The Manor House - Série 2

The new series takes place at the turn of 1928 and 1929. A lot has changed. The main romance doesn't have as much of a spark anymore, although Plánková and Koleník still have a lot to offer. They are replaced by Vyorálek and Boková. Logically, the main theme is progress, and the two daughters of the Valenti family, the doctor and the chauffeur, are interesting. With the Škvors, it's also nice to see emancipation (Arichteva) and elegance (Studenková) moving forward. Emphasis is placed on the legacy of the legions and the complex relations with Germany. The army has luster and traditional values still mean something. Yes, the sets, costumes, and make-up are again very loosely inspired by the real Republic. This series is a beautiful example of how that time period is viewed today and as such will only be appreciated years later. This is not a meticulous documentary, but a fictional recollection of an era we would like to remember. And that comes at a price. With or without a believable crime story. (28/03/2020)