Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell: How Is Lady Pole? Show Only
May 24, 2015 4:19 PM - Season 1, Episode 2 - Subscribe
Mr Norrell takes on Jonathan Strange as his apprentice. However, it soon becomes clear that the pupil outshines the master. And something is clearly very wrong with the new Lady Pole.
This post is show-only for the Friends of English Magic who have yet to read the various books about magic, books of magic, periodicals discussing magic, and the latest fashion in the capital, Miss Clarke's novel of magic.
This post is show-only for the Friends of English Magic who have yet to read the various books about magic, books of magic, periodicals discussing magic, and the latest fashion in the capital, Miss Clarke's novel of magic.
Jonathan Strange changed from a rambunctious, ungrounded young man into a star apprentice (albeit one who is excited about a possibility his mentor doesn't support) with surprising speed and a general lack of rebellion, as I would expect from the character we saw in the first episode.
I liked seeing more of the (fairy?) realm of The Gentleman, though the women with binding over their mouths was worrisome (I realize this isn't a fun place, but I still hoped there wouldn't be a focus on controlling women or whatnot).
What does Mr. Norrell know of The Gentleman? It seems like he was quick enough to call upon him to bring high regard to True English Magic, but then gives up on the "madness" of poor Mrs. Pole. Then again, this episode seemed to be about how quickly his magical prowess was overshadowed by Mr. Strange, who wasn't even winded by his summoning/creating of the Horse Sand horses. Compare that to the talking stone people in the previous episode, which wiped out Mr. Norrell. Bigger effect, definitely, but Jonathan went bounding off for snacks after saving the day.
posted by filthy light thief at 6:53 PM on June 17, 2015
I liked seeing more of the (fairy?) realm of The Gentleman, though the women with binding over their mouths was worrisome (I realize this isn't a fun place, but I still hoped there wouldn't be a focus on controlling women or whatnot).
What does Mr. Norrell know of The Gentleman? It seems like he was quick enough to call upon him to bring high regard to True English Magic, but then gives up on the "madness" of poor Mrs. Pole. Then again, this episode seemed to be about how quickly his magical prowess was overshadowed by Mr. Strange, who wasn't even winded by his summoning/creating of the Horse Sand horses. Compare that to the talking stone people in the previous episode, which wiped out Mr. Norrell. Bigger effect, definitely, but Jonathan went bounding off for snacks after saving the day.
posted by filthy light thief at 6:53 PM on June 17, 2015
They just had this episode on BBC America last night. I was reserving judgment after the pilot, but I'm definitely enjoying it now.
I'm finding this series fascinating, partly for the bravery of the producers retaining the sense of the Georgian era, such as language, dress, housing and culture.
Hear, hear.
posted by homunculus at 4:59 PM on June 21, 2015
I'm finding this series fascinating, partly for the bravery of the producers retaining the sense of the Georgian era, such as language, dress, housing and culture.
Hear, hear.
posted by homunculus at 4:59 PM on June 21, 2015
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Comments on IMDB convey bewilderment and boredom, but there is so much to it, and it requires a fine focus and patient temperament.
posted by arzakh at 4:39 AM on June 12, 2015