Ann Lister's story is undoubtedly fascinating, but I struggle to understand the raving reviews, as it is utterly impossible for me to sympethize with the main character. She is depicted as extremely calculating and manipulative. Not to mention wholey unsexy, which makes some of the sex scenes agonising to watch. Add to that the countless cliches (e.g. The sister who isn't gay can hardly form a full sentence without stattering, because only a gay woman can be smart, strong and assertive, I guess).
Bottom line: a disapointing series.
I suspect this story really could have been made into a much, much better TV series.
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