You may wonder what exactly I mean by the title of this blog. Of course, that is probably not the case if you have watched any of Rosemary & Thyme's season three shows.
Since my husband and I started watching the Rosemary & Thyme show two years ago, we have invested a reasonable amount of time and money in the series. So, I went ahead and procured the latest season of the show thinking that we were making a wise investment of both time and money…. I have to admit that we have only watched the first five episodes of season three, but I am sure that my husband considers that five shows too many!
One of the things that I most enjoyed about seasons one and two was the beautiful colors that the producers seemed to be able to capture……. not only the flowers in the gardens, but also the clothes of the actresses. It seemed (to me) that the actresses wardrobes would reflect the palette of the flowers they were currently planting. I don't think that they are at all interested in that aspect of the show anymore. It seems to me that the location of the gardens is now of tantamount importance, rather than the splendour of the flowers.
The last episode that we watched was The Gooseberry Bush. Why the two amateur detectives were not jailed for child abuse/neglect was never dealt with….. Perhaps, since they are such busy gardeners, they have the luxury of leaving a newborn baby in their car all day while they attend to their busy gardening chores, but as a mother of two, I found that part of the plot to be absolutely appalling. Also, another part of the plot that I found disgusting was the fact that the natural mother of the newborn had left her baby out in the woods so that the father could pick up the baby some time that morning. Unbelievable! Good thing that there were no wild animals…. or even hungry pets rummaging through the underbrush of the "Gooseberry Bush"!!! Was anyone on the set even paying a little attention to these plot developments!?!?
Another question that I have: Why wasn't one of the amateur detectives jailed for breaking and entering the home of a murder victim? And, here's yet another question I have: Why weren't the amateur detectives jailed for deliberately moving a murder weapon because the person who owned it (and who was trying to bury it) said she hadn't used it to commit the murder… and since they had just met her, they knew she was telling the truth! Need I say more!!!?!!!?!!!?
I was not sure whether I should write this blog or not, but decided to go ahead and write it since I had previously recommended the Rosemary & Thyme series. I still think that the first two seasons are worth watching, but three times might still mean you're out….
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I respect your opinion on the show and it was interesting to read something by another couple who watch the show. However, first and formost it is a TV show and has the ability to cross the line of reality on occasion. After all TV is an escape for most people from the duldrums of the day, so if I wanted reality I would'nt turn on the TV in the first place.
Fmolea, You make a good point RE: reality VS TV. As I said in my blog… I wasn't sure about this particular blog. Thanks for commenting… It's always good to get different opinions.
Yeah, I had to seriously suspend my disbelief for this episode and just go with the flow. Leaving a baby in a Land Rover? Not notifying the authorities? Okay…
I have to agree with you about the clothes. Shamefully, that was one of my favorite aspects of the series.
Rebekah, I just reread my blog, and can't get over how negative I was! Even though I still have those sentiments about the show… I would probably go right ahead and watch the fourth season (if they produce a fourth season!)
I agree that Gooseberry episode was appalling with so many unexplained leaps one had to make, but every other episode has been great! I love the scenery and I am always distracted by their clothing too. My favorite is their Christmas one in season three – there is so much humor in it.
I cannot say enough about their wardobes! Everything… even their jewelry, bandanas, and shoes are fantastic.
Clothes are OK — my favorite things are Laura's beads: earrings and necklaces.
So what IS the story on season 4? Is there one playing somewhere? Will it be for sale?
Hi Sue,
I am not aware of a new season, but will post it if I hear about any new productions.
You're right about Laura's beads… absolutely lovely!
WHERE can you get the clothes like Rosemarys?
Isn't that the truth, Maggie! They are exceptional…
I love a particular pair of earrings worn by Laura in "Rosemary & Thyme"….round disks that appear to be flowers under pale blue disks and a small blue turquoise (I think) dangling at the bottom….french wires…just love those earrings…does anyone know if they could be available somewhere?….Thanks
I must admit, my husband and I took a chance on this series, but after watching the first episode we were hooked. While we enjoyed some episodes more than others, we loved and appreciated them all of them. What a wonderful and natural rapport these two actresses seem to have with one another. We have enjoyed it so much, were thinking of buying the complete series on DVD. Good to cozy up to on a cold, rainy evening. Love their wardrobe, esp Rosemary's tomboyish look. Wonder what brand of clothes these are, esp the pants… Banana Republic perhaps? Wish there was a way to find answers to the questions everyone seeks.
Doc, aren't Rosemary's clothes terrific? And, her understated jewelry, too!
Love the jewelry also especially the "fish necklace". Any clues as to where they were purchased? CW
I think that there are a lot of us who love to know the answer to this question. I am guessing that most of the jewelry was specially made for the show… But, that's just a guess.