Yesterday wilderness. Tomorrow civilisation. In the Yorkshire Dales in the 1870s, the shantytown of Jericho is the home of a community that will live, thrive and die in the shadow of the viaduct they've been brought together to build.
I looked to see if there was a date and time up yet for season 2 and found that the show had been canceled. I really enjoyed the show and wanted to see where it was going next and what was going to develop from where it left off.
I did a little research and found that Acorn TV picked it up from ITV (after ITV canceled it). However, I don't see definitive evidence of a season 2 on the horizon. Acorn has season one posted on its website.
I hope news of a season 2 is forthcoming but I won't hold my breath.
A Few User Reviews on IMDb:
Deadwood it Ain't
20 January 2016 | by dg-13654 (england)
An interesting concept but far too sanitised
Should be far, far more gritty, violent and sweary. Deadwood which was a similar concept soared to majestic heights with dialogue approaching Shakespearian proportions and profanities which were entirely relevant within the context.
Some of the characterisation is is straight from central casting such as the "tart with a heart" and the drunk who sees the light thanks to the attention of a good woman.
The plot is entirely predictable as it comes lumbering over the horizon just as the trains will over the viaduct once it is eventually completed.
An opportunity missed.
13 of 17 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?
7 out of 9 people found the following review useful: Smut and grime a good tale does not one make...sometimes :)
7/10
Author: Mini Paws
29 March 2016
I think people coming to Jericho for historical accuracy, smut and grime filled realism will be sadly disappointed with this show.
Those of us with a bit more open mind will accept that not all shows need to be so closely attached to realism to be a good tale. Jericho provides some elements of harsh realities but not to the point of compromising the integrity of what I believe the show is trying to achieve. Which is a moral line drawn in the sand and a way to spin a tale but also show us that people can eventually make the right choices, they can change. The show has clearly set boundaries for a reason and this is what makes it so hard for people to accept now with other shows related to the same era baring all for maximum profit and delights. If you compare it to those shows then of course it will fall short for your needs.
Perhaps (most likely) it is a marketing failure on the networks part, but the show has seemed to draw in people that just want to see more smut, realism, and close attention to facts only.
In short, if you want harsh realities with no sense of purpose but to reflect what we already know to be true on human nature there are plenty of other shows to watch--Jericho is NOT one of them.( I am not saying there is no value in realism, I am saying Jericho is not to be compared, because it's simply not the same style)
If you want an interesting tale set in this time with more emphasis on integrity of actions Jericho is the show to watch.
Re-market this show correctly so people do not get confused about what to expect and some fair reviews can start to come in.
Refreshing
9/10
Author: lyn_hough from Australia
26 July 2016
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
With so many shows having the harsh reality in them, it was lovely to find Jericho. I am such a fan of Hans Matheson and Jessica Rowe, the story of their growing romance is one of the old school.No real violence as such, no swearing ( the worst ) kind, a lot to leave to your imagination. In the 8th episode I was left speechless, how could this be the end, so many unanswered questions, story lines.......so many more secrets to find out......Is there going to be a 2nd season? If not ,give me a good reason for how all the other trash can stay on TV when a great, drama, romance,mystery can fail? Love all the actors, story, it is a show I watch and forget every thing while it transports me to a different and wonderful place called Jericho.......
I looked to see if there was a date and time up yet for season 2 and found that the show had been canceled. I really enjoyed the show and wanted to see where it was going next and what was going to develop from where it left off.
I did a little research and found that Acorn TV picked it up from ITV (after ITV canceled it). However, I don't see definitive evidence of a season 2 on the horizon. Acorn has season one posted on its website.
I hope news of a season 2 is forthcoming but I won't hold my breath.
A Few User Reviews on IMDb:
20 January 2016 | by dg-13654 (england)
An interesting concept but far too sanitised
Should be far, far more gritty, violent and sweary. Deadwood which was a similar concept soared to majestic heights with dialogue approaching Shakespearian proportions and profanities which were entirely relevant within the context.
Some of the characterisation is is straight from central casting such as the "tart with a heart" and the drunk who sees the light thanks to the attention of a good woman.
The plot is entirely predictable as it comes lumbering over the horizon just as the trains will over the viaduct once it is eventually completed.
An opportunity missed.
13 of 17 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you?
Smut and grime a good tale does not one make...sometimes :)
7/10
Author: Mini Paws
29 March 2016
I think people coming to Jericho for historical accuracy, smut and grime filled realism will be sadly disappointed with this show.
Those of us with a bit more open mind will accept that not all shows need to be so closely attached to realism to be a good tale. Jericho provides some elements of harsh realities but not to the point of compromising the integrity of what I believe the show is trying to achieve. Which is a moral line drawn in the sand and a way to spin a tale but also show us that people can eventually make the right choices, they can change. The show has clearly set boundaries for a reason and this is what makes it so hard for people to accept now with other shows related to the same era baring all for maximum profit and delights. If you compare it to those shows then of course it will fall short for your needs.
Perhaps (most likely) it is a marketing failure on the networks part, but the show has seemed to draw in people that just want to see more smut, realism, and close attention to facts only.
In short, if you want harsh realities with no sense of purpose but to reflect what we already know to be true on human nature there are plenty of other shows to watch--Jericho is NOT one of them.( I am not saying there is no value in realism, I am saying Jericho is not to be compared, because it's simply not the same style)
If you want an interesting tale set in this time with more emphasis on integrity of actions Jericho is the show to watch.
Re-market this show correctly so people do not get confused about what to expect and some fair reviews can start to come in.
9/10
Author: lyn_hough from Australia
26 July 2016
*** This review may contain spoilers ***
With so many shows having the harsh reality in them, it was lovely to find Jericho. I am such a fan of Hans Matheson and Jessica Rowe, the story of their growing romance is one of the old school.No real violence as such, no swearing ( the worst ) kind, a lot to leave to your imagination. In the 8th episode I was left speechless, how could this be the end, so many unanswered questions, story lines.......so many more secrets to find out......Is there going to be a 2nd season? If not ,give me a good reason for how all the other trash can stay on TV when a great, drama, romance,mystery can fail? Love all the actors, story, it is a show I watch and forget every thing while it transports me to a different and wonderful place called Jericho.......
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