Tenko was my very first drama obsession. In the actual eighties. Way before interwebs and fanfic and being able to talk to other fans. I adored the show when I was about 11 (and probably a bit too young, really, to be watching and appreciating storylines like Rose's tragedy). I've never lost my love for Tenko.
The novelisations are worth trying to get your hands on. They aren't spectacularly well written or anything, but some of the plots that were watered down on screen are treated more realistically in the novels.
In the last year or two a brilliant book was brought out on the series, with some fascinating historic detail about just how much work it took to get the series commissioned in the first place. It's called Remembering Tenko and it is by Andy Priestner.
I love Bea. (How can you not love Stephanie Cole in everything she has ever done?) But the character that always intrigued me the most was one quite a bit less likeable. If I ever wrote fic for Tenko, I'd probably make it Dorothy-centric.
Love that you have found and embraced this show!
Oh, and have a smashing visit with your family this week. :)
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The novelisations are worth trying to get your hands on. They aren't spectacularly well written or anything, but some of the plots that were watered down on screen are treated more realistically in the novels.
In the last year or two a brilliant book was brought out on the series, with some fascinating historic detail about just how much work it took to get the series commissioned in the first place. It's called Remembering Tenko and it is by Andy Priestner.
I love Bea. (How can you not love Stephanie Cole in everything she has ever done?) But the character that always intrigued me the most was one quite a bit less likeable. If I ever wrote fic for Tenko, I'd probably make it Dorothy-centric.
Love that you have found and embraced this show!
Oh, and have a smashing visit with your family this week. :)