Post by sgev1977 on Feb 27, 2019 14:36:33 GMT
It includes 3 series starred by BC and I'm still not happy! Patrick Melrose deserves a better place. It's at least much better than Sherlock! C'mon! IMHO, of course!
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35. Parade’s End
BBC (2012)
Based on: the Parade’s End tetralogy by Ford Madox Ford
Another British adaptation of a British novel about upper class Brits—but written by Tom Stoppard, in his first work for TV in 30 years, and featuring standout performances from Rebecca Hall and Benedict Cumberbatch. It may be a tad dense and slow at times, which is why no one you know has seen it, but it’s an emotionally complex, satisfying adaptation, and a fine tribute to the novels.
BBC (2012)
Based on: the Parade’s End tetralogy by Ford Madox Ford
Another British adaptation of a British novel about upper class Brits—but written by Tom Stoppard, in his first work for TV in 30 years, and featuring standout performances from Rebecca Hall and Benedict Cumberbatch. It may be a tad dense and slow at times, which is why no one you know has seen it, but it’s an emotionally complex, satisfying adaptation, and a fine tribute to the novels.
27. Patrick Melrose
Showtime (2018)
Based on: The Patrick Melrose Novels by Edward St. Aubyn
This miniseries—only five episodes—has its flaws. But none of them come from Benedict Cumberbatch, who is riveting the entire way through, nor from the fantastic production and acerbic takedown of upper class English society. Some of it can be hard to watch, but some of the books were hard to read, too. That’s just the price you pay.
Showtime (2018)
Based on: The Patrick Melrose Novels by Edward St. Aubyn
This miniseries—only five episodes—has its flaws. But none of them come from Benedict Cumberbatch, who is riveting the entire way through, nor from the fantastic production and acerbic takedown of upper class English society. Some of it can be hard to watch, but some of the books were hard to read, too. That’s just the price you pay.
12. Sherlock
BBC (2010-2017)
Based on: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The most recent adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved stories may not be the purest version of Holmes (see below) but it makes for fine, entertaining television—with witty writing, great acting, and enough attitude to poison a small village.
BBC (2010-2017)
Based on: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
The most recent adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s beloved stories may not be the purest version of Holmes (see below) but it makes for fine, entertaining television—with witty writing, great acting, and enough attitude to poison a small village.
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