Many people comment on the amazing portrayal that Toby Stephens does of Mr. Rochester, I can never deny that, it is truly amazing. I wish more praise were given to Ruth Wilson for her outstanding performance as Jane. This is the only version where I can see her being the passionate creature that is described in the book. I love their chemistry! I could watch this over and over again.

What I love about this version is that they have captured the lighter, flirtatious, humorous parts so well. You know, the parts where Jane and Mr. Rochester actually have fun. The serious scenes have been done well on many occasions (and very badly on some) but many adaptations seem to forget that despite the novel's Gothic style it's not all doom and gloom. It's also a love story, where two people enjoy each other's company and share a couple of laughs along the way as well.

Could it be more obvious that he positively adores her? I love this version.

I love the flirtation between them, it makes them seem the 'equals' that Rochester declares them to be.

The chemistry between the two leads! A great version.

"How much have you Jane in all the world?" "More moral compass and pride than you could ever afford sir"

Toby Stephens is Rochester...Just as I imagined him to be reading the book. His looks, his energy, his playfulness, his fierceness, his sadness...Perfect. I watched almost every other version out there, but by far this is the best

Really liking this Jane! Polite and dignified, yet she has a spine and self-esteem. She's not as submissive as some versions, and I like it a lot.

I love that they turned the dialogue playful instead of a depressing conflict (as I've seen in other movie versions).

Toby is the definitive Rochester intelligent, brooding, morose and (this is what sets him apart) with a devilish sarcastic sense of humour. So many who take on this role forget this aspect of his character, if you ask me it’s because most have never read the book and yet it is fundamental to Rochester’s personality.

Honestly I don't really care how well they portray Jane or Rochester physically. Lots of people are complaining that Ruth is simply to tall to play Jane, and Rochester is too handsome... Well I say aren't you picky?! I'd rather have a tall Jane and a handsome Rochester with fabulous chemistry than a pair of dull masses with stone expressions. Jane Eyre is all about the love between two souls, despite statuses, physical appearances, and wealth. Its absolutely beautiful

"Don't go, Jane." Augh, I melt every time. Toby Stephens will always be my favorite Mr. Rochester. Best scene in the whole movie, in my opinion.

"Then come back for it......" *sigh* I'm in love with Mr. Rochester!

I believe all versions were masterfully done. But no other actors had the chemistry of Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens in this version. They were simply earth-shattering as Jane and Rochester, truly bringing the depth of their bond in the book to life and portraying their violent yet tender passionate nature. They made me believe truly that they were soulmates.

Love thiiis 😍😍😍 It just occured to me that Rochester offered her 50 pounds after hearing how little Jane had in the world (5 shillings). She had just said that the aunt had cast her away because she was poor and now, 10 years later, she was still very much a poor woman. Rochester wanted Jane to return "home" with money - to no longer be the poor girl she once was. He wanted her to have that moment of "triumph" over the aunt who had wronged her and I love him for it 😭😭😭 I had always just assumed he offered such a great amount to make sure she would be able to travel comfortably. And Jane is as honourable and unbending as ever in her principles and morals 😭😭😭 rejecting the 50 pounds and only taking what is rightfully hers. Girl i lysm

Oh heaven help me. This scene is just too romantic.

One of the best scenes. I love his little fit. It shows how passionate Rochester really is. I giggle every time I watch this part. They did so well playing this movie together. They did their parts very well.

I just discovered this version of Jane Eyre, now I'm obsessed with Toby's Mr Rochester. Oh my gawd, he's terrific!

She's such a good actress, you can feel her longing for him just as the scene cuts out at the end, as they shake hands. Such an amazing love story!!!

This is a stunning version of Jane Eyre, the best by far. This really captures the playfulness and the relationship between Jane and Mr.Rochester. The other versions skip over scene's like this that make Jane Eyre the love story it is. Love Ruth and Toby for Jane and Edward

Of all the versions I've seen, this by far is the best. Their onscreen chemistry is so believable. Toby's version of Mr Rochester is by far the most believable and likable. Would love to see these 2 in more movies together.

"They're so CUTE" - a thing I said, out loud, to my cat. GOD the CHEMISTRY

What I also like is how he is talking about marrying Blanche while she's sitting IN THE ROOM hahaha

When i started watching the bbc version i thought toby stephens as rochester? I was surprised. But then as the series went on.. Omg this is the best rochester ever!!! Toby Stephens he embodied rochester in every way. Perfection. I fell in love with the character all over again the way i did the first time i read the novel.

"then come back for it"...*wink wink*

"Now I see it. You're going to prevail upon this miserable family to find you a new situation. Ungrateful girl, admit it!" This was one of my favorite scenes from the book, too. So glad the screen writers captured the spirit of it for this film.

I have seen all the other versions. For some reason this one hits me the most. Perfect casting. Especially the ending.

I can see this scene again and again...there's a lot of chemistry between them, but in this scene omg, just exploded.

This is absolute perfection. The chemistry between them is out of this world... Both leads are made for this, the definitive version.

the best version of this ever. Toby Stephens is perfect.

He's just sublime to watch and listen to, his comedic acting is fantastic too. What a family dynasty, Dame Maggie Smith and Toby Stevens...

I love Toby Stephens .He is perfect for this role. My favorite Rochester by far .

This is one of my favourite books. I've read it countless times. Unlike many who think it's a romance, I think of it as a woman on a quest for a family. And this version really nailed that.

This one is my favorite. This is also my favorite scene (the money scene)!!! I like that he is thinking for Jane and siding with her, although he never knew her family. He is so cute when he is trying to take the money back! All in front of Blanche!

I adore this version of Jane Eyre. Ruth Wilson and Toby Stephens are amazing in their roles and i agree with those below who say Toby is the best Rochester yet! He gives me shivvers, the looks he gives Jane and the banter between them, its the sexiest Jane Eyre ever! love it!

Far and away the best JE adaptation! Anyone who says otherwise is selling something

This is the best version of Jane Eyre

Absolutely love this version of Jane Eyre. Their love/adoration for one another and strong chemistry is through the roof

They made me giggle like a school girl in this scene and then Mr Rochester had to go and break my heart at the end.

I love this scene. Here both of them know that they need each other but it is difficult to say " I love you". Both Toby and Ruth are great in building great romance between Edward and Jane. Thank you for sharing.

They’re wonderfully playful together. He’s charming and she knows how to enjoy it. ♥️

What can I say, Mr. Stephens is the best Mr. Rochester ever. The broad and square forehead, stern feature, and the jetty eyes...Love them

This adaptation of Jane Eyre is the best ever. Love it.

I loved this adaptation the most . These two are magical together.

"Ungrateful girl!" "Devil you will! Advertise." haha omg I love Toby Stephens!

Although this is not the version most attached to the book, it is my favorite by far. The other versions have had excellent actors, but the key here is the overwhelming chemistry between Toby and Ruth that has not been seen before or after them. Toby makes a Rochester deep, changing but more playful, his character enjoys flirting lightly with Jane. As for Ruth, I find her fascinating in her role as Jane, shy, but at the same time dazzling when she looks at Rochester. The changes they made in the script, seem fair and somehow make the story more beautiful, as for example, the scene when Rochester compares Jane to the bird of fire. That scene is beautiful too. My favorite of all, is this, the scene when Jane asks for permission to be absent. Passion bolts can be seen in kilometers.

I'm watching the trailers of all Jane Eyre movies and realised that THIS ROCHESTER is the best of all of them!!!

"No, don't leave me! When are you coming back??" Oh he's too cute.

best Rochester ever!! Toby perfected this role!! I must say I prefer this version to the one with Michael Fassbender

This is the best version... there's no getting round it.

This is the best Mr Rochester and Jane . They really went into depth with their character development and the story had deeper layers . Brilliant

"Here take 50 pounds" - practically next breath with only 10 taken - "Give me back 9 . . . Jane, I have need of it!" LOL

I don't know why XD them flirting makes me laugh, it's so cute!

If you look at Ruth Wilson's charming face you can say with certainty that this is the best version of Jane Eyre.

I couldn't believe how good this movie was. I wish there were other films of this magnatude. All the films out there lack the depth, language, scenery, and writing of this. It also is so nice to hear proper english. I had to watch it twice.

The best Jane Eyre EVER. Mr. Rochester and Jane are perfect. Toby, Ahhhhhhh

One of the most beautiful stories ever written about the historical injustices done towards women and the poor. The struggle for purpose and meaning in spite of poverty, loss, loneliness and bereavement. For yrs I lived around the corner from where Charlotte Bronte lived and was born (Thornton/Haworth) and so had the privilege of been able to visit the Bronte museum and also walk the paths that Charlotte trod regularly. There is without a doubt an atmosphere or, for want of a better word, a presence about Haworth and the beautiful countryside where Charlotte walked that stirs up beautiful yearnings inside you that can't be measured or satisfied with material wealth. ❤❤❤

"DEVIL YOU WILL!" (HEHEHE, I LOVE THAT PART, OMG I LOVE IT!)

If you read Elizabeth Gaskell or Jane Austen, you realize this Jane Eyre is acceptable as a type for this era. Jane Austen's heroines are generally much more frivolous, precocious and flippant, Gaskells are generally much more sombre and serious. Jane was not naturally serious timid or introverted if you read carefully. I think Ruth and the writers did well to make her a little respectable and sedate, while allowing her to be a little girlish and fae. Ruth might have been a little old to be Jane, but she did her best to appear inexperienced. And no one that I can think of delved into Rochesters layers as Toby did. He and Ruth are perfection in the later scenes where Rochester and Jane reunite I could watch it over and over when Rochester cries. Brilliantly done

This scene is priceless - and brazen! Done right in front of Blanche Ingram: what must she have been thinking watching them!

Simply brilliant. Reminds me of Gone with the wind. Toby Stephens is unbelievable in this movie. Shocking.

I do love this scene. Very embodiment of Bronte’s characters- first serious then playful, intense chemistry. Im so late in discovering this treasure of an adaptation! Lol

Toby Stephens is the best and sexiest Rochester I have seen. . I have to agree, this is the best adaptation of Jane Eyre! Their chemistry was undeniable. ♥♥

Definitely one of my favorite scenes in the whole book. I love how he asks for all his money back and she just hides it behind her. AHH they're so CUTE! =]

This is my favourite version of Jane Eyre

Scena bellissima e meravigliosamente interpretata da Toby stephens è lui il vero Mr.rochester bravissimo

I love this scene. Very good of love chemistry between them. Good one.

if this isn't one of the best scenes in the whole series

Those two are just the best EVVVVVEEERR

When his eyes smile in 3:00 is 😍😍😍

I loved his face's expressions...very nice♥

oooh his voice! It makes me tremble everytime! The best version of Jane Eyre to be sure. Love them both.

Fabulous ! The best version, the most charismatic. GREAT actors, absolutely convincing. They ARE the characters. The passion which is the essence of the book, their complicity. The second version is the Timoyhy Dalton version, closer to the book. The 2011 version is nothing for me.

They're both perfect.

I was so entranced by this show. Great chemistry between these two incredible actors. ❤

Brilliant. I watched this movie at least 30 times or more (bought a second CD), it is a masterpiece. Two actors Mr. Rochester and Jane are simply magnificent, unparalleled,.especially Mr. Stephens. It is such a pleasure to see them act so superbly and although movie has two parts and I think lasts about 4 hours and mainly about two people, person never gets bored watching them.

I love Rochester, he's the prefect man. Dark, sarcastic, grumpy... I love it.

These two had the best chemistry!

This was the best version of Jane Eyre❤️❤️❤️❤️

THE Best "Jane Eyre & Mr. Rochester" of recent versions - Hands Down, Bar NONE. Ruth & Toby SIZZLE onscreen!!! I wish the entire movie could be uploaded on YTube for all to enjoy!! :-)

This is my favorite version, though I would never presume to argue on which version remains most true to the book. I read it several years ago and I can remember there being some things in there that Rochester says to Jane that did not exactly scream healthy relationship. Something about Jane's not having relatives to meddle being "the best part" and threatening Jane with "violence" after the wedding scene. Rochester is supposed to be flawed and morally ambiguous, but for me to root for this relationship what I need is what this version provides: an equality in spirit and an obviously conflicted Rochester who would never intentionally harm Jane. In this version I can understand Rochester's logic that his behavior isn't hurting Jane. God can't punish or judge Jane for marrying him, if she is ignorant. Likewise she wouldn't reprimand herself. Rochester believes marriage to him will give Jane the emotional and material support she will likely will otherwise never have. It's not just him being selfish and taking what he wants because he wants it. In this version he tries to seduce he into changing her mind, and though physically she responds he listens to her "no" and stops. He even offers to compromise and have a platonic relationship with her instead. In this way he distinguishes himself as my favorite version of the character.

The main reason why this version of Jane Eyre is because is so good and beloved is because of two people Toby Stephens and Ruth Wilson who breath life, realism, passion, playfulness, warmth, heart and fierceness in the characters of Edward Rochester and Jane Eyre, these two are my second favourite Edward and Jane after Ciara Hinds and Amanda Roots from Jane Eyre 1997

This is one of the funniest and one of my favorite parts of the book, and yet it's left out in almost every other adaptation!

"then come back for it" god those words and the manner in which he speaks them are just .. !

Oh, I am slaaaain. I love them so muuuuuuuch..... this is my favorite version of them

Best Rochester. EVER! I've watched so many versions so many times, gotten bored of them, and moved on, but I'm absolutely addicted to this one. Definitely the my favorite version.

This is my favorite portrayal of Jane & Mr. Rochester👑💗👑

and i will say... dont go jane, what will i do without you? and i say OMG my heart is melting:)

Love this Mr Rochester!!!

I love this Jane. Her smile melts my heart.

He gives me goosebumps. Not kidding. He's just...HIM.

"Don't go, Jane" sank my heart!!!!

"Don´t do, Jane." *panties dropped*

The series is wonderfull! They are phisically perfect to their characters! Rochester is not a beauty but is charming and very attractive, when he smiles, his look! And she correspond him in every word or look! There his a chimestry between them that is perfect!!! Very good performance!

0:31 her ‘yes man, thanks.. I was there’ expression. She was so hurt, poor Jane

I am floored by Toby S. My heart sinks every time I listen to "Don't go Jane,...".

Could there be a more perfect production? The acting is breathtaking. A wonderful, wonderful performance. Love it!

Toby is (for me ) the best Rochester. A french fan of Bronte sisters

This version of Jane is so confident and demure...I love her sense of self-worth. And dear lord, mr. Rochester...he is...UNFAIRLY attractive. Passionate, blunt, masculine...he's perfect.

You right, I can't give you that much - You might stay away for 3 months, haha