Sense and Sensibility

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Release Date

1/1/2008

Runtime

3 eps, 167 mins

Genres

Drama

Overview

Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.

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Ended

Original Language

English

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A richly detailed period romance that measures the competing claims of head and heart, as two sisters navigate marriage prospects and social constraint in Regency England. The series leans into passion and consequence more than earlier Austen adaptations, creating genuine romantic friction alongside period-drama manners.