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Season 1 – Sanditon

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A period-drama adaptation of Jane Austen's final novel, written only months before her death in 1817, features Rose Williams and Theo James as the lead characters of Charlotte Heywood and Sidney Parker. The story follows Charlotte as she moves to the quiet fishing village of Sanditon for a fresh start, only to meet Sidney, a charming man who has ambitions to turn the tranquil seaside residence into a luxury resort. Written by Emmy and BAFTA award-winning screenwriter Andrew Davies.
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Sanditon — Season 1

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Despite a strong start, Sanditon's soapy drama quickly dissolves into nothing more than just another beautiful, melodramatic period piece.

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Cady Lang TIME Magazine Based on Jane Austen’s final unfinished novel of the same name, Sanditon has all the author’s requisite traits: a plucky heroine, a bevy of handsome suitors, and plenty of Regency-era drama. May 20, 2024 Full Review Robyn Bahr The Hollywood Reporter Even in spite of Sanditon's many prosaic faults, I left the finale thinking, "Wow. They really went for it." Jan 13, 2020 Full Review Ann Donahue IndieWire "Sanditon" is sexy escapism for winter, tart and political, gorgeous and honest. Austen would have loved it. Rated: A- Jan 11, 2020 Full Review Lynden Barber Limelight ...a more conventional production inspired by the dozen or so chapters of Austen's unfinished final novel of the same name - expanded freely for TV by - who else? - Davies. Jul 23, 2021 Full Review Diane Pershing Malibu Times This first season leaves us hanging and as long as Davies was fabricating a story line that did not exist, I'm am hoping there will be a season two. Jan 9, 2021 Full Review James Croot The Post NZ A delicious period drama filled with all the misunderstandings, scheming siblings, family fortunes, caddish gentlemen, confidences, conspiracies and "mean, miserly old monsters" the genre demands. Apr 13, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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Alexander T Slow, boring, with a lot of jarring cuts, while lacking the wit, charm, and clever dialog that Jane Austin is known for and offering little to catch your interest. Pretty disappointing. Maybe it gets better? But life is too short, and there are too many better shows, to continue slogging through this in hopes that this show picks up. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 01/27/25 Full Review Andrei D Starts off too slow and has a few too many characters but solid drama delivery Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/24/24 Full Review Carl R Great story. Theo James and other made this a enjoyable series. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/03/24 Full Review Stace D A very disappointing ending to this season. A complete waste of relationship building with the two main characters. Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/04/24 Full Review Maureen P Loved this period piece. Dialog wonderful as well as costumes. Amazing actors. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/07/23 Full Review JAMES S Utter tripe. Makes "The Bold and the beautiful" look like genius. A complete waste of space. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 05/04/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Andrew Davies

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Rose Williams

Charlotte Heywood

Theo James

Sidney Parker

Anne Reid

Lady Denham

Kris Marshall

Tom Parker

Kate Ashfield

Mary Parker

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Aug 25, 2019 An accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, where she is keen to experience everything the town has to offer, but is shocked by its scheming and ambitious inhabitants. Details Episode 1 Aired Aug 25, 2019 An accident brings Charlotte Heywood to Sanditon, where she meets Tom and Sidney Parker; Lady Denham hosts a pineapple party for Miss Lambe; Edward's relatives complicate things; Charlotte and Sidney have an awkward encounter. Details Episode 2 Aired Sep 1, 2019 Charlotte and Sidney clash again, only for Charlotte to be left confused by a chance encounter; tensions surrounding Miss Lambe's arrival in Sanditon erupt at Lady Denham's luncheon; Esther and Edward realize that Clara poses a threat. Details Episode 3 Aired Sep 8, 2019 Charlotte sets out to avoid Sidney until an accident forces them together; when Tom brings a new doctor to the town, he and Lady Denham clash; Clara makes a bold move in her bid to outplay Sir Edward and Esther. Details Episode 4 Aired Sep 15, 2019 The arrival of Miss Lambe's forbidden love causes Charlotte to question her opinion of Sidney; Clara witnesses a moment between Esther and Sir Edward that raises her suspicions about their relationship, with awful consequences for Esther. Details Episode 5 Aired Sep 22, 2019 Tensions between Tom and his laborers erupt during the Sanditon cricket match; Charlotte and Sidney continue to clash, resulting in Miss Lambe being placed in terrible danger; Lord Babington offers Esther a glimpse of a better future. Details Episode 6 Aired Sep 29, 2019 Charlotte and Sidney join forces to try and rescue Miss Lambe; Tom tries to save Sanditon and his marriage; Edward and Clara devise a plan to seize Lady Denham's legacy. Details Episode 7 Aired Oct 6, 2019 As the summer regatta approaches, the success of the resort hangs in the balance; Sidney wrestles with his feelings toward an old flame. Details Episode 8 Aired Oct 13, 2019 On the night of the Midsummer Ball, romantic interests are finally resolved, but events conspire to leave Charlotte and the Parker family facing down impossible choices. Details

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Season Info

Director
Oliver Blackburn, Charles Sturridge, Lisa Clarke
Creator
Andrew Davies
Executive Producer
Belinda Campbell, Andrew Davies
Screenwriter
Andrew Davies, Jane Austen, Andrea Gibb
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
History, Drama, Romance
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Aug 25, 2019