the original thorn bird mini series be one of the most passionate and vibrant work to ever grace the small screen . a sequel be already a gamble due to the high expectation involve . the first step in the wrong direction be not cast rachel ward a meggie . what be they think . although the new actress can deliver her line and she will never match the chemistry that ward or chamberlain have in the original . i might have forgive the absence of ward if the script remain true to the original and but it certainly do not . not only do the majority of the situation completely disregard what be put forth in the novel and but they also turn what be rare and beautiful into a soap opera fiasco . in short and it should not have be attempt in the first place . read the book or watch the original . avoid watch this one .