Some of My Favorite Period Drama Couples

Sybil and Tom Branson

{Downton Abbey}

~ I promise to devote every waking to your happiness ~

~ I will not give him up! ~

It should be no surprise that these two are one of my favorite period drama couples! I absolutely loooooooooove these two!! Season 3 totally destroyed me because #reasons. I really wished that Downton had focused a bit more on their romance than others, like Mary and Matthew's. Or more on their situation than the whole Mary-Matthew-Sir Richard-Lavinia situation. But beside the total lack of seeing them that we get, I am bery content with their romance (except *sniff* what happens in Season 3)

Jane Eyre and Edward Rochester

{Jane Eyre}

~ Every atom of your flesh is as dear to me as my own: in pain and sickness it would still be dear. Your mind is my treasure, and if it were broken, it would be my treasure still ~

~ He is more myself than I am. Whatever our two souls are made of, his and mine are the same ~

When I first read this book several years ago (and I have to re-read it now), I really, really, really hated this story. But I think that the problem was that I read this story when I was too young (I was eleven...I think). A few months ago I watched the 2006 version of Jane Eyre and fell in love with the story. I have also seen the 2011 version and between those two versions, I think that Jane Eyre is captured beautifully. Jane and Mr. Rochestrer have such a deep and meaningful relationship, it takes my breath away. Jane Eyre is now one of my favorite period dramas (both versions!) and I cannot wait to re-read the book!

Laura Timmins and Fisher Bloom

{Lark Rise to Candleford}

~ Come on, show the world Laura Timmins ain't buttoned up ~

~ I just wanted more time with you. One more day ~

I cried. A lot. When Fisher Bloom left. It was honestly the most heartbreaking scene in Lark Rise to Candleford (needless to say, I was very torn when SOMETHING *coughsomeonecoughcough* CAME BACK THE NEXT SEASON). Out of all of Laura's "loves", Fisher was my favorite. I also liked Daniel, but no, Fisher was my top pick. He really brought out the other side of her, and I think he genuinely cared for her.

Amy Dorrit and Arthur Clennam

{Little Dorrit}

~ I have thought about you. Every day, every hour, every minute that I have been in

 here ~

~ Well, the truth this. . . I have nothing! Father placed his money Merdle, just like everyone else. So now will you share my fortune with me? ~

This is another period drama that is due for a re-watch. But these two are sooo cute!! Even though at one point you want to grab Arthur Clennam by the collar, shake him, and yell, "OPEN YOUR EYES". I had some serious restraint issues when watching this xD But the ending made up for it!! I love that Amy finally got what she deserved!

Cosette and Marius Pontemercy

{Les Miserables}

~ Would you weep, Cosette, for me? ~

~ Every day, we'll remember that night and the vow we made ~

Soo....does this count as a period drama?? Well, I'm counting it as one. These two. Gah, these two (I'm really trying not to use caps in this post but it's getting hard). I know that these two lovelies get a bit of a bad rep for some reason? I know that some people have problems with "insta-love" but it can happen. I haven't read Les Miserables yet (I have to get through The Old Curiosity Shop first....) but I love this quote that I found about Les Mis and Marius and Cosette's love

 

Emma Woodhouse and George Knightley

{Emma}

~ If I loved you less I might be able to talk about it more ~

~ We always say what we like to one another ~

Mr. Knightley is...he's....(like I said, trying not to use caps here or excessive screaming but it's getting EVEN HARDER) Anyways, I really, really love these two. They complement each other soooo well! I really can't compare them to anyone because they are! They just are! I also just realized that this might (?) be one of the few period dramas where it takes the girl longer to realize that she loves the guy/guy loves her.

Lorna Doone and John Ridd

{Lorna Doone}

~ You break my heart then accuse me of cruelty? ~

~ For the first time in my life, I am truly happy. I am loved for who I am, not for selfish reasons ~

I honestly adore these two. I love their story and yeah. I love Lorna. I love John. I love every single tiny little detail about them (at this point I'm realizing that I started out trying to analyze each couple sorta to just fangirling.....whoops) At the end, I was really REALLY (I caved to the caps) worried that this was going to have a Romeo and Juliet ending, but yeah, the ending was sweet <333

Laurey Williams and Curly McLain

{Oklahoma}

~ If she liked me any more, she'd sic the dogs on me ~

~ Thought you was somebody ~

Again, not sure if they qualify as a period drama couple, but these two might be the banteriest (yes, I just made that up) of all the couple (even more so than Emma and Mr. Knightley) and I love them to death. I remember the first time I was watching Oklahoma (which is one of my favorite musicals of all time) I kept thinking, "Um, helloooo?? They are so obviously in love with each other!!" Anyways, yeah, these two are so adorable and I love Gordon MacRae.

Margaret Hale and John Thornton

{North & South}

~ I don't want to possess you! I wish to marry you because I love you! ~

~ You've been to Helstone! I thought those had all gone! ~

*inhales and bites lip to stop from screaming* (the caps lock button is taunting me now) This is probably my favorite period drama EVER. I love every single thing about this one. I didn't realize how much I loved it until I rewatched it and was left with this awesome feeling. From the theme music, to Richard Armitage, to the plot! GAH. And John Thornton and Margaret Hale!! They are amazzzzinnggggg!!!

Catherine Morland and Henry Tilney

{Northanger Abbey}

~ Now I must give you one smirk, then we can be rational again ~

~ I thought you were so angry with me, you told him what you knew. Which would have justified any discourtesy ~

I love this movie (because I haven't used that word before......) JJ Field was uh-mazing! I was cracking up during most of his scenes. Catherine and Henry are prooobably one of my favorite (if not my favorite) Jane Austen couples. Catherine is so innocent and I really love how Henry loves her. I really wish that Jane Austen wrote sequels, because I would love to see what their later life would entail.

Juliet Ashton and Dawsey Adams

{The Guernsey Literary and Potatoe Peel Pie Society}

~ A private freedom to feel the world growing darker all around you, but you only need a candle to see new worlds unfold ~

~ Do you suppose it's possible for us to already belong to someone before we've met them? ~

This is another new favorite. This story is sooo sweet, and yes, I suppose there is a bit of "insta-love" but I honestly don't mind! Juliet and Dawsey are so sweet and agrghhsadhjfdksfmacx, I can't really say more because #spoilers


There you have it! Some of my favorite period drama couples!

Have you seen these period dramas? Do you love them too? What are some of your favorite period drama couples?

Another Period Drama Tag {Tag}

Let's not even think about how long ago I was tagged for this..............The important thing is, I'M DOING IT NOW

Rules:

#1: Answer the questions (I've always wondered why this is a rule...like someone wouldn't be doing this post if the didn't mean to answer the question...)
#2: Link back to the person who tagged you. Thank you, Elanor, for creating this tag eons ago and tagging me
#3: Tag at least one other blogger to do the tag *reaches out into the internet and tags random blogger*

Meaning,

this is up for grabs

1.  What was the most recent period drama you watched?  Share what you thought of it.

I was watching Downton Abbey last night. Yes, I've finally joined that fandom. What did I think of it???? Well, I was pretty heartbroken when my OTP was TORN APART DRAMATICALLY IN SEASON THREE. I STILL SORTA SNIFFLE WHEN I SEE A CERTAIN CHARACTER (who happens to be my favorite character) WHO SURVIVED LOOKING SAD. (if you know what I'm talking about....shoot me a message and we can commiserate together) 

2.  Do you generally prefer period dramas in the form of a movie or a TV series/mini-series?  Why?

Mini-series. Why? Because there's more of it.... :P

3.  What is your favorite musical period drama?

Um.....Les Mis?

4.  Read the book first or watch the movie first?

Well, half of these period dramas I've seen before reading the book so watch the movie?? Although I generally like to read the book (if there is one) before I see the movie

5.  What is a valuable life lesson you learned from a period drama?

That things are out of your control and all you can do is learn to live with what life hands you.

6.  Which period drama hero would you be likely to fall in love with in real life?

....
.....
....
*hiccups*
Tom Branson :PPP

7.  Do you ever like to binge-watch a period drama series?

Is the sky blue?
Of course!! I could binge watch all the time if that was a healthy practice

8.  What things go best with watching a period drama?

A nice bed with plenty of blankets to wrap yourself in

and a box of tissues if you're watching Downton Abbey after a certain tragic event

9.  Which period drama do you think you would fit into best?

Um.......
*forty million years of silence*
Either Lark Rise to Candleford or Cranford???? Idk....I feel like I would be that person in the background that serves no purpose except to BE there

10. If you could have any period drama character for a best friend, who would it be?  And why?

Definitely Sybil -Branson-. She's not afraid to stand up for herself and yet she's amazingly sweet and thoughtful

11. Show us a picture of a period drama costume you wish you could wear in real life.

12. Are there any period dramas you like to watch during a particular season or holiday?

Not really.....

13. Which period drama has your favorite soundtrack?

Definitely Victoria on Masterpiece. The soundtrack

Is

Amazing

14. Dream cast your favorite actor and actress in a period drama of your choosing; tell which parts they would play and why.***

Hm, I would cast Shane Harper as Ryland in  A Noble Masquerade (which is a hilarious book, read it) and Dove Cameron as Miranda from the same book. I think they could play the parts well and they look to what I imagine those characters to look like

Shane Harper as Ryland, Duke of Marshington 

Dove Cameron as Lady Miranda Hawthorne

15. Are there any period dramas you like more than one version of?

I like both the movie The Young Queen Victoria and the Victoria on Masterpiece (coughmaybethetvshowalittlemorecoughcough)

16. What are the top three period dramas that you haven't seen on your to-watch list?

Return to Cranford (saw this at the library)
This version of Jane Eyre (also saw it at the library)

The remaining seasons of Downton Abbey that I haven't seen yet

17. Show a picture of your favorite period drama hairstyle.

I love Sybil's hair like this

18. What was your favorite wedding in a period drama?

I know what WOULD HAVE BEEN MY FAVORITE WEDDING IF THEY HAD SHOWN IT- Sybil and Tom's -but I'm going with Cosette and Marius's from Les Mis

19. What is your favorite biographical period drama?

Victoria on Masterpiece

20. Which historical novel will you forever recommend to anyone and everyone?

Jane Austen

***14. Side note: deceased actors do count


And now that I finally have that off my chest, I bid you adieu

ALSO

DID YOU KNOW THAT THEY'RE MAKING A DOWNTON ABBEY MOVIE??? MY MOM TOLD ME

11 of my favorite Movie/TV show couples (*cue fangirl screaming*)

HEYLO MA PEEPS

*fp*

I didn't say that, TELL ME THAT I DIDN'T JUST SAY THAT

I really shouldn't have had that cup of coffee....

Well,



I loooooooooove movies and TV Shows, and the couples (*swoons*)

*fp*

Anywho, here are 11 couples from my hall of fame. *

*in no particular order



11. ARWEN AND ARAGORN





10. VIOLETTA AND LEON





9. MULAN AND SHANG








8. MARIUS AND COSETTE





7. VICTORIA AND ALBERT





6. ANAKIN AND PADAME





5. JYN AND CASSIAN





4. CATHERINE AND HENRY





3. ANNE AND GILBERT





2. LIV AND HOLDEN

(sorry, their gif didn't work)



1. CHRISTOPHER AND JESSICA

(neither did theirs)

Well, I hope you liked this.

I

CANNOT

WRITE

ANYTHING

INTERESTING

TODAY

AND I'M GOING BEFORE THIS GETS OUT OF HAND

BYE