I just don't like Jeremy Piven in this role...

[Phentex]

Now that Call the Midwife is done, I decided to watch Mr. Selfridge on PBS. It's an interesting storyline so far but I think Piven overacts or something. Or underacts, lol. He's just not believable as the main character. I feel like I can hear him struggle with his lines.

I can't put my finger on it. Anyone else watch this series?

[fishwax]

1. We got about half an episode in and decided against continuing

We might give it another try at some point because it might have just been a mood thing, but the show as a whole just wasn't working for us. I can't blame all of it on Piven, but I agree with you that something seemed off about him. I don't think he's incapable of subdued/subtle, but it's weird seeing him spending so much time at it.

[Phentex]

2. I think I'm three shows in...

it picked up a little after the first one. It's nowhere near as good as Call the Midwife but I'll stick it out.

[SoCalDem]

7. The real Mr Selfridge was anything BUt subtle

I think Pivens will grow on you.. I liked the series and the other characters will grow on you too if you stay with it..

The real Selfridge was a Barnum & Bailey style of business tycoon,.. He was ALL about bluster & bravado and breaking the mold of the stuffy British style of selling back then

[CurtEastPoint]

3. I watched the whole series and he's kind of grating but from what I read

Harry was pretty out there, gambling, womanizing, etc.
The other roles/characters are much more likeable. It grows on you. Well, it did on me!

[oregonjen]

4. Will there be a season 3 for Call the Midwife?

Thoroughly enjoyed this series but don't know if it will return. Any news?

[CurtEastPoint]

5. YES! A Christmas special then season 3:

On 11 February 2013, BBC Controller for Drama Ben Stephenson announced that he had commissioned a 2013 Christmas special, and a third series of eight episodes to air in 2014.[9]

[oregonjen]

6. Yay! Thanks for the info!