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Monarch of the Glen undergoes significant changes in series 5, though the British comedy-drama never loses its slightly quirky charm. The show's central character, formerly hip restaurateur-turned-Laird of Glenbogle Archie MacDonald (Alastair MacKenzie), finds himself at loose ends now that his sizable Scottish estate is in the black. Having rescued his castle and all of the tenants living on MacDonald land, Archie grows excited by an announcement from his neighbor, Lord Kilwillie (Julian Fellowes), that he is seeking a top manager for a Scots-cuisine restaurant Kilwillie wants to open in New York City. Archie becomes intrigued by the thought of new challenges, but wife Lexie (Dawn Steele) is resistant to moving from the only home she has ever known. Still, the notion that he isn't through with the larger world beyond Glenbogle never leaves young Archie's mind, setting the stage for larger dramas ahead this season.
Meanwhile, Archie's mother, Molly (Susan Hampshire), isn't quite sure what to make of her relationship with reformed scoundrel Andrew (Paul Freeman), who is courting her in his low-key way. Nor does Glenbogle's gamekeeper, Golly (Alexander Morton), know what to think now that his own, long-repressed feelings for widow Molly are rising to the surface. The biggest change for Monarch of the Glen, however, is the re-appearance of Archie's half-brother Paul (Lloyd Owen), who seeks to live in his father's home and, without meaning to, upsets Molly and inadvertently challenges Archie's ideas about how to run Glenbogle like a business. Head Ranger Duncan (Hamish Clark), still trying hard at everything, establishes a bond with his cranky, old great-uncle, makes a go of running a bed and breakfast, and commences a romance with Golly's daughter (against Golly's better judgment). Life moves quite fast around Glenbogle, and watching the series retool itself for a future without two or three familiar faces is a challenge. But Monarch of the Glen is still as much fun to watch by the last episode of series 5 as the first. --Tom Keogh
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a bittersweet season, Jan 15 2007
By JJH "JJH" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Monarch of the Glen: The Complete Series 5 (DVD)
As a diehard Monarch fan, I will gobble up as much of it as I can get! But I wouldn't claim season 5 as their best. As ever though, the scenery is astounding and the characters always intriguing.Not to give too much away, Duncan makes a quizzical (read: poor) dating choice, Molly gets swept up in a rollercoaster of love of her own, Paul makes another appearance with a difficult request, and Archie and Lexie face maybe the biggest, toughest decision of their relationship. Of course, some new faces make their entrances, and most importantly, a few dearly loved faces make their exits.
So for those (like me) who love it all, this collection is a must-have. But for those who prefer to cherry-pick the series, I'd recommend seasons 1 and 3 as the best of all.
8 of 10 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
special series, Dec 15 2006
By brooks "forgiver" - Published on Amazon.com
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I am not a big fan of tv in general but this series has captured my attention like no other. Each day I look forward to 1 hour of uninterrupted adventure when I watch this show. I have bought this series in its entirety and when I am done watching it once I will watch it all over again, it is that brilliant. Not only is the scenery the BEST I have ever seen on a show, but it makes me laugh out loud and cry all in the same show. I have grown quite attached to each and every character on this gem of a show. I have just come back from Scotland for the second time, and this show lets me feel like I am still there for at least 1 hour a day. It makes me want to buy a second house in the highlands of scotland, just outside of Edinburgh. I don't think I am so different from many of you out there, and I can't recommend this show highly enough. To those of you who long for a beautifully written and filmed adventure, this is the series you have been waiting for. I know it has been that for me and much more.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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Monarch of the Air Waves, Feb 19 2012
By Pasquale Moscatello - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Monarch of the Glen: The Complete Series 5 (DVD)
We, my wife and I , first watched this series while we were living in New Zealand. We we captured from the first episode we watched. We finally found the DVD's of the series on line. This is without doubt the very best series ever produced. The actors are 'spot on' serving up characters that you want to know and have as friends and neighbors. The setting, Scottish Highlands,is superb, I know where the Creator goes for R&R. The stories are examples of what great writing should be. We have Seasons 1 through 5 and we'll be getting the remaining 3 seasons in the coming weeks. A must see. Hope that you grow to love Glenbogle as much as we do.
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