SERIOUSLY. This is what the crap Hollywood still puts out?

Sadly Over-hyped

The tone of this movie is interesting -- the stakes are both dramatic and high, but it's balanced with a lot of fun, tongue and cheek dialogue.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Within the first minutes of watching this series I knew that I was hooked. It gives an honest representation of life in the war hospitals of Northern France during the First World War. While many depictions of war-time focus on the absolute patriotism of those involved, this series shows that lines do get blurred when individual, real people are involved. The impeccable production is what initially catches your attention, but then an outstanding cast brings the writing of Sarah Phelps to life. The dynamic relationships between the characters means that there is truly something for everyone to love in this show. In fact, I would argue that it has a lot in common with the massive hit show, Downton Abbey, as it explores many of the same themes though in a completely unique way. Where D.A. explores the realities of hierarchy in early 20th century British society, The Crimson Field does the same with the ranking within the army and hospital camps. Also present are complicated love stories, a discussion of homosexuality, loyalty and duty, one's honour, and so much more! Truly, this is one of the greatest television shows that I have seen of late. If you feel as I do, passionately about great TV, please head to ipetitions and sign to have the BBC recommission this show!

The Crimson Field does what other shows fail to do: it sheds light on an area of an era that is rarely seen, centering around three dimensional female characters, all of which are different in their own rights. It is incredibly unfortunate that this television show was axed by BBC before it could round out any story lines. But the 6 episode first season is an incredible watch nonetheless. The writing is impeccable, thanks to the talented Sarah Phelps, and the episodes are beautifully shot and directed, two of which are done by Richard Clark, director of episodes of Doctor Who and Outlander. The actors are spot on and give life to the characters. Watch for Richard Rankin as Captain Thomas Gillan, a hot headed Scottish surgeon who has eyes for VAD Kitty Trevelyan, played by Game of Thrones alum Oona Chaplin, against his better judgement. This show will have you laughing and crying and feeling things, which is basically why we watch television, isn't it?

God what a lot of cream puff reviews have been published here. I think the Crimson Field drama comprises modern carbon cut out characters. They are not believable. The script produces a WWW/Facebook/Twitter version of the 1914-14 war.I think it is important we look at what people were writing and actually saying back which 'acclaimed' writer Sara Phelps singularly failed to do. Has she read a single book from that era? Sadly you can tell a mile off the woman involved in this modern look at WW1 has been deeply involved in 50 Episodes of EastEnders.Why has the BBC 'modernised' historic dramas instead of using genuinely used phrases and words? We have been writing endless films/dramas since the end of that war and recently the lion's share of BBC dramas have been pretty crappy knock about scripts like this.The way they speak is nothing like and I mean nothing like the way people wrote and spoke during that period. So this modern UK drama is a slap in the face to even the simple use of English of that era. If you want to actually read and hear what they wrote find a way to watch ITV's The Great War: The People's Story. This is way, way better and will move you to tears. Just don't believe they spoke then like the way they do in this drama. Read a few diaries. And to think the BBC has asked Phelps to 'adapt' Agatha Christie. I can't wait.

The Crimson Field has been such an amazing series to watch and I cannot believe the final episode is tomorrow! The actors have done a brilliant job, contrasting drama and humour well! Sarah Phelps has created such a different and fresh look on the role that women had to play in World War One. Each episode changes your feelings about each character and the many stories taking place within the general story makes it that much more enjoyable to watch. Every character have different qualities that are either subtle or obvious meaning that each week of the series, when new characteristics are shown, new characters become your favourites and your old favourites become your least. Because your opinions change, and even though the general story is carried on and romances/relationships between the characters are continued, plots to each episodes are different making the show never boring. Definitely recommended and I will be so upset if I hear the BBC haven't renewed it.