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Title: Middlemarch (1994)
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This Masterpiece Theatre production, set at the cusp of the Industrial Revolution, chronicles the life, loves, foibles and politics of the fictional English town of Middlemarch. Adapted from the George Eliot classic of the same name, the plot centers on the socially conscious, but naive Dorothea Brooke, whose disastrous match to the pedantic Rev. Edward Casaubon sets in motion a chain of events that will change the face of Middlemarch forever. The efforts of the dashing young physician, Tertius Lydgate, to modernize the medical practices at the new hospital causes quite a stir, both in the political power structure, headed by the evil Mr. Nicholas Bulstrode, and the heart of sweet Rosamund Vincey, the town beauty. Smaller plots interweave the action and lead to reconciliation, resignation, remuneration and resolution. Written by Teresa B. O'Donnell <sun.moon.stars@worldnet.att.net>
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After I started watching this series, I realized I had seen it before many years ago, probably when it was a Masterpiece Theater presentation. I liked this just fine. I haven't read the book, though I own it and have been meaning to read it. I must confess that I didn't like the character Ladislaw, though I couldn't tell you why. Clearly he is one of the characters you are supposed to like, but I just couldn't manage it. On the other hand, I really liked Rosanund Vincy. She is a shallow creature like you often see in period dramas, but what came through was that she really loved Dr. Lydgate.
There are a lot of subplots here and most of them are handled pretty well. Still, in watching the show, I had this feeling that a lot was being left out as far as depth is concerned, which isn't surprising considering the length of the book. Clearly I will want to read it now.
There is what is called a feature that comes with the DVD. It is referred to as a reader's guide, and that is exactly what it is. Usually a behind the scenes documentary has interviews with the actors or crew, or deleted scenes, and so on. This DVD talks almost entirely about the book and the author, and merely shows scenes from the program to illustrate its points. It is almost like they filmed the feature separately and then used post-production to weave it into the series.
So this isn't what I would call a stunning or vibrant adaption of a classic novel, but it is entertaining and I would recommend it to anyone who likes periods dramas.