Directed by:
Hettie MacDonaldScreenplay:
Kenneth LonerganCinematography:
Wojciech SzepelComposer:
Nico MuhlyCast:
Matthew Macfadyen, Hayley Atwell, Philippa Coulthard, Alex Lawther, Tracey Ullman, Joseph Quinn, Sandra Voe, Miles Jupp, Gavin Brocker, Julia Ormond (more)Episodes(4)
Plots(1)
Set in Edwardian England, this four-part adaptation of E.M. Forster's classic novel tells the story of Margaret and Helen Schlegel, two independent and unconventional sisters seeking love and meaning as they navigate an ever-changing world. Margaret and Helen Schlegel are intelligent and idealistic young women living together with their hypochondriac younger brother Tibby in Edwardian London. Since the death of their parents and despite their interfering Aunt Juley's best intentions, the sisters lead independent and slightly unorthodox lives. After meeting the wealthy and conservative Wilcox family on holiday, Margaret forms a friendship with the older and more traditional Ruth Wilcox. When Ruth unexpectedly dies, Margaret finds herself increasingly drawn to the newly widowed Henry Wilcox, a self-made businessman who inherits his late wife's beloved country home Howards End. Meanwhile, the passionate and capricious Helen takes up the cause of Leonard Bast, a young bank clerk who is struggling to make ends meet, trapped by his promise to marry his alluring but vulnerable lover Jacky. (Home Box Office)
(more)Reviews of this series by the user Necrotongue (5)
Howards End (2017)
Here’s the thing - I originally thought the series would be about something completely different. My bad, I should have read the synopsis. I was entertained by the story at times but also slightly bored at other times. What I would highlight is definitely the interesting cast, but otherwise it was nothing special.
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Episode 1 (2017) (E01)
I expected a slow and lazy pace of the story and the setting of the English countryside, which was only partially fulfilled (the lazy pace). There isn't much to say about the story after the first episode, but I was pleased with the cast. DI Edmund Reid and Peggy Carter entertained me, but especially Tracey Ullman!!!
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Episode 2 (2017) (E02)
Yes, the second episode convinced me that something is missing from the story. The time and setting in which the series is set are absolutely perfect for me, but I somehow can't fully engage with the plot. Maybe it's because I'm strangely obsessed with idealized movies and series set in English gentlemen's estates, and the title of the series somewhat deceived me.
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Episode 3 (2017) (E03)
But yeah, in the third episode, the plot came alive a little and the storyline started to look interesting, although I still feel robbed of the anticipated division of participants on people above the stairs and below the stairs. I'm curious how the creators will wrap everything up, but I think four episodes are just right.
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Episode 4 (2017) (E04)
The final episode, therefore, didn't convince me too much, the plot lazily dragged on the entire time, which wouldn't bother me that much if the creator hadn't clearly started to rush and tried to wrap up all the storylines in ten minutes. It's a shame they didn't conclude the series with a scene where Meg announces that she's leaving for Munich, in which case I would add a star.
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