don't let the door hit you on the way out

I just finished watching the new PBS version of Emma. I have to say that although it is by far my favorite adaptation of the book (Clueless doesn't count, right?), I was a little disappointed in the ending.  It was not the ending of the story itself that irked, I am a die hard Austen fan after all, but the way it was portrayed in the mini series.  PBS put together a beautiful four hour mini series which took the time to explore the characters and major plot of the book but also included lesser known snippets that added a charm to the production.  However, of that four hours less than ten minutes was dedicated to resolution and the inevitable Austenian conclusion-almost as if the producers were apologetic for exposing us to something as trite as a happy ending.  The last ten minutes, instead of maintaining the cohesive flow of the story like the rest of the script, were a series of snapshots of the resolution.  It felt more like a photography session at Sears than the end of a movie. 
I enjoyed the mini series, I just wish that after having invested the time and interest in the characters and concern for their well-being, that the PBS crew had allowed us time to enjoy the resolution instead of hastily pushing us out the door.  If you are looking for a good adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma, by all means watch this.  But if you want a real ending, read the book.