lol he handed her into the carriage and you nearly choked to death. I appreciate someone who appreciates the gravity of these thrills!

North & South 2004 is perfect & lead is actor Richard Armitage who is Thorin Oakenshield in Hobbit, dwarf-king.. I believe you can love it.

You raise a good point about Darcy not being aware that his words were the opossite of what a gentleman in love would say, but I think it's very understanble if you take into account a few things. He was very rich, which meant he thought himself as an unrefusable match, he thought he was offering her the best thing she could have. And if Elizabeth was more like Charlotte, he would be absolutely right, and I think that is one of the reasons Charlotte exists as a character too! Darcy is not very sociable. So he lacks skills in that area. As you said, he acted out of passion maybe for the first time in his life towards a woman whom he loved, so his words came out in a stream of uncontrollable emotions. He thought he was doing the craziest thing in his life, and he wanted to convey HOW much he loved her, how much she was special, but he did it in the worse way possible, which is why it's so GOOD.

Mr. Collins is so stinking hilarious! But I can't imagine how insufferable he would be to live with. People have definitely read Charlotte as a lesbian, but I doubt if that was Jane Austen's intention. Charlotte was very practical, which is smart considering she was in her late twenties (she had several years on Elizabeth), unmarried, and wasn't considered very pretty. I think she had a pretty good idea of what she was getting into with the marriage, and for her it was a better choice than descending into poverty as an old maid. She probably knew that Mr. Collin's domestic habits would be easy to manage according to her own wishes, as long as they didn't conflict with Lady Catherine. And if they had children, she would probably find fulfillment being a mother. Elizabeth is way more of an idealist, but I like that she came around to understanding why Charlotte made those choices.

It really does speak to Darcy’s trust of Lizzie though, that even after she had just thoroughly rejected him, broke his heart and left him angry, and made it clear how utterly she despised him, that he doesn’t hesitate a moment to tell her this very personal secret about his family’s history with Wickham, one that, if we take Jane’s comment that Bingley doesn’t know the whole story of Darcy’s past with Wickham, he hasn’t even told his best friend. Even at his lowest moment, fresh off of the anger and heartbreak of her refusal, he utterly trusts her as someone he can tell this secret to who would never take advantage of it to hurt his family, even with how much she dislikes him. To me, this is why this story and this relationship in particular resonates so much with women today. Even in the sexist time period it was written in, there is true respect and trust between these two characters. They are true equals in intelligence and understanding of the world they live in, and they understand and respect each other as equals in a way they regard few other people in their lives. ❤

Yes, Helena Bonham Carter is distant cousins with “Mr. Bingley”

This Darcy portrayal is closer to book Darcy in that he is arrogant, thinks himself above a lot of people, and is reticent around most of those people, than the shy, awkward movie portrayal. He proposed like that because he was thinking of himself and his feelings. He probably did assume she'd say yes because many would say yes and he likely didn't realize how much she loathed him. A meager dowry and entailed estate would have put love on the back burner for many girls. Elizabeth is pretty singular for turning down 2 very eligible proposals despite having very little to live on in the future.

This is how I see Mrs Bennet: It's not that Mrs Bennet is okay with humiliating herself because she loves her family. It's true that Mrs Bennet is very desperate and loves her girls in her own way, but she doesn't actually realize she is humiliating herself and her family. She isn't very intelligent and married up into the gentry from the trade class and doesn't behave with much propriety. Since she married up she likely doesn't know all that is expected of her or he daughters. For instance, she sees nothing wrong with Lydia's behavior. She's actively working against her own goals without even knowing it. I see Mr Bennet as the villain of the story, as funny as he is. He does know what is expected of their class/station, is the head of the household, and refuses to check his family or take measures to ease their potential suffering after he is gone. He'd rather laugh at them or spend his time alone. I could rant for hours about Mr Bennet. 😂

In the book Darcy later tells Lizzie that he thought she was waiting for his proposal. He put it down to his vanity at assuming that she must love him. After all, he would be considered a catch for someone of her station. This is why he has no hesitation in making her aware of his thoughts on the matter. He thinks she will swoon and accept immediately. The book doesn't make clear exactly what Darcy was doing when he entered the room to propose. It can be construed that he knew he had to have her and when he heard she'd stayed home because of a headache he figured it was his best chance to catch her alone and he couldn't hold off any longer.

Even as newlyweds, Mr Collins is insufferable... Totally understand the way Charlotte loved how he is always outside of the house lol

Visiting big houses wasn't unheard of back then. The gentry needed money to upkeep the estate and sometimes let visitors come in to see selected parts of the house and gave the gentry the opportunity to show off their taste (or lack of, lol). It's pretty much the same today, even though some of these country estates are either still in the family or owned by English Heritage. I love how we see the differences between Collins and Darcy and how they handle Elizabeth's rejection to their proposals. Collins continues to say "Look at what you lost and what Charlotte got" while Darcy doesn't mention it and is polite and works to get to know her more without expecting anything. I also love the implication that Darcy probably talked so much about Lizzy to Georgiana that she's like "You have to introduce me to her now" Your reaction to the hand touch: SAME

Here again to reccomend BBCs North & South when you've finished this. It's based on the AMAZING 1854 novel by Elizabeth Gaskell, and is one of the most hauntingly romantic period pieces ever adapted. Cannot say enough good things about it. Excited for todays episodes! ❤

Something we can't quite get from an adaptation of the book (in either movie or tv series) is Elizabeth's thought process as she reads through Darcy's letter. We get that in the book. Her rejection of what Darcy told her about Wickham, then a reflection on a lot of things - the similarities between what Wickham and Darcy told her, the inconsistencies with Wickham's story (i.e. him saying he had no fear of meeting with Darcy and then not turning up to the ball, saying he'd never expose Darcy out of respect to Darcy's father and then telling the whole town about it as soon as Darcy and the Bingley's had left town), the impropriety of Wickham just telling her his life story when they'd only met once before and were still relative strangers, and her reluctant admittance that a lot of what Darcy said about her family was true.

In the book, it states that Mr Bennet mistook good looks for compatibility. Basically, she was attractive enough that he never noticed she was Lydia.

Sometimes watching the proposal scene in episode 3 still makes me think that this is going to happen: Darcy and Elizabeth: (Argue) Darcy: (Leaves) Elizabeth: (Sighs) Darcy: (Comes back in) "So dinner on Thursday?" Elizabeth: (looking out the window) "Pick my up at 7 and you're paying"

Lady C is the closest thing Cousin Collins will ever get to Royalty. He is more enamored with her property, position, power and number of chamber pots than her title. Well, it's a close second. He is the Golum of P&P. Everything of Lady C's is his "PRECIOUS." That includes his installation as Vicar, the Vicarage and his salary.😅

Mr Darcy: touches lizzy's hand KSO: dies

Your imitation of Mr Collins! 😂😂❤️ For Charlotte, the marriage is more of a convenience for her. She has no other suitors, no fortune and she is getting old (for that time). So Collins was her chance to be a wife and taken care of.

Like everyone is saying, Charlotte saw her chance and took it. It's not talked about in the miniseries, but Sir William Lucas made a modest amount of money in trade, and once he got his knighthood, quit his job in order to distance himself from it. The money he made isn't enough for not only Charlotte but Maria and at least of couple of brothers (only shown in the book). No wonder she jumped at Mr. Collins in order to make sure she survives. I also love how she's able to manipulate Mr. Collins in order to make sure he is never with her for most of the day. It also drives me nuts how Mr. Collins pretty much rubs in Elizabeth's face at what she lost when she rejected him. Of course, she doesn't care since she knew there'd be no respect or love. And don't worry, Mr. Collins isn't into Lady C lol! He's just bragging about his connection to her and all the material advantages he's getting since she's his patroness.

There was no other career for Charlotte other than getting married. She had plain looks and was 28(?) an old maid. Her parents gave many parties for her to meet prospective grooms with no success. Mr Collins was her last and best chance. She had no choice.

This series is the best book to series adaptation I've seen. The book is amazing, but i always point people to this series when they want to know the story. They did such an amazing job bringing this story to life😊

The actor who plays Bingley, Crispin Bonham-Carter, is a distant cousin of Helena Bonham Carter (Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter)

About visiting Pemberly -- in those days it was considered acceptable for tourists to ask to be shown around great houses.

You are the most insightful reactor I've watched. All your observations are so interesting and provide more depth and maturity to the show.

I love your reaction as we see Miss Bennett begin to see the "real" side of Mr. Darcy. BTW, when Lydia was boarding the carriage and slipped - that was a real accident by the actress, Julia Sawalha. It was not planned at all. However, It was felt that the slip was a "happy accident" as it seemed like something Lydia would do so they kept it in the film.

Charlotte just wanted the security of a marriage. She thought she could handle Collins. But, he grates on her nerves too. Shes set. Shes okay. But, she had to settle for Mr Collins. 😵‍💫

I'm so glad you are watching this version of P&P. This longer format allows for many more details and a slower pace that allows you to immerse yourself in the story. The movie version feels so rushed. It's like they were racing through the story compared this version. The book is even better and has more humor than any film version.

I've only watched the intro so far, but I just have to say that your scarf is beautiful! And your compassion for characters is what makes you a wonderful reactor, and why we keep coming back to your channel. I think every one of your subscribers wishes we could be friends with you in person. ❤

"The HAND was held again" Gasp! Scandalous that you would even put that in print!

I just have to recommend two more BBC mini series! “Wives and Daughters” and “North and South” are both based on Elizabeth Gaskell novels. If you like Pride and Prejudice I think you’ll really like these as well. Also, have you seen the 2020 adaptation of “Emma” or the 1995 version of “Persuasion”.? Both are great Jane Austen adaptations. ❤ I’m LOVING your reactions to Pride and Prejudice! 🥰

When I fist saw this, it was when she looked back at him from the carriage that got me, and the picture froze there. She looked back. That said it all.

Jennifer Ehle (the actress who plays Lizzie Bennett) filmed herself reading “Pride & Prejudice” aloud during Covid. I highly recommend searching it up on KZfaq!

The story about you and your husband's violent affections for each other is the sweetest thing 💕how wonderful! pride & prejudice bonds us all

To be honest, Mr. Collins doesn't love Charlotte any more than she loves him. He didn't love Elizabeth, either. He was looking for a wife at Lady Catherine's suggestion, and his goal was to score the prettiest wife from a good family he could. He proposed to Charlotte within a week of proposing to Lizzy (maybe less, but it's been a while since I read the book). For both of them, it was a marriage of convenience. His favorite thing in the world was to simp and obsess over the wealthiest person in his acquaintance, Lady Catherine, and Charlotte's favorite thing was to have a tranquil life. They both got what they wanted and were satisfied. Love never came into the picture, really. Later, when Lizzy admits that they are a good match, she really means it, seeing how both of their lifestyles mesh well in their marriage. 😊

24:37 You've got to admire how Charlotte's handled a less than ideal marriage. She gets comfort and security out of it, she won't be living with the title 'spinster' or 'burden to her family', and as far as the world and her husband is concerned, she is a dutiful wife who is attentive to her husbands health and so encourages his partaking in activities that are good for the mind and for his health - gardening and walking. And can agree to a degree with her husband about Lady Catherine without fully proving him wrong, i.e. "She is a very attentive neighbour", which technically isn't a lie.

I am so excited to see someone watching this series. Most KZfaq reactors only watch the 2005 movie. It's a treat to see this and watch with you! I tend to tell people that the 2005 movie is best if you have never read the book. If you have read the book then the 1995 series may be more enjoyable. If you watch the series without reading the book, it will either make you want to read it, or feel like you did. It's so well done and truly a great adaptation. I love both adaptations for different reasons. They are comfort watches. ❤

Maybe Mr Darcy thought that in telling her what a dreadful catch she was it would just prove how much he must love her that he was willing to overlook all that. I guess it sounded better in his head!

It can be argued that Elizabeth was an idiot for refusing both Collins and Darcy. The Bennett women were facing financial ruin due to the entail. They had little option for gainful employment so marriage was essential to survival. Collins was probably the best prospect than Charlotte could ever hope to snag. She saw him for what he was, a pompous buffoon, but also a reasonably decent man not prone to any vices. It would not escape her notice that he would eventually inherit Longbourne. That event would bring the added bonus of moving beyond the reach of Lady Catherine's constant meddling. No wife worth her salt wants any other female telling her how to fold her sheets or arrange her cupboards. The fact that Elizabeth lucked out was tantamount to winning a high stakes lottery. Darcy is handsome, healthy, young, and fit. He is educated, cultured, stinking rich, and loves her. Plus he is chafing at the bit to assure her of the violence of his affections. What more could a woman ask when she could have easily ended up in desperate poverty?

So rare to see a reaction to this it makes me so happy. It leads me to join the other comments recommending North & South. Alongside Pride and Prejudice it is a BBC period drama that I have re-watched several times and deserves more recognition than it gets

Mr. Darcy's first name is Fitzwilliam. Which is also his cousin Col. Fitzwilliam's surname. I remember feeling confused at first as to who was Fitzwilliam. (Added later) Btw, I want to add how blown away I am at the veiw numbers to the British drama reactions!!! You are an absolute gem! And it's no wonder you have so many followers! But oh my gosh! look at how many period drama enthusiasts there are! I never knew it was so fire!

Unfortunately, the part of the book where Darcy proposes is told from Elizabeth's point of view, so we don't really know what Darcy was thinking in that scene. He talks about it a little bit at the end, but we don't get a lot of details even then.

Cant wait to see her reaction to the 🏊‍♂️ scene. 🤣

I love your reaction! This miniseries when it came out initially in the UK the nation was enthralled! This production set the tone for all other Jane Austen filming that followed. And Darcy's wet shirt is FAMOUS! (was not in the book but love it here)

This was absolutely the best rendition of P&P. You should definitely read the book!

Fitzwilliams showing up always cracks me up, ‘cause you get the very strong sense that Darcy brought him here to wingman for him, that he told his cousin all about this girl he likes and how he thinks she likes him and how he wants Fitzwilliam to talk him up to her a bit and help him out, but when he gets there this girl so obviously despises his cousin and he has no idea why after Darcy seemed confident about the relationship and he’s just so confused. 😂 And then he accidentally hands Lizzie the absolute biggest reason to hate him on a plate when he was trying to talk him up.

The actors that play Elizabeth, Darcy and Mr Collins all appear in the movie The King's Speech, though in different scenes.

The way I cackled when you choked through that second handhold 🤣🤣

😂😂😂😂😂😂 you just wait for episode five for THE LOOK😍

Love your reaction! LOL We know the story and still it grabs us and thrills us. This at the end was the first place I saw Darcy as being handsome. Before he was so haughty and proud---it was unattractive. Now he is showing the real man. You see the advantage of a mini series too--it allows for the development of the characters, gives you the full story. I look forward to joining you for the remaining episodes!

1:09:26 That was pure comedy The gasp, the evil laughing, the chocking, the fan, the squealing... Loved how a simple hand gesture had you going through all this phases 😂😂

This mini-series is a slow burn, and I love it!!! The book Pride and Prejudice is written from Elizabeth's perspective, so we don't often see what Mr. Darcy is thinking. If you'd like an example of that...there's a trilogy by Pamela Aidan called: Fitzwilliam Darcy, Gentleman. It's a brilliant companion series to the original book, showing Mr. Darcy's perspective. It is thoroughly researched, engaging, and an excellent read. The three books are: A Company Such as This, Duty and Desire, and These Three Remain.

You losing it when the episode ends is absolutely gold 😂

The scenes at Pemberley are EVERYTHING *swoon*..... I am most definitely a woman out of time....... I've been waiting so patiently for these episodes. Bring on the next 😍 already eager x

You’re looking at Charlotte and Mr Collins with modern eyes. Her marriage to him was an act of convenience. At the “old” age of 28 and with a younger brother set to inherit her Father’s wealth, Charlotte’s prospects were very poor. She had decided that “love” was not part of her need to find a husband, so his position as Lady Catherine’s parson and the standing and security it gave, were sufficient for her. As for your query of the “relationship” between mr Collins and Lady Catherine and her intrusion into their life, that was purely her power and control of him because she was his patron ( paid him and funded his lifestyle) and his servitude to her, nothing more. Charlotte now had a position, a home, servants, a purse and a community to manage, so was happy. ( plus minimising the time spent with him helped)

Oh! Something to know about them getting in to see Pemberly and the housekeeper being happy to do it... it wasn't just that people would randomly ask to see these places. They acted very much as museums do now, these buildings and their belongings were used not just to show their wealth but were often carefully curated collections and centuries of the family's histories. The housekeepers charged a small admittance fee, it was actually a great way for them to earn pocket money. Like paying for a ticket to a museum nowadays, these houses then and now were like destination spots and people touring the areas made plans to visit the houses as part of their trips. It wasn't all just for vanity although that played a part. Houses became known for parricular things like their gardens or libraries or art collections. The housekeeper was expected to give the tours when asked because the families did travel back and forth and weren't always there nor would they want or be expected to do it themselves. And since they were collecting fees it was a great "side business" for them and a quick way to earn some cash.

There are a couple of minor details omitted, and some of the wording is changed around a bit, but for the most part, Darcy's proposal plays out here exactly like it did in the book.

I am a person who is going to put in comments about 1980 P&P under your reactions 😁(by the way, I adore many of your reactions 😊Often they are even more interesting than the fillms/series) I like that they put in Lizzy's inner thoughts and observations about her parents' relationships there - what were her mother's faults and what were her father's ones) And I liked inner thoughts about Darcy there. I missed it while watching 1995 and 2005 P&P. And I entirely agree that 1995 Mr.Collins is so vivid - the actor does a great job.

God Bless to you from my mom and I in So. Cal USA 🇺🇸 such passionate moments ahead in this version! What I love about Colin is that his facial expressions are so masterful. He can say a lot without saying anything which is difficult to do and he does it beautifully. And he’s so tall! ❤️🥰 Gorgeous gorgeous hair!! My my! Jennifer Ehle (Elizabeth) is fabulous as well. As the series goes on it will get more and more interesting!! Enjoy the series! Love to all reading this from wherever you are! ❤️❤️❤️🥰🥰

You are right: David Bamber is amazing as Mr. Collins. I also remember his excellent performance as Cicero in HBO's great show "Rome".

The way you literally CHOKED at that hand holding scene ... Followed by inaudible squeals 🤣 So relatable !

I'm cry-laughing at your reaction to the hand hold 🤣🤣🤣 I'm glad you had your fan to calm you down!

Latest: I'd just heard on NPR yesterday that the shirt Colin Firth wore in the lake swim was recently auctioned off for $32,000. ❤

The squeals and cough at the end 😂😂😂😂 i squeal too at romantic scenes. Sometimes i pause the screen to get up and do a jump to let out the excitement 😅

Charlotte wants Lizzy to come to visit because she is starting to realize how insufferable life with Mr. Collins is going to be. He is SO bothersome, she encourages him to do other things, and she takes her comfort from what she was looking for in marriage...a comfortable home, and friends coming to visit so she won't be lonely.

Well, I have long held that pride and prejudice is a story filmmakers can't screw up! The characters and situations are so timeless. Now you will need to see the other GREAT version of the film...the 1940 version with Lawrence Olivier and Greer garson. It is also excellent! You can now complete your Jane Austen cycle!

Love that your husband is joining on the “violence of my affections” joke! It is so awkward and so funny!

We can see how you were drawn in to the developing relationship between Elizabeth and Darcy. She had her eyes somewhat opened by his letter. He had rethought his arrogance after the refusal, then took the current opportunity to show her that he had changed. You I think, felt the increasing attraction and your response to the hand holding showed it. I keep re watching that part, classic! Well done Jane Austen for creating this slow- build,ultimate sexy romantic clever novel.

I’m watching your reaction again in anticipation of the next reaction to the last two episodes! On a side note, the first scene Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth filmed was the first proposal! I was so impressed because just imagine trying to access so much energy to convey that amount of emotion!

I love how excited you get about Lizzie and Darcy! I feel the same every time I watch this masterpiece!

the moment when mr. Darcy lifted lizzie into the carriage and you went into coughing spasms,, laughs, a small hysteria of sorts and you had to fan yourself. amazing!! and why I have always loved your channels. I am remembering you seeing the singer Terrance Trent Darby for the first time in a video, and how you could barely look at the screen without blushing. once again, you required your fan. heaven!

In the books, when Darcy is talking about the distance from her family, she smiles because she is thinking he's talking about Colonel Fitzwilliam, because Lizzy has been spending time with him more, and it's a better, more eligible match. Lizzy is totally blindsided by Darcy's proposal. She really thought he didn't like her 😂

Crispin Bonham Carter (Bingley) is Helena’s 3rd cousin The father of Bingley wanted to buy property to be a gentleman and not a trader. He was a moneyed person, much more money than the gentleman Mr. Bennet. But the elder Bingley passed away without being able to buy. Bingley rented Netherfield, and lived with the Hursts when in London. Caroline knows this, and also knows her eventual inheritance is probably big for those days, so she is haughty to make up for the family not owning an estate. Eventually Charles Bingley after marriage, was able to buy an estate within 30 miles of Pemberly. The 1995 P&P of BBC is closer to the book, and the best of them all imho.

I am SO SO EXCITED! After this, definitely think about watching the 2008 mini-series version of Sense and Sensibility! It's possibly (in my opinion) even more beautiful and emotional than the movie. And like this version of Pride and Prejudice, I have NEVER seen anyone react to it! Well, whenever you can get around to it, that is. ❤ I can hardly wait the 3 hours left until the premiere! 🫨

Your reaction to the hands was so perfect!! I love the build-up of this series, it makes the love story so gratifying! 🧡

You’ve done an excellent job of understanding the world these characters live in, many reactors (especially with the movie, since it packs so much into so little runtime) don’t really grasp why Mrs Bennett is so hellbent on marrying her daughters off. And they then don’t understand why Darcy is so offended by her actions and speech. I’ve read the book countless times and watched the movie and series over and over, but it took me a long time to get that Mr. Bennett is really not doing a great job of fathering his daughters. Elizabeth gets her idealism from him, which makes for a great story but realistically means they’re not planning at all for what will happen when he passes. All that to say, these are so much fun to watch with you, you get the setting AND the feelings!

New subscriber here. I really appreciate your insight and analysis. Your commentary is so thoughtful and considered, it's truly a breath of fresh air. I've lost count of how many times I've read the book, and watched the mini series many times over the years. I enjoyed the 2005 movie but accept that it's a different take all together. So to hear you, a non book reader, really try to delve into these characters, their culture and the historical framework and how it shaped their behavior, is so satisfying. Thank you!

I discovered your channel recently from just a recommendation and I have to say, I have loved your perspective, and your pure reactions, of my FAVORITE book since I was in 5th grade (back in the 90s). Just, everything my Austenites have these theories and conversations before KZfaq? Also, you're not overthinking, again, you are RIGHT on target! Mr. Collins, I would say, if you had explained him to younger high school students reading or watching this, Mr. Collins is a simp for Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Even though it was regular for a clergyman to have a patron for their parish, he seems like he goes out of his way to show his appreciation for Lady Catherine to the point of, I think, she likes that he feeds to her own ego. Almost like a hype-man to her! LOL This Mr. Darcy is 100% percent book accurate in his personality versus the movie. I mean, I can pull up the chapters while watching the series and scenes are literally per batum on scene. Also, yes, back in the day if the families were not home in their estates, it was quite normal to tour homes. It was suppose to be another way of showing off their success.

Colin Firth 💜

I really, really enjoy your reactions. (I have an MA in English Literature, and Jane Austen is one of my favourite authors.) so, please keep it up! Cheers

The scarf is lovely, Kemi, no worries! Thank you so much for watching my favorite series ever and for ENJOYING it as much as you did! So many people miss all the nuances but you were pretty on top of them. I believe Jennifer Ehle's last name is pronounced EE-LEE. I've heard it referred to that way more than once. Hopefully, that's correct. I love how you can tell that Elizabeth is starting to change her mind about Darcy before seeing Pemberly. Of course, she's impressed by the estate but it's not what makes her care for Darcy. It's his character that she is getting to know better that does it first. Here is the text from the book that describes Mr. Bennet's attitude toward his wife and why he is either hiding away in the library or coming out to make fun of his own family. "Had Elizabeth's opinion been all drawn from her own family, she could not have formed a very pleasing opinion of conjugal felicity or domestic comfort. Her father, captivated by youth and beauty, and that appearance of good humour which youth and beauty generally give, had married a woman whose weak understanding and illiberal mind had very early in their marriage put an end to all real affection for her. Respect, esteem, and confidence had vanished forever; and all his views of domestic happiness were overthrown. But Mr. Bennet was not of a disposition to seek comfort for the disappointment which his own imprudence had brought on, in any of those pleasures which too often console the unfortunate for their folly or their vice. He was fond of the country and of books; and from these tastes had arisen his principal enjoyments. To his wife, he was very little otherwise indebted, than as her ignorance and folly had contributed to his amusement. This is not the sort of happiness which a man would in general wish to owe to his wife; but where other powers of entertainment are wanting, the true philosopher will derive benefit from such as are given. Elizabeth, however, had never been blind to the impropriety of her father's behaviour as a husband. She had always seen it with pain; but respecting his abilities, and grateful for his affectionate treatment of herself, she endeavoured to forget what she could not overlook, and to banish from her thoughts that continual breach of conjugal obligation and decorum which, in exposing his wife to the contempt of her own children, was so highly reprehensible."

LOL! Oh that is too cute! You showed your hubby the part where Mr. Collins tells Elizabeth, "... And now nothing remains for me but to assure you in the most animated language of the violence of my affection." That was too funny, and your hubby used the line on you too; that is so cute! Oh, good catch there Kemi, Crispin Bonham Carter Is only a distant cousin of Helena Bonham Carter: Crispin's father, Peter Malcolm Bonham-Carter, is a third cousin of Helena Bonham Carter, she is the one who portrayed Bellatrix Lestrange in Harry Potter. Yes, they kept the "Holding the hand" scene and you had to bring out our fan again! It is good to see you enjoying this series so much! I enjoyed watching this video reaction and looking forward to finally see you react to episodes 5 and 6. Until then. ☮ and 💕

You died over that hand so hard you needed the fan. 😂

You loosing your mind when he held her hand is hilarious!😂 great reaction!

the famous lake scene ahhh i love Colin!

This movie version of Pride and Prejudice is the truest depiction of the book.

The actor who plays Mr. Collins is the principal in a British TV series called Chalk. It is hilarious.

Mrs Bennett was reputed to be very pretty as a girl, which caused Mr Bennett to fall in love with her regardless of her background or intellectual shortcomings. She's hoping the same will happen for the girls. Luckily Jane and Lizzie have looks and good intelligence, but their father wants a compatible marriage for his eldest 2 daughters in a way he doesn't have himself. He berates himself for not being able to provide greater financial security for them, so that they will have more of a chance with suitable men.

I've always thought that Mrs. Bennet was a lot like Lydia when she was a girl and Mr. Bennet was infatuated or in lust with her and has come to regret his choice. Mrs. Bennet does mean well when it comes to marrying off her girls, but it also has to do with her own status/comfort as a widow since she expects to outlive her husband. RE Mr. Collins- his character was written for the author to express her satirical views of the clergy, deliberately ridiculous. You're very compassionate. :) BTW, you'd probably love the book if you enjoy the flowery language. It takes a little bit of work to get into the rhythm of it, but it's worth it. I've read it many times and love it more every time.

Have you watched Anna of Green Gables movie from 1985, it's a canadian movie? There's also a sequel from 1987 and The continuing story movie (2000). Based on the book series. I think you might like them.

I don’t know about movies, but I’ve seen Collins in a bunch of British shows I watch, mostly as one-off characters in murder mystery shows. Though his IMDB page says he was in the Bourne Identity, so I guess there’s that too.

I love how this works on you even though you’ve already seen the movie so you know, generally what’s gonna happen. Hyperventilating and choking along with the rest of us

I just love the absolute dumpster fire of a mess that is Mr Darcy's proposal here. Like... there was hardly a single thing he could have done to make it worse. XD And yet when you start reading between the lines (and, with the benefit of knowing what happens later, know what to look for) it says so, so much about him. Yes, he is extremely arrogant, rude and a bunch of other things there, and I’m not defending his conduct in the slightest, but he’s also someone who is trying so very hard to deal with emotions completely foreign to him, and is thus WAY out of his comfort zone. And so he falls back on his own form of “blunt honesty” that is his emotional armor. And Elizabeth, of course, gives as good as she gets. I love how you can *see* the entire emotional subtext play out in Colin Firth’s eyes during this scene, and I have no idea how he managed that while being such a complete douchebag in words and attitude. Absolute brilliance! And oh my god, the scene at the lake! You could cut the mutual awkwardness with a knife! XD Also, I have to give a shoutout to Mr Collins - he is so delightfully absurd and I can’t listen to him without smiling. I'm very much looking forward to your reaction to the last parts!

As per usual, you provide some of the best nuance, analysis and critical thinking in your assessment. Especially in the understanding of characters that are considered “ridiculous”.

1:03:19 You may have noticed that characters and/or places have themes in this series. This one right here is the Pemberley Theme - although this is not the first time we've heard it. It plays during Ep. 1, when Darcy watches Elizabeth play with the dog at Netherfield.

Random fact that will make you chuckle: Darcy meeting Elizabeth with his shirt hanging out like that would have been doubly embarrassing for her because men didn’t wear underwear under their pants. Their shirt being extra long would have been tucked into their pants and around the areas usually covered by modern underwear. awkward 😅😂

friend you are anticipating so many details that are made explicit in the book, SO MUCH PERCEPTION, you would dig into the book so deep

David Banber (Mr. Collins) has a small role in Enola Homes, a movie I think you would really enjoy!

I am just loving loving loving your reactions to this series! Thank you for taking this on, after watching the movie; it is really a pleasure to rewatch with you.

I’m glad you watched sense and sensibility also. Two more that are pretty accurate to the books are Emma with Kate Bekinsale and Persuasion from 1995 .

There’s a 1980 pride and prejudice with David rintoul and Elizabeth garvie. Lower budget but lovely too! I love both!