I wanted to take a moment to review the finale episode of the initial (I hope) season of The Crimson Field. I have thoroughly enjoyed every minute of this WWI based drama but the finale was definitely the best episode yet.
The entire series has been written with craft and finesse by Sarah Phelps, but in no other episodes have the heartstrings of the viewers been tugged as deftly as they were here. I counted so many moments that brought me to tears. I held my breath for Sister Joan (heartbreakingly played by Suranne Jones) and her German fiancé, my heart broke for Lt. Col. Brett, I wanted to smack the Quartermaster and the Colonel and I'm still not sure exactly how dangerous Sister Quayle is. Even Rosalie was finally shown to have a heart and viewers were provided some explanation for why Flora is so silly.
However, nothing was as satisfying as the furthering of the relationship between Kitty and Capt. Gillan. Phelps brilliantly wrote a scene that allowed both Oona Chaplin and Richard Rankin to use their not inconsiderable talents to have me hanging on the edge of my seat to see what unfolded next. Watching the body language and facial expressions of these two was a masterclass in acting an emotional scene yet not being over the top. And FINALLY, in the last few moments, viewers got the payoff for which we've been waiting 6 episodes.
I really hope that BBCOne sees the light and renews The Crimson Field for another season. There is so much room for these characters and actors to grow under the expert pen of Sarah Phelps. WWI lasted 4 long years and I believe that The Crimson Field deserves at least that long.
The entire series has been written with craft and finesse by Sarah Phelps, but in no other episodes have the heartstrings of the viewers been tugged as deftly as they were here. I counted so many moments that brought me to tears. I held my breath for Sister Joan (heartbreakingly played by Suranne Jones) and her German fiancé, my heart broke for Lt. Col. Brett, I wanted to smack the Quartermaster and the Colonel and I'm still not sure exactly how dangerous Sister Quayle is. Even Rosalie was finally shown to have a heart and viewers were provided some explanation for why Flora is so silly.
However, nothing was as satisfying as the furthering of the relationship between Kitty and Capt. Gillan. Phelps brilliantly wrote a scene that allowed both Oona Chaplin and Richard Rankin to use their not inconsiderable talents to have me hanging on the edge of my seat to see what unfolded next. Watching the body language and facial expressions of these two was a masterclass in acting an emotional scene yet not being over the top. And FINALLY, in the last few moments, viewers got the payoff for which we've been waiting 6 episodes.
I really hope that BBCOne sees the light and renews The Crimson Field for another season. There is so much room for these characters and actors to grow under the expert pen of Sarah Phelps. WWI lasted 4 long years and I believe that The Crimson Field deserves at least that long.
