Very much an episode of its time - John's punishment for dating a student would be far more severe today.
it's not my favourite episode, it's a lot of build up for not as much pay off. More time in the second series was spent on John and the character of Ken, and I much preferred the show when it was centred on the 1-2-1 gang.
Perhaps John Sullivan realised that others felt the same, and the subsequent Christmas Special focused on them more heavily.
Ultimately the sad death of star Ralph Bates meant that a 3rd series was never made, but in all honesty I think the retooling of the show in series 2 perhaps indicated that it had run its course.
When it was good though 'Dear John' was a great show, and up there with the best of anything Sullivan produced.
it's not my favourite episode, it's a lot of build up for not as much pay off. More time in the second series was spent on John and the character of Ken, and I much preferred the show when it was centred on the 1-2-1 gang.
Perhaps John Sullivan realised that others felt the same, and the subsequent Christmas Special focused on them more heavily.
Ultimately the sad death of star Ralph Bates meant that a 3rd series was never made, but in all honesty I think the retooling of the show in series 2 perhaps indicated that it had run its course.
When it was good though 'Dear John' was a great show, and up there with the best of anything Sullivan produced.
