COSTUME DRAMA AT ITS BEST
05/17/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is a magnificently produced series, with wonderfully cast actors, music and direction. Formula soap, with spectacular location footage on the high seas and picturesque English coastlines. Tall ships and romance abounding. Run out and purchase these, sit back, and be transported.But when, o' when, will BFS release more of the 91 total episodes?!!"
Adventure on the high seas!
Ann Robinson | San Jose, California USA | 04/03/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This series has everything, great characters, acting, plot, romance, scenery, costumes,the list goes on! Don't miss it. We are waiting impatiently for the third set to add to our collection."
Excellent second series
Beverley Strong | Australia | 10/09/2008
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This second in the series of a grand saefaring story concentrates more on the personalities of the characters, now that James Onedin's shipping fleet is established in a small way. James is still fired with ambition to own one of the world's best sailing fleets but is now, with his partner and brother-in-law, concentrating on building a steamship line, still much of an unknown quantity in those days. James's adventures take him into danger in the Ottoman Empire, under fire in the Franco Prussian war,running the British blockade off Carolina during the American Civil War and being at odds with slaving ship owners. It's a terrific "Boys Own" adventure story and great for family viewing"
The Oneidin Line
J. Mohr | Denver, Colorado | 01/11/2007
(3 out of 5 stars)
"The acting is excellent. 5 star, but the quality of the DVD is moderate at best. I would rate this 5 star should they remastered the original."