Beswitched we all dropped out of ABC murders after the first episode.It was a shame as I seem to remember it was broadcast at Christmas and the whole family were looking forward to watching it.
I do not know exactly what it is, but some writers/ directors can marmelise a book. yet keep its essence. We read the Christmas Carol every Christmas - and then watch the Muppet's Christmas Carol because, somehow, they keep the essence and feel for the book. It was the same with this year's version of Little Women, frankly it was a real dogs breakfast of an adaptation, but kept the quintessensce of the book, which means I loved it in a way I have never enjoyed any previous adaptations. I am told by my most reliable critics - my family- that the new David Copperfield is another such, so we are off to see it.