Darcy the Hero | Pride and Prejudice | BBC 

Makes me wonder how Lizzie would see Darcy hadn't she found out. For all she knows, after telling him what Janes letter said, she thinks Darcy dipped out because he wanted none of that drama. So when Darcy returns to Longbourn with Bingley and try to continue his courtship to Lizzie, she could've responded with "WTF, you bailed out on me when my family was in social peril and now trying to smooth your way back in after the dust has settled?!"

@@demo2382 he helped settle that dust.

@@camh6328 I know. What I'm saying is how would she perceive Darcy when he returned to Longbourn with Bingley had not she known he took care of everything.

@@demo2382 I believe she would still accept his courtship because why not. She started to develop some feelings for him and when she believed that he backed down after the terrible news, she did not blame Darcy because she knows how deeply (and rightfully) he resents Mr. Wickham. She did not judge him on that matter, cause she knows that the chance of marrying any respectable man is non existant after the scandal. Anyone would chicken out and no one would want to associate with them. It was an expected outcome and Lizzy finds it normal.

@@demo2382 I think that she would have been afraid and confused. In that time period, Lydia would have brought scandal on her entire family - and the sisters would be branded as bad as her. So technically it makes sense to Lizzie that Mr. Darcy wouldn't have wanted anything to do with her. Seeing him again would have likely confused her, but left her hopeful that they could still see each other from time to time.

perhaps she should have!

She reserved that for "Pride & Prejudice & Zombies" 😂 Actually I don't remember, but she did beat up Mr Dacy after his first proposal there 😂

That's one of the good things about Elizabeth Bennet: she had remarkable self-control, even when angry.

When dealing with a narcissist like Wickham, you have to be very careful. Lizzie knows Wickham's propensity for reputation destruction when he hates someone, so she politely let him know that a) she knows the truth and b) he cannot fool her again.

No scruples Indeed😡

@@mish375 - Also c) she can expose him to other people because she is not as reticent as Mr. Darcy. Georgiana is an ineffective blackmail tool for Wickham to use because it can truthfully be said that her elopement never happened because she voluntarily told her brother before going through with it. Which makes her look like a good girl and Wickham like a scoundrel.

And oh so prupah!

She does that when she refused Darcy first time Point blank. Range

I felt that way too. I couldn't stand the new movie that came after this BBC Pride & Prejudice, it looked so carelessly put together so for me the movie - I didn't even want to bother - this was 100% better than any new movie that came afterward.

@@angelacarleton9575 Serials are usually better as so much more time is spent on the adaptation of the novel. The film was horrid. Keira Knightly was a poor Elizabeth, in fact, none of the cast stirred me. Colin Firth as Darcy is so proud.

@@rohansrider Agree. I called that 2005 film the "Cliff Notes" version.

And the "D'Arcy", don't forget about the perfect D'Arcy.

It really is!

LibbyRoseITM. Indeed, and Wickham’s reaction to that perfectly timed pause also is priceless 😉😂

The panic on his face when she said that!

🤣🤣🤣absolutely🤣🤣🤣

I kmow your comment is a year old but- BRAVO! I laughed way to hard.

It's quite funny that you choose the 2005 adaptation's line to praise this one

I feel like for me personally, North and South comes mighty close.

Same here, I love it

"I shall forever be bewitched body and soul by this story and series." Really? You need to get out more. SMH.

@@polemeros Thanks, but I am considering to delete all my comments ever, annoying notifications in the mailbox.

She's blunt.. When it comes to reasoning... Nd she doesn't have Vulnerability like Jane... But jane judges people Much better.. And Comes out Tops... Love sis duo💖😊😎

I loved when Lizzie sock it to Wickham and let's him know she is aware of his manipulations throughout his relationship with Darcy's sister. Loved it!

Because she is at peace with herself.

I don't think she forgives him. But she tells him off and then kills him with kindness to neutralise him

I think it's more of a veiled threat: "Look, I know what you did. So you stop telling lies about the past and I'll refrain from revealing the truth. Deal?"

@@veladarney No she was more forthright a character than resorting to that scullduggery!

For better or worse, she brought it on herself...

Not really, he was a grown man and she was a fifteen year old girl.

I don't think he'd be a faithful husband either. He'll get sick of her and sleep around and lie about it and there will be nothing she can do.

Thats still less lies than what Trump says in one hour !

Scott Jones--Feel no pity for Lydia. She had no real character. She was flighty, self-involved, and fatuous. She got EXACTLY the type of spouse she deserved and her parents need to take full responsibility for how she turned out.

It's my favorite adaptation of this novel.

It is the best British drama series

saw him on midsummer murders..for got his name

I saw him in the "King's Speech" and he did such a vulnerable role that I cried when he couldn't speak without stuttering. What is so endearing his wife was trying to find ways to help him and finally did. Incredible performance by Colin Firth.

I too am Seriously addicted to the story.. Narrative style... Dialogues.. Plot.. Subplot Characters...... Acting.. Actors.. She has depicted all types of characters.. Has comedy.. Wit... Proposals... The agony of being single... Finding a new partner.. How class divides matrimonial alliances ..how her handling of the situation maturely.. Makes Lizzy realize why her sister was refused Bingleys hand.. And how her misunderstanding clears up by making Darcy transform himself for winning his ladylove.. And setting things right not only for Lydia and her parents.. But also clears path for Jane and herself.. Making it a story with Emough suspense.. Twist.. And Darcys Decision to not marry his cousin.. But a Fiery Lizz who he finds not only beautiful. But also able to take care of the opposition raised by Lady Catherine ..and All's well that ends well.. Marvellous!!!?

I agree 100% It's my favourite as well!

No it’s the definition of a righteous and moral person. Not a true man

@@flowerchickenhairsparkle6779 During that time period, it would be part of being a gentleman for him to do what he did. What Darcy says go the Gardiners about the fault being his relates to the social norms at the time. He feels responsible, so he must correct the problem. Of course we do know his main motivation though was to keep Lizzie's family from disgrace.

Brilliantly written by Austen and Superb acting by Lizzy.. While whole cast magnificent Music.. Actors esp. Colin.. Nd lady playing Lizz.. They brought so much life into the characters.. They lived their role.. So did Mr. Mrs. Bennett.. Mr. Collins... Wickham Caroline.. All.. Bingley.. Jane... Too good... Kudos!!!!!!

Can you believe that all of Lydia's sisters are actually younger than the actress in the real world?😂

Jennifer was the youngest actress of all sisters except of Polly Maberly.

She has made a speciality of playing younger than her years. She was Jennifer Saunders daughter in Absolutely Fabulous. I think she was supposed to be about 16 when the series started.

It is hard because she looks old. In fact to me she looks too old to play Lizzy. But then again in my opinion pretty much all of the female actors were poorly chosen for this series. None of them look like vibrant young women of marriageable age, especially for that period when women married very young.

@@luceafarul579 Absolutely ridiculous. They look beautifully fresh and young.

The Best!

You might like the Fitzwilliam Darcy; Gentleman trilogy by Pamela Aiden. P&P told from Darcy's viewpoint.

+windstorm1000 Although she too has much pride and prejudice to overcome!

unfortunately the actress is so unattractive!

What a gross comment.

why?

licia1896 she's beautiful

Benet Gladwin lmaoooo I’d subscribe to that pay-per-view

Me too! Lol

I saw the movie, "The King Speech and he deserved to win since he showed such vulnerability in his performance I cried watching him suffer as he tried to stop stuttering. I knew he would win - no doubt about it. A wonderful actor with class.

shirley i

This is truly God-sent, even if they did not believe in such.

KUALUMPUR Zagreb Personally I like Persuasion just a little better. Perhaps because I’m older now, and in that the heroine is 27. Practically an old spinster for the age. Gets herself a handsome Captain too.

How I wish people did act this way. What I noticed in today's modern times there are no boundaries with individuals seeking to interrupt or interfere with couples that are married, engaged or together in a relationship because they have a crush, a feeling or whatever they seek to destroy? To me - there is no respect or civil behavior anymore and that is what is upsetting to me.

let us not fall into the false belief that all people were as respectful as Mr Darcy and Miss Bennett. In fact my thoughts on old times with lack of forensic evidence. Nothing could be proved who was doing things with whom. It was a brutal time romantically as well . Women relied on the whims of a man's behaviour in order to survive. But this scene is indeed lovely how Miss Bennett cuts straight to the chase of knowing and forgiving . She's is admirabley nibble in grace. Not surprising that Mr. Darcy fell for her.

I love how she basically called him a fake at the end and then made it so he couldn't argue with her on the subject. All with such politeness.

@@angelacarleton9575 you do realize if people acted like this everywher in pride and prejudice there would be no reason for the movie.

David - so do I and now you know why women read such glorious novels with so much reverence and understanding why they wish men and women had proper decorum in society, not like today.

leeann716 in their graves, rolling over

leeann716 it’s a known secret. To recognize character one must possess it.

I agree that I would like a man with this kind of character and integrity. In real life though, I don't think most men (or women) were quite this good!

They exist but they don't generally seek fame or publicity so you have to take the trouble to notice them. Jerks and egotists draw most of the attention to themselves, because of what they are and what they lack.

That is what hurts so much even the older generation couldn't understand why a man like Wickham would take it himself to overstep his gentlemanly ways but they never met a man like Wickham before and if you see their faces in the wedding of Lydia both aunt and uncle were upset over Wickham.

She K.O'ed him right then and there...

I would say to go for it. I'm 21 and love writing letters and wish more people would. I used to have penpals just to be able to write them. Perhaps someone in your family will be overjoyed to have such an experience!

Mr. S i actually think that is an awesome idea hand writing to someone you love should be still in use not matter today’s technology it would be wonderful to read something other than a bill or a future sale at the store when I get the mail

Write to our men and women serving in the military. I actually write to my children, one serving and one living miles away. They will have those letters even when I am gone.

I agree with you! I do plan to write during the Christmas Holidays a few letters and shock my adult kids and one to my granddaughter because this "art" or writing should not stop due to emails or text.

@Kirstine From Manila I did not know that. I'll look into it. Thanks for the suggestion.

sierra stanley nope. We are here, just hated and loathed by all. It’s a curse to be decent in a world gone mad.

@@750nut This is a comment that Mr. Darcy would not make. Soooo...

Holding onto Unattainable Fictitious Hero... Making it a Fairytale

Fairy tale, yes, it's a fairy tale , it ends happily and Darcy is the hero of this novel who saved Bennets from disgrace & humiliation.apart from that p& p is also a romantic comedy & a social comedy too. Like a true comedy, the story ends happily and also Austen's humour which produces laughter, these 2 are seen in comedies

It was him who insisted with the questions. She just let him know that she knows much more.

Daniela d You’re right. She got confrontational, but only because she was sick of his lies.

I wouldn't say she started it, but she definitely ended it.

That was very usual around that time. Lifespans between 30-50.

I agree. So many wonderful books were to remain unwritten. Such a loss for the literary world.

+Cornelia Li WHY!!!! SUCH A WONDERFUL ACTRESS TO BE IN SUCH A DISGRACEFUL MOVIE!!!

Lizzy Darcy I know right???!!! but I guess actors needs to pay bills too. Shows like this is of higher taste but more money is earned doing movies like 50 shades.

so twisted....why can't real romance come back! where the guy tries to win her heart like Darcy instead of trying to get in her pants like Gray?

Lizzy Darcy exactly but guys back then were different. But obviously there were guys "wickham" who didn't mind just getting into a girls pants.

Perhaps we feel more comfortable using higher level language with these videos? Regardless, I'd agree with you in saying that we do all learn something from them.

Or perhaps the audience who enjoy the classics do so because they are already quite intelligent and evidence it in their vocabulary, rather than the other way around.

NELBA Is there anyone else out there who would ABSOLUTELY love to see Mr. Darcy played by RICHARD ARMITAGE ?? If for no other reason than his portrayal of the male lead in “North & South” should convince anyone that he REALLY WOULD be fantastic in the role of Mr. Darcy ! In anticipation of this particular “dream” coming true, I’ve already located my “drool towel” & my handheld fan ! I’m ready !

Oh yes, 100%

@@cecemeyers6028Hated the 2005 film at first but it does have its merits, the music and the photography Really the film is for schoolchildren although I would agree that Knightly needed a good slap

1. Because she's nice. 2. She's just nice. 3. She might have to see him periodically. 4. She'd be the one who would be shamed in society, he'd be protected. 5. She's just nice.

He became part of the family by marrying Lydia, and it makes things easier if they can keep at least an appearance of politeness. She basically said "I know your deal". He said "oh, ah, uh..." and she said "Just don't try this crap with me again and we can pretend to be good."

2019the other Bennett sister about Mary