Book 3, which was aired approximately 9 years after the brilliant book 2 North and South Movie was not up to par with the other two movies. Patrick Swayze only appears at the very beginning. I believe the powers that be should've worked harder with Mr. Swayze to get him to return for Book 3. HE WAS ORRY MAIN. The absence of Mr. Swayze's brilliant performance as Orry Main was a huge mistake on part of the producers. However,it was a joy to see James Read reprise his role. Where was Lewis Smith, the original Charles? The absence of Mr. Smith also diminished Book 3. It seems to me that the writers/producers left some big gaps/questions/confusion. Why did people suddenly refer to Charles Main from Book 2 to Charlie Main in Book 3. Please be consistent. The TV romance of George and Madeline was too quick. The writers should have shown a period of years over which the romance took place as I understand the book did. This could've been evidenced by the aging of the children of George and Madeline. Lesley Anne Down did not look comfortable in her role as Madeline in Book 3. She seemed to be trying too hard. I loved the North and South movies and this one was OK. However, it doesn't come close to Books 1 and 2.
Review of Heaven & Hell: North & South, Book III
