These were all series/shows I watched earlier.........before the broken leg. Some on girls trips and some on a winter vacation to Hilton Head while hubby was playing golf. I'll back track to these in a few days, as I'm continuing to knit Jeweled Lines as I elevate and ice my foot.
I wanted to post rankings from Google which I found interesting. These rankings are simply where people on google give a thumbs up or down. I would have preferred a middle ground on a few when I did my own rankings. I've added the links to the blog posts where I chatted about these shows if you're interested in a bit more info...or why I liked or didn't.
Tulip Fever, which I didn't care for got a google ranking of 76%.
Upstairs Downstairs I would probably rate about the same as google 87%
The Duchess was rated 88%, I would probably agree with that.
Larkrise to Candleford I would rate higher than google did at 93%. I was sorry to see this series end. I enjoyed it a lot. I liked all the characters except The Thomas Character. He really annoyed me. I kept wanting to say shut up to him. I was also disappointed Robert Timmons wasn't in the last season. I wonder if it's because filming perhaps over lapped with Downton Abbey where his character was Mr. Bates?
Poldark I would also rate higher than google did at 93% I LOVED this series and am most anxious for the 4th season to come to the states, possible fall of 2018.
Grantchester was also rated at 93% on google, I enjoyed it...but have rated it slightly lower. It's entertaining, but I had a hard time with the premise of a Clergy being a solver of mysteries and such a heavy drinker.
Doctor Thorne was rated 94%. I watched one episode and didn't return to watch the remainder so ....would definately not agree with this ranking..........then again, maybe it got better and I would rank it better if I watched the whole thing?
Victoria was also rated 94% by google. I would not rate this higher than Polark or Larkrise to Candleford.
Downton Abbey was also rated 94%, I would rate it higher than Victoria.
**Land Girls was rated 94%, think I would probably agree with that, once I figure out my top down ratings.
Home Fires was rated at 95% by google. I really really like Home Fires, hated the ended as it left you up in the air because additional episodes were planned and then it was cancelled. Debating how closely I would rank Home Fires and Downton Abbey, and Larkrise to Candleford.
The Grand...was also rated 95%. It was good, but again don't believe I would rank it as high as Home Fires or higher than Downton Abbey and or Larkrise to Candleford.
**Google rated both The Crown and Call The Midwife at 95%. There are new episodes since I last watched Call The Midwife, I believe one more series so, will have to think about those ratings.
The Crimson Field was rated 96% Debating here, yes higher than The Grand, and maybe tied with Home Fires?
Manor House was rated 96%...don't agree with that at all. It's interesting, but definately not as good as The Crimson Field, or Home Fires or Down Abbey, or Poladark or Larkrise to Candleford.
- Poldark
- LarkRise to Candleford and Downton Abbey possibly tied
- Home Fires & The Crown & Call The Midwife
- Victoria & Crimson Field & Land Girls
- The Grand
- Grantchester
- Upstairs Downstairs
- The Duchess
- Manor House
- Tulip Fever
I haven't seen most of these. I watched the first season of Poldark and I love the actor but just not my first choice to watch when I have so many other things. Loved Downton Abbey. I have heard of the others though not watched. Maybe I'll try to catch a pilot of first ep to see if I like them. I'm not a big historical fan but now and then something will catch my eye. I have seen the afghan from Call the Midwife and it's one I want to do. Oh I did see part of one episode of that. I always intended to go back but never did.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandie for your visit. I didn't know there was an afghan named for Call the Midwife, must go google for it.
DeleteI have read the books to some of these series and seen none of them. Sooooo out of step. I suspect that algorythms which result in Google rankings are manipulated by the industry. Often.
ReplyDeleteI don't think these ratings are manipulated because they're just a person like me who visits the page and gives a thumbs up or down. So...very unscientific. If you watch any, it would be interesting to see how closely the shows followed the books.
DeleteIt can be interesting to look at the ratings, but lots of time it comes back to opinion anyway. And they are like a certain body part, we all have one haha
ReplyDeleteExactly, plus like I said you couldn't differentiate with sorta liking...with just thumbs up and down, it doesn't tell you much.
DeleteI love British drama of any kind. I especially like the fewer number of shows per series. The quality is better if they don’t have 20 shows per year. That’s my take on it anyway.
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I have added yours to my blog list!
I've got you added as well Marie. I have really enjoyed these British Shows.
DeleteHi niice reading your blog
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