Jeanskynebu the audience applauded

Steineded How sad is this?

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.

rjbartholomew Can't believe this miniseries didn't get the best ratings ever. Either Brit audiences are drinking too much or it was due to a lousy time slot... hopefully not the decision of some psychotic executive. Crimson is as fine a drama as BBC has ever produced. Hopefully some other network will resurrect it... and the cast and crew can be reassembled. A big raspberry to BBC!Admittedly, the drama here is flamboyant and the tone is mildly but definitely anti-authoritarian. Perhaps 2014 audiences weren't able to handle its antiwar theme what with ISIS reaching its peak. But the plots are so gripping, the acting superb, the realism so real... simply a beautifully made series.

billmarsano This is a third-rate British costume/period drama of the sort that PBS swoons for; unfortunately it's cheaply produced and--at a time when the film version of Testament of Youth has been just released--shockingly bad by comparison. This is really about a field hospital's bunch of nurses and their romances and feuds. Occasionally a wounded Tommy drops in for colorful effect. Many close-ups of agonized female faces, all in emotional pain. At the very least see the movie of Testament. Much better would be to read Vera Brittain's book, which is as good as or better than the traditional 'must read' of WWI, Robert Graves's Goodbye To All That.

amandajmorris86 The Crimson Field does what other shows fail to do: it sheds light on an area of an era that is rarely seen, centering around three dimensional female characters, all of which are different in their own rights. It is incredibly unfortunate that this television show was axed by BBC before it could round out any story lines. But the 6 episode first season is an incredible watch nonetheless. The writing is impeccable, thanks to the talented Sarah Phelps, and the episodes are beautifully shot and directed, two of which are done by Richard Clark, director of episodes of Doctor Who and Outlander. The actors are spot on and give life to the characters. Watch for Richard Rankin as Captain Thomas Gillan, a hot headed Scottish surgeon who has eyes for VAD Kitty Trevelyan, played by Game of Thrones alum Oona Chaplin, against his better judgement. This show will have you laughing and crying and feeling things, which is basically why we watch television, isn't it?

mumz BBC One needs to be much more attentive to highlighting the work that is being accomplished in this show, to draw in a much wider audience. I have thoroughly enjoyed watching The Crimson Field. It has been a delight to be introduced to so many actors and actresses who are so very talented. To be able to portray each story line, to actually get the underlying feelings and angst across in each episode in such a short time is difficult under the best of conditions. Some of the best stories from history are those of people who were not in the lime light, as that is how you get the best "feel" for how "real" people dealt with "real" life without boring the viewer to tears. The story line is quite believable, and the interaction between and amongst the principle characters is quite spot on. Modern viewers who are easily disappointed by "not enough action" or "not enough gore" or something equally compelling need to remember that, during this period, things were much simpler and people were still functioning around stereotypes and clichés. News from the rest of the world was *not* instantaneous as it is now, therefore watching a period piece with hindsight is really quite unfair to all involved in the production. To be able to portray so much within a short period of time requires all involved to be succinct and on-point ... which this series is. Now it needs to be available in the US *and* we need to have at least another 3 seasons to be able to properly follow these story lines to their conclusions.