Sense and Sensibility

1981 · 25m · TMDB 7.1/10 (15 votes)

Drama

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About Sense and Sensibility

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.

Status
Ended
TMDB rating
7.1/10 from 15 votes
Seasons
1
Episodes
7

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

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S1 E125 min

Part 1

Although the half-brother of Elinor, Marianne, and the younger Margaret promised to care for his half-sisters, his wife convinces him he bears no financial obligation. Mr. And Mrs. John Dashwood take over the residence in Norland, leaving Mrs. Henry Dashwood and her daughters to feel like guests in their own home.

S1 E225 min

Part 2

Marianne cannot understand Elinor's philosophical acceptance of their new lives at Barton Cottage as her own heart is breaking for their beloved house at Norwood.

S1 E325 min

Part 3

Just as it seems that Willoughby and Marianne must be about to announce their engagement, he departs for London, leaving her bewildered and desolate.

S1 E425 min

Part 4

Elinor has promised to keep the secret of Edward Ferrar's engagement to Lucy Steel. She manages to conceal her unhappiness even from Marianne, who is overjoyed to visit London.

S1 E525 min

Part 5

Marianne's heart is doubly broken by a yet more callous rejection by Willoughby. Elinor is to meet Edward's mother.

S1 E625 min

Part 6

The sisters are to end their unhappy stay in London. Elinor is now as desolate as Marianne, as the secret of Edward's engagement is out at last and he intends to stand by it.

S1 E725 min

Part 7

Marianne is at last out of danger. Elinor has received a visit from the desperately penitent Willoughby.

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