#bryony hannah
The acting from Bryony Hannah was superb. I thought it was something different that she didn’t want to pray with Sister Julienne after the attack. Religious people are usually shown to have unwavering faith especially in crisis, saying “It’s all part of God’s plan” and so on. So I’m glad that didn’t happen and she was as angry as anyone would be in that situation. Not that their is anything wrong with praying at times like that you get the impression if you’ve read Farewell to the East End that the real Cynthia was more like that rather than like Sister Julienne. I guess it was just more of a relatable reaction rather than something passive. I just thought it was a really effective story tonight which was made all the more effective because one of the main characters was directly involved. This series just feels more powerful than the last four. Particularly the scene with Sister Monica Joan, I just loved it.
Spoilers for 5.1
- Obviously the very sad and very well done thalidomide story.
- We saw Patsy delivering a baby again which we didn’t see a lot of last series particularly towards the end.
- Delia got a full bill of health and she’s living at Nonnatus! I’m delighted we get to see more of her and particularly more of her and Patsy although they’ll have to be more careful with everyone around, what are the chances of Trixie or maybe even someone else catching them or at least a very veryclose call. Exciting but also terrifying. Also, those two have really good chemistry.
- Obviously this program has always been about women but this took it to a new level. A lot about women being amazing and powerful and beautiful. Very feminist, I remember Patsy telling Rhoda that women should run the country and Trixie saying that owning a women’s body should be a joy, also Sister Julienne saying they treasure their young women or words to that effect. Particularly liked this aspect of the program and I’m getting the strong impression it’s going to continue.
- At the risk of sounding a wee bit like a hypocrite (because of the last point), all the midwifes looked incredible in their leotards and underwear. My gay is showing.
- Predicted this ages ago: Barbara and Tom like each other big style but there is going to be drama regarding Trixie.
- Nice bits between Sister Winifred and Sister Mary Cynthia, I think it’s good for Sister Winifred to have someone her own age in her own position.
- Never been a huge turnadette fan, I know shoot me now, but they are great aren’t they? Especially Shelagh, nice to see her delivering a baby.
- Everyone was super funny tonight, maybe because I haven’t seen a new episode in a while aside from Christmas but it was hilarious.
- They’ve really made Call the Midwife even better this series. I’ll stop now.
