by Susan Ternyey, Aug 2025 Making a Life: James & Maragarita Onedin Of the 9 episodes of the last season of the 8 season series, Margarita only enters the story in episode 3. But to understand the relationship between James and Margarita, it’s important to summarize the first 2 episodes of the season. The otherContinue reading “Onedin Line Timeless Themes”
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Onedin Line Timeless Themes
by SusanTernyey, Aug 2025 Marriage: James & Letty Onedin It’s been about 3 years since James sought a match with first Caroline Maudslay (a poor choice for him) and then Leonora Biddulph (who might have made a good match, but by the time he realized it, he lost her to Cousin Richard Onedin, something likeContinue reading “Onedin Line Timeless Themes”
Onedin Line Timeless Themes
by Susan Ternyey, July 2025 Marriage: Making/Finding a Match A match made in Heaven, or in Anne’s father’s kitchen—James found his match in Anne Webster. That’s been discussed in “What Makes a Marriage Successful”–through seasons 1 & 2. But she died, essentially giving her life for him—no matter his feelings. What now? Could he everContinue reading “Onedin Line Timeless Themes”
May We Remember
by ST, May 2025 I remember when I was young my mom told us May Day was a time to bring flowers to loved ones and the low and lonely. She encouraged us to continue that tradition. I’m sorry that nowdays that seems to be largely forgotten. I still celebrate flowers on May Day: myContinue reading “May We Remember”
“The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes
Part 1 by Susan Ternyey, Dec 2024 James Onedin wants to be his own master, his life under his own command; he wants to own his own destiny. He is a ship’s captain, and his employer, Callon, has dangled the promise of having his own command for nearly 6 years (S1 E2). Although James hasContinue reading ““The Onedin Line” Timeless Themes”
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