'Vidago Palace' DVD Review

It’s 1936 and the Spanish Civil War is taking place and is disrupting all of the European countryside. Vidago Palace located in Portugal was once a thriving retreat for the rich and famous. It is now a haven for many to hide out from all chaos going on. Hitler is in charge in Germany and the Spanish Civil War is taking place in Spain.

Carlota (Mikaela Lupu) is a beautiful young aristocrat who has arrived at Vidago to plan hr wedding to the wealthy Cesar (Pedro Barroso) who she believes will save her family from bankruptcy. She does not love this man but like most are simply trying to save the lives they all once had before the chaos disrupted everything. The problem is Carlota is in love Pedro a young man from the lower class. His father is the hotel’s concierge. The two young lovers are separated by class standing and the war that is erupting all around them. The two are eventually thrown together but it is Carlota who must decide her own fate.

'Vidago Palace' shows us the many changes that took place in Europe just prior to WWII. Life would never be the same after the disruption of war. Acorn brings this Romantic Period Drama to us on DVD on July 30th,2019. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are exquisite. This series will add some new entertainment to that personal library of yours.

So watch the birth of all the new changes that will eventually take place all over the world where women will no longer be subservient to men and will think for themselves. Watch the flavor of the old ways fall by the wayside in this beautifully entertaining series.

'Poldark: The Complete Collection' DVD Review

Captain Ross Poldark (Robin Ellis) is an18th century army officer. He served during the American Revolution. It was in series 1 where we find Poldark returning home from war after he had been wounded during the Revolution. His family had thought he died during the war. Poldark’s father had died while he was gone. The woman he had left behind is now engaged to his cousin and a businessman is trying to take over the family business. Poldark is a dashing young man who fought gallantly during the war and now has to fight to regain what he lost at home while away.
It was in series 2 that we see Poldark trying to save his marriage and reclaiming all that his family had lost in his absence. This puts Poldark up against his rival and his attempt to defeat this person once and or all.

'Poldark' first aired in May 1977 on Masterpiece Theatre. In a poll in 2007 it was voted as one of the ten most popular series in the shows history. The package includes all 29 episodes on 8 DVD ‘s. Cornwall, England was used as the backdrop to the series and the scenery is beautiful. Acorn brings this wonderful collection of Poldark to us on DVD On June 25th,2019. The quality of the DVDs are excellent and the sights and sounds are superb. This will make a great addition to that personal library and will bring many hours of enjoyment to you. Also starring in this beautiful series is Ralph Bates, Angharad Rees, Jill Townsend, Jane Wymark, Kevin McNally and Judy Geeson.

This series is definitely one of the best in the last 40 years. It gives an excellent view of what took place during the 18th century and especially what took place for soldiers during and after the Revolutionary war. The costumes are excellent and the scenery is beautiful. This is definitely one for you and don’t waste my time an pick this one up.

'Marcella - Season 2' DVD Review

Anna Friel is back in her role as DS Marcella Backland. Marcella is an experienced London Detective who suffers from severe blackouts that an become violent. Season 2 is somewhat close to home for Marcella. A body of a young boy is found inside a wall. A problem about this case is that Marcella’s son was seen walking home with the little boy years before. Soon after the first corpse is found more bodies begin to turn up. Marcella becomes very involved with this case and begins the tedious work of finding a serial killer. As the case is being investigated Marcella’s mental health begin to deteriorate.

'Marcella' is a wonderful series and allows the viewer to see police work with a human touch. Most of the time cop shows don’t allow the viewer that human touch. Most of the time you watch the cops solve the crimes and you might get a glimpse of their personal lives. Marcella does everything she can to get the crook but this time she may be out of her comfort zone. The fact that she knew the young boy and her deteriorating health just may be too much. Jamie Barber, Peter Sullivan, Ray Panthaki, Jason Hughes and Victoria Smurfit also star in this wonderful series.

Acorn brings this wonderful series to DVD on June 25th, 2019. The quality of the DVD is excellent and the sights and sounds are perfect. This Season 2 will make you want to spend an afternoon or evening watching some of the best of British TV.

'Marcella' does a wonderful job of being a British mystery at its best. Anna Friel does a beautiful job as a London detective and does a wonderful job of showing the human side of police work. So don’t waste any time and pick this one up and add it to that personal library. It will add to that personal library a different type of British mystery.