The Village: Expectation doesn’t always bring disappointment

Before the launch of most drama series you can expect a great deal of ‘hype’ all of which usually amounts to disappointment. In my opinion the most recent examples of such an occurrence can be found in the latest offerings of Downton Abbey and Call the Midwife.Nevertheless like most viewers I eagerly awaited the BBC’s latest offering, ‘The Village’ which was first broadcast on Easter Sunday. Without spoiling too much for anyone who has not yet seen the first the episode, the initial focused was presumed to lie with the young protagonist of the film and his family members, who all were inflicted with their individual and collective toils and troubles.  However the attention opened up and the country life plays out the much greater, fractious events of the nation. 

I will post a more lengthy post on the episode later this week, just in case I ruin the main plot lines for anyone who has not had the chance to view it.