I read MOST of the Amazon reviews here and bought the 1st (HOE) Series based on those reviews. I found this old series trite, overwhelmingly boring, dull, and dated. I wanted so hard to LOVE IT!!, based on the other reviews. The storyline is interesting, the female characters are not. All of the Amazon Reviewers, who state that there are tons of 1920's clothing designs, and costumes are semi- incorrect. What there is in this series are two spinster, women (sisters): one who is ultra controlling and ultra bitter, and the other sister, (younger), is a mouse! She whines and whines endlessly, about becoming an adult, but never really gets the job done. The younger sister, drones on and on about everything, while the older one controls her down to what the younger sister, wears, eats who she speaks to.. it's quite paranoic, really. (Yes! I realize this was de rigeur for the time period). The younger sister, constantly complains, and then fights back in little, twisted ways, all through the series. The storyline gets super tiring, very fast! I will not purchase any further into the series, it's too slow, too dated and too painful, listening to anymore of the Mouse Sister's whining. Normally, I love British Drama, and LOVE, LOVE DUCHESS of DUKE STREET! Talk about the costumes! And all of the "Miss Marple", and "H. Poirot"! The entire Sherlock Holmes, from Basil Rathbone to Jeremy Brett to Benedict Cumberbatch, LOVE THEM ALL! "Miss Fisher Presents", talk about endless 1920's costumes, and fabulous. Phyrnie, has got it all going on! That series is fabulous. Also, love "Flame Trees of Thika"!! And, LOVE, LOVE "The Yellow Wallpaper", Anne of Green Gables", is an endless favourite..but House of Eliot, misses the mark, at least this version does, by a mile...I do not hate or love HOE. It's just really old, boring, and dated all the way around. Sadly, I do not think that further expenditures spent on "HOE", will be worthwhile. I do not believe that this old series, unlike fine wine, will improve as these women move into their lives, as full adults living in the 1920's and 1930's......

Looking for this for a long time. Love this series

I first saw this show on on A&E several years back and taped it then. The DVD version has a few small scenes that were cut for A&E commercials,the story is great , the digital color remastering is superior!!! The only thing I miss is the commentary at the beginning and end of each episodes by Jean Marsh which was part of the A&E presentation. I also hope and pray that Acornmedia will also put out the second and third seasons of this great drama....If you love costume design, this is the one to watch!!!!!!!!!!!!

For some bewildering reason, the transfer for this wonderful series has very poor sound. One has to raise the volume to the max, to even begin to hear it. Much of the dialogue is swallowed.

A pity. And no, I am not going deaf: when you put another DVD title in, at the same sound level, the track is deafeningly LOUD.

Otherwise, a terrific romp through the '20s.

I have watched this through season three and have purchased this video for a neighbor who's husband will be going hunting. She'll have time for "chick flicks". This is a very well written story about sisters in the early 1900 who start a fashion house. The sets and costumes are marvelous and real. The plot and dialogue are plausible. The characters grow and are well-developed. My husband enjoys watching this with me - the women are beautiful. But, men, if this is not your thing, this video would make a nice gift for your fashion-minded woman when you have to travel.

This is the best series of 1920's and fashion that I have seen in years. It has 3 series and they all are good.

We had the original VHS tapes for season 1 and bought the DVDs for seasons 2 and 3. We finally donated the tape and bought the S1 DVD. It's in fine viewing shape.

The clothes are great. The plot gets a little convoluted, but all and all an engrossing show. I bought this for a Downton Abbey fan who is home with a serious illness.