Sense and Sensibility (2008)

Sense and Sensibility is a 2008 British television drama, based on Jane Austen's 1811 novel of the same name. The screenplay was written by Andrew Davies, who said that the aim of the series was to make viewers forget Ang Lee's 1995 film version. As such, this series was more overtly sexual than previous Austen adaptations, and Davies included scenes featuring a seduction and a duel that are suggested in Austen's novel but absent from the feature film. A story of two sisters attempting to find happiness in the tightly structured society of 18th century England. Elinor, disciplined, restrained and very conscious of the manners of the day, represents sense. Outspoken, impetuous, emotional Marianne represents sensibility.

Genres: Drama

What to watch after Sense and Sensibility

• Wives and Daughters (1999) — Same subject: sibling relationship, period drama
• The Forsyte Saga (2002) — Same subject: 19th century
• Inspector Lewis (2006) — Similar consistency, season to season
• Little Dorrit (2008) — Same subject: period drama, costume drama
• Poldark (2015) — Same subject: period drama, costume drama
• The Tudors (2007) — Same subject: england