Review by av2009

I am a huge fan of period dramas, so I was thrilled that Hallmark Channel gave this Jane Austen classic a go with a diverse cast. I went into my viewing experience with a reasonable mindset: this is Hallmark's version, and it is a made-for-TV movie. I was pleasantly surprised that this rendition exceeded my expectations. The acting was enjoyable and featured some familiar faces. I instantly recognized Dan Jeanotte from other Hallmark Channel projects and Bethany Antonia from "House of the Dragon". Additionally, the sets, scenery, and costumes were lovely. Everything from the estates to the countryside to the vibrantly colored dresses was well done. Also, the music was beautiful and seemed inspired by Bridgerton's soundtrack. As a music junkie, I was so excited to hear "Weak" by SWV and "Kiss from a Rose" by Seal! In my opinion, Deborah Ayorinde gave a wonderful performance as Elinor. She is a beautiful actress and portrays Elinor with much grace and poise. Overall, I enjoyed this movie and found it to be very entertaining. I hope Hallmark Channel will continue dabbling with more period dramas and maybe even a series.