In this post we will ponder why we love the web series, "The Lizzie Bennet Diaries." *pondering, pondering*
Well, it's certainly not for the super annoying theme opening which will grate on your every nerve if you decide to watch this series in one fell swoop (yes, all 98+ episodes -- good luck with that, ok?). And honestly, how many times can we remake Jane Austen's masterpiece? My answer? As many times as you damn well please (with or without zombies) because honestly, there is no better story than this classic. I don't think there's an adaptation I haven't liked (yes, even Bridget Jones, except T, T doesn't like Bridget Jones).
So why, pray tell, has it taken us 98 episodes to finally let you know about THIS? Because Lizzie Bennet Diaries (or LBD as we so lovingly refer to it) is something really and truly special. Something you love so much you want to keep it to yourself for just a little bit longer. But keep to ourselves no more! Everyone should be just as obsessed as we are by this internet gem! The characters are so easy to love and laugh at, so endearing and in some cases, so heartbreaking. *sigh* The story is not new, you even KNOW what's going to happen but it's the wait for the next episode to see your favorite part interpreted by a blogger's point of view that keeps us tuning in. Is this the episode where we meet Mr. Bing Lee? Will Mr. Collins really be as ridiculous a character as we all hope? And probably the most agonizing wait of all is going 55+ episodes before William Darcy makes his first appearance. But, oh, is it worth the wait!
LBD follows our heroine, Miss Lizzie Bennet, as the middle daughter of a family of three daughters (adapted from the original story so Kitty is literally the family cat and Mary is a close cousin) setting up a video blog as part of her Master degree project. Her two sisters Jane and Lydia and her best friend, Charlotte Lu are frequent guests on her vlog and are just as beloved as Lizzie herself. The whole cast of characters make an eventual appearance including Bing Lee, George Wickham, Caroline Lee, Gigi Darcy, Mr. Collins, and even mentions of Lady Catherine De Burgh.
We really and truly love this series and hope you take some time out to enjoy it as well, you won't regret it! (Episode 98 is especially good!) The link below is the entire playlist, it starts with episode 1 and will play each episode through. Each episode averages between 3 and 4 minutes long. There are also side vlogs that are offshoots of this one and they are not required watching, although the Pemberley Digital ones are pretty great, just don't watch them until you get to episode 90.
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