I love the books, and thought Cadfael did a more than fine job with them. On its own merits too, Cadfael was wonderful. My only real complaint is that I wish it lasted longer than 13 episodes.
I just love the authenticity of the settings, photography and costumes, and the beautiful, haunting music that remained true to the music of the time. The writing is excellent, never stilted and always thoughtful, while also managing to stick to the spirit of the prose of the books, and the stories are beautifully structured and always interesting, likewise with the characterisation. The acting is wonderful especially Derek Jacobi, although Jacobi is such a brilliant actor who rarely disappoints I will always consider Cadfael one of his best roles.
All in all, I wish it lasted longer than it did, but Cadfael is wonderful all the same. 9/10 Bethany Cox
I just love the authenticity of the settings, photography and costumes, and the beautiful, haunting music that remained true to the music of the time. The writing is excellent, never stilted and always thoughtful, while also managing to stick to the spirit of the prose of the books, and the stories are beautifully structured and always interesting, likewise with the characterisation. The acting is wonderful especially Derek Jacobi, although Jacobi is such a brilliant actor who rarely disappoints I will always consider Cadfael one of his best roles.
All in all, I wish it lasted longer than it did, but Cadfael is wonderful all the same. 9/10 Bethany Cox