I watched the first season and can't wait until the next episodes. It has a lot going on in the store and lives of the characters. It is an interesting storyline based on true events. I really should rate it lower because of the lead role of Mr. Selfridge, played by Jeremy Pivens. I read that he was a stage actor and he sounds and looks like he is still there. He always talks at the others and not to them. It is like he speaking to an audience and showing no real emotion on his face. I also think he is too young looking for the time period. I still gave it a 9 because I absolutely love most of the other characters. There is much dimension to them. My favorites are Agnes Towler, who is complex, Mr. Crabb, Mr. Grove, Lady Mae, Miss Mardle and Kitty. I would say Rose is the most likable of the Selfridge family. The rest of the family is mediocre. I never get bored with all the activity of the store and I enjoy seeing the way people lived in the early 20th century- the Edwardian style and changing times such motor cars airplanes, changing hemlines and suffragettes. Harry was an innovator and seems to encourage progress. They continually feature a popular cultural person of the time to grace their store. I liked the friendly competition between Woolworth and Selfridge and I believe it was true. It is not possible to recast the lead so I'll keep watching and hope Pivens learns how to act for TV or just overlook his style and enjoy the rest of this great show.
Review of Mr Selfridge
