If subtitles work for you, the 4 seasons of this series will surely hold your attention. Some knowledge of French - I am functionally bilingual - will undoubtedly add to your enjoyment. But I don't think the lack of that should deter you.
The series is a sprawling saga, covering about 6 generations of two main families, the Desrochers and the Belziles. The former are bourgeois, not fabulously rich but certainly much more privileged than the neighboring farming family, the Belziles. And the Desrochers don't mind exploiting their social and economic advantages.
The history of this sweep of time figures prominently in the story., beginning with pre-WW1 and ending in the 21st century.(2007) There is a war veteran, likely with PTSD, who plays the role of villain admirably. In general, the male characters are more apt to display character flaws. The females are the bedrock of both families and their steadfastness is the main reason both families will endure, though much changed.
The production values are excellent, the setting is evocative (the lower St. Lawrence River - "fleuve", in French) The acting is also excellent. There was some confusion for this viewer at times, Time periods switch quickly and one is uncertain of the connection between characters in their earlier iteration, versus a different actor doing the same character later on. Most of this uncertainty will have been resolved by the end of Season 4.
On the whole, you should be well entertained and not regret the time you must spend to follow this series to its ending.
The series is a sprawling saga, covering about 6 generations of two main families, the Desrochers and the Belziles. The former are bourgeois, not fabulously rich but certainly much more privileged than the neighboring farming family, the Belziles. And the Desrochers don't mind exploiting their social and economic advantages.
The history of this sweep of time figures prominently in the story., beginning with pre-WW1 and ending in the 21st century.(2007) There is a war veteran, likely with PTSD, who plays the role of villain admirably. In general, the male characters are more apt to display character flaws. The females are the bedrock of both families and their steadfastness is the main reason both families will endure, though much changed.
The production values are excellent, the setting is evocative (the lower St. Lawrence River - "fleuve", in French) The acting is also excellent. There was some confusion for this viewer at times, Time periods switch quickly and one is uncertain of the connection between characters in their earlier iteration, versus a different actor doing the same character later on. Most of this uncertainty will have been resolved by the end of Season 4.
On the whole, you should be well entertained and not regret the time you must spend to follow this series to its ending.