The Forsytes

The show has the markings of a show that will be cancelled quickly. The choice of cast does not match the script. I have never read the books or watched the previous version, but something just feels completely off. For example, Justine Emma Moore looks too old to be his daughter. The only casting that actually works is Soames and Irene's relationship. Eleanor Tomlinson was probably the spice they expected to raise the quality of the show, but for those who have seen her other shows and movies, you would notice she is not bringing anything new.

If you have read the book, A Man of Property (the first book in The Forsyte Saga) or are a fan of the ITV adaptation, go and reread or rewatch, and you'll be much happier.

Massive shame because the cast is good, the costumes are gorgeous. I think they reused some of the sets from the Miss Scarlett and the Duke.

I just think it's incredible when the source material is a masterpiece and apparently that's not good enough for modern writing/production companies.

It's like coping the Mona Lisa with a wax crayon and telling everyone it's brilliant.

Shame, I was looking forward to this.

I haven't read the book, so I don't know how closely the story aligns with the original. Not a serious historical piece, for sure. For a romancings romace it looks cheaper than Bridgerton. Actors are almost distractingly beautiful, and costumes are ok. But the storytelling is very soapy/telenovela style.

Formulaic reboot of a past masterpiece indicative of our current era. 1) More gratuitous sex 2) More gratuitous violence 3) Lack of character development 4) Non sequitur preachy politics slapped on in place of actual narrative plot and engaging script 5) bait and switch with excellent cast, costumes and title name recognition but...ultimately just a reminder to go back and watch the 2002 version to wash this nonsense out of your psyche. Thank goodness we'll always have the Golden Age of adaptations (1990-2010).

I've tried to like this drama as The Forsyte saga is such a compelling story. The characters have been completely changed. Soames is a huge disappointment. The whole point of the story is his love for Irene is doomed as in the story Soames is inept of showing an emotional connection in a conversation or in the bedroom. Irene was forced into the marriage through difficult circumstances and was desperately unhappy. In this tv series the couple seem to be sharing some idyllic romantic love?! I can't see what follows in the story with these characters will be credible. Episode 3 is very slow and drawn out, it's a shame as the scenery and costumes are lovely. Most of the cast seem to act like cardboard cut outs with stilted scenes, very disappointing.