Great Expectations Episode 1

Great Expectations episode 1.

BBC is known for making excellent costume drama adaptations. They have made a rich, dramatic and epic transformation with the usual gloss and polish they bring to Dickens regularly. It has recognizable stars and an eerie gothic sense of passion and excitement one would expect
In 2011.

With repeats and remakes seen as such a rod to beat the BBC’s back with, it seems totally at odds with that of the works to revisit to take a story and expand it, effectively doing not so much more of the same but a far more brutal Snyderverse on the property seems baffling to me.

I have never read great expectations. Let’s get that from the off. I’ve been a fan of the story, watching the 1946 film with my mum and several other editions. and the earlier BBC versions.

It sits with an obvious appeal to me, much Like Jude the obscure or any of the 80’s notions of last starfighter or cinderella. Although the wayward nature of Pip is as much a warning of how fragile chance is. Where a person’s meagre beginnings merely await opportunity, and then providence and character can drive inevitable success.

On the plus side of this interpretation, we quickly establish that Pip applies himself to learning and vocabulary, far exceeding his sister. He shows a canniness and a willingness to challenge without being churlish or spoilt. The dynamic between the sister and brother-in-law is excellent in giving the sister the role of a compassionate man and discipline. Yet this is undermined by the need to show whippings and a vicious streak ‘only with love’ being the typical salve and rationale for abuse at the time.

Similarly, We spend much of the hour watching Magwitch’s violent and deathly escape. We have taken our great expectations and sundered them 8 thousand leagues into the bog. The choice to spend so much time with Magwitch and his rival with sheer enmity. As if it’s a couple of Kaiju looking to brawl over the city is a serious misstep and leaves us with no genuine compassion for Magwitch.

It may be as a first episode to create a sense of rise over the next five. However, it’s so dank and borderline obscene the use of levity later seems somewhat jarring.

So much of this is by the numbers in a BBC production. Replete with known comic actors in supporting roles. Matt Berry as Mr Pumblechook is a hand-in-glove choice, and Tim Key as Mr Wopsie brings his great foppish energy to the part, but rather than contrast the tension they just heighten it with a jarring presence due to the lack of warmth displayed so far.

With five more hours to go, I feel a certain trepidation while the ascent of Pip is assured. The break between each step may lead to the show falling flat before the denouement.

My expectations are more bleak than excellent at this juncture.

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Great Expectations episode 1. BBC is known for making excellent costume drama adaptations. They have made a rich, dramatic and epic transformation with the usual gloss and polish they bring to Dickens regularly. It has recognizable stars and an eerie gothic sense of passion and excitement one would expect In 2011. With repeats and remakes seen as such a rod to beat the BBC’s back with, it seems totally at odds with that of the works to revisit to take a story and expand it, effectively doing not so much more of the same but a far more brutal Snyderverse on the property seems baffling to me. I have never read great expectations. Let’s get that from the off. I’ve been a fan of the story, watching the 1946 film with my mum and several other editions. and the earlier BBC versions. It sits with an obvious appeal to me, much Like Jude the obscure or any of the 80’s notions of last starfighter or cinderella. Although the wayward nature of Pip is as much a warning of how fragile chance is. Where a person’s meagre beginnings merely await opportunity, and then providence and character can drive inevitable success. On the plus side of this interpretation, we quickly establish that Pip applies himself to learning and vocabulary, far exceeding his sister. He shows a canniness and a willingness to challenge without being churlish or spoilt. The dynamic between the sister and brother-in-law is excellent in giving the sister the role of a compassionate man and discipline. Yet this is undermined by the need to show whippings and a vicious streak ‘only with love’ being the typical salve and rationale for abuse at the time. Similarly, We spend much of the hour watching Magwitch’s violent and deathly escape. We have taken our great expectations and sundered them 8 thousand leagues into the bog. The choice to spend so much time with Magwitch and his rival with sheer enmity. As if it’s a couple of Kaiju looking to brawl over the city is a serious misstep and leaves us with no genuine compassion for Magwitch. It may be as a first episode to create a sense of rise over the next five. However, it’s so dank and borderline obscene the use of levity later seems somewhat jarring. So much of this is by the numbers in a BBC production. Replete with known comic actors in supporting roles. Matt Berry as Mr Pumblechook is a hand-in-glove choice, and Tim Key as Mr Wopsie brings his great foppish energy to the part, but rather than contrast the tension they just heighten it with a jarring presence due to the lack of warmth displayed so far. With five more hours to go, I feel a certain trepidation while the ascent of Pip is assured. The break between each step may lead to the show falling flat before the denouement. My expectations are more bleak than excellent at this juncture.

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Great Expectations episode 1.

BBC is renowned for producing outstanding costume drama adaptations, and their take on Dickens’ classic “Great Expectations” is no exception. The show features familiar faces and a hauntingly gothic atmosphere that captures the passion and excitement of the source material.

However, while it’s admirable to revisit and expand upon a well-loved story, this adaptation seems to take a more brutal approach, akin to the Snyderverse, which may be jarring for some viewers.

As someone who’s seen various adaptations of the story but has never read the book, I found the show’s premise appealing. The character of Pip embodies the idea that success is driven by providence and character, and I appreciate how the show emphasizes his intelligence and willingness to challenge without being obnoxious.

The dynamic between Pip’s sister and her husband is also well done, portraying her as a compassionate disciplinarian. However, the use of corporal punishment and the justification of abuse as “tough love” is unsettling and undermines the character’s compassion.

The show’s decision to spend a significant amount of time on Magwitch’s violent escape and his rivalry with another character feels unnecessary and detracts from our ability to sympathize with him.

Despite some missteps, the show has all the hallmarks of a typical BBC production, including well-cast supporting roles played by known comic actors. However, the lack of warmth and levity in the show’s first episode may make it difficult for viewers to emotionally invest in the characters.

While the show’s overall trajectory towards Pip’s rise to success is clear, I’m concerned that the pacing and tone of the show may cause it to falter before the final resolution. Overall, my expectations for the show are cautious but hopeful.