The Lizzie Bennet Diaries

I found this series after finding out about the vlogbrothers and their other projects. Being a fan of classic novels it was amazing to see such a wonderful adaption of this beautiful love story. Despite the characters having their footing in another century the bennet sisters and friends are so relatable to modern days you tend to forget that its just acting. I never knew that such great talent would be found on youtube of all places. I haven't heard about many of these actors but they are fantastic. I warn you though start watching it when you have nothing else to do because well, no lie, I watched all 100 episode in 2 days and Im not ashamed.

Colin Firth's Pride and Prejudice series was made in 1995. Kiera Knightly did one in 2005. And while we all anxiously wait for what MUST be made in 2015, this vlog-style show is JUST what the doctor ordered! Everyone knows the characters, but this production really gives Elizabeth Bennet new life as a modern twenty-something with cute sisters and friends. It is just as it ought to be. Instead of balls and livings, there are weddings and student loans (Ugh! So true!). Any twenty-something can relate.

I sometimes find myself wanting MORE when I watch the Lizzie Bennet Diaries... specifically I want a glimpse of the elusive (and so far douche-y) Darcy. But there's something about Lizzie's narrative that makes me forget that only four of her characters have made appearances. Lizzie's opinions do the other characters justice and keep the retelling of the story honest. What twenty-something would invite a new acquaintance over to be on her video blog? Not I!

I love Jane Austen and someone recommended this web series to me. I was sceptical at first but it turned out to be absolutely brilliant.

In a hilarious modern adaptation Lizzie Bennet tells the story of her family, mostly her mother's quest to get all her daughters married to rich men (as per P&P) vlog style. Jane (practically perfect), Lydia (we're all glad she's too old to appear on Teen Mom) and Charlotte (their mothers went into labour in a Sense and Sensabily book club) often appear as well.

The cast are all great, especially Ashley Clements as grad student Lizzie and the fake vlog style works surprisingly well for a book that relies so heavily on so many characters interacting with each other.

I adore this web series... every day I wake up hoping it's Monday or Thursday, and then am quite disappointed when it's not.... Lizzie's voice is perfect, and I love, love, love Lydia. She's exactly like my little sister, which is odd and funny at the same time. Also, I like how even though we've only met Lizzie, Charlotte, Lydia and Jane, I have an image in my head of the rest of the characters, especially their Mother. It's funny, modern and fresh. One thing.... can we meet Darcy and Bing Lee???? It's brilliant. Please, please don't be like sue other web shows I watched that just stopped halfway through. GREAT WORK, I CAN'T WAIT TIL THURSDAY!!!

When you look at the history of vlog style adaptations, let it be remembered that Lizzie Bennet was the one to start it all. There are a few movies that I will return to after a bad day and as soon as I discovered this series it instantly joined the ranks. The first 20 episodes will always be my favorite, but the Darcy episodes (with the handsome Daniel Vincent Gordh) hold a special place in my heart. Ashely Clements acting is *perfect* and Julia Cho, Mary Kate Wiles, Laura Spencer, Maxwell Glick, and Allison Paige all play their parts beautifully! I can't recommend this web series enough. Thank whatever internet gods exist for Bernie Su!