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I don't often give up on a movie but I gave up on this one three or four times before finally forcing myself to watch it until the end. The premise sounded interesting but the story was ridiculous and the lead character's acting was horrible. Perhaps I missed the explanation but the ex-Nazi guard they exposed was now living in the English countryside, apparently had lived in New York for some period of time, had the most American accent you've ever heard, and looked nothing like you'd think a 95-ish year old ex-Nazi would look (though he was a pervert, so I guess that fits character). Weird dream sequences and flashbacks/flashforwards that just served to confuse everything. Do yourself a favor and pass on this one.

... since when has Nels been the only cook in the family? Harriett used to cook dinners at the house and later in the restaurant. She's not helpless in the kitchen.

I've been watching this series for a while now (didn't watch it when it originally aired in the 70's/80's) and I'm getting really tired of these continuity issues. They just make up stuff for the sake of one plot line in one episode even if it contradicts everything that came before it, or they'll introduce a story or character for one episode and never mention it again (like the preacher getting married). It's frustrating and distracting from an otherwise enjoyable series.

So with that out of my system...

I realize divorce was not acceptable during the late 1800's and even somewhat taboo when this show originally aired but it strains credibility for a character as honorable as Nels to remain with a woman as horrible as Harriett, who seems to grow increasingly insufferable with each passing season. Perhaps they'll finally pull the plug on this miserable union in a future season, I've still got 3 to go.