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01/01/2008 Drama 0h 52m
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Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.

Top billed cast

  1. Hattie Morahan

    Elinor Dashwood

  2. Charity Wakefield

    Marianne Dashwood

  3. Dan Stevens

    Edward Ferrars

  4. David Morrissey

    Colonel Brandon

  5. Lucy Boynton

    Margaret Dashwood

  6. Janet McTeer

    Mrs. Dashwood

  7. Linda Bassett

    Mrs. Jennings

  8. Claire Skinner

    Fanny Dashwood

  9. Mark Williams

    Sir John Middleton

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Current Season

Season 1

 2008 | 3 Episodes

A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.

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A review by Peter McGinn
Written by Peter McGinn on 2021-11-04
I really enjoyed this miniseries version of the Jane Austen favorite. The acting was superb and the screenplay tight and well-written. Andrew Davies rarely disappoints with his adaptations. Seeing minor changes between this series and the Emma Thompson movie, I am curious as to which scenes stuck closer to the source novel. But this is merely curiosity; it would not affect my appreciation of either version. I have never been one to insist productions to hew exactly to books, as long as changes do not alter the intentions within the arc of the story. This is a fine ensemble piece and true to t...read the rest
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Status
Ended

Original Language
English

Original Name
Sense and Sensibility

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