I first saw Island at War on PBS about a year ago, and I've been looking for it ever since. Now that I've gotten it on DVD, I thought I'd put together a wikipedia page about it. I'm working on it as fast as I can, and I should have most character profiles and episode summaries up very soon. Thewriter2120 02:19, 25 April 2006 (UTC)
I've just put up a rough synopsis of the first episode. As I get more time, I'll post scene-by-scene summaries onto page. I hope someone else besides me is looking at this.
Thewriter2120 20:25, 7 May 2006 (UTC)
Writer 2120: I have the series checked out from my local library and will continue the synopses in the style of Episode 1. I wanted send you my revision for your approval but you seem not to have a valid email address associated with your account. I plan to focus on the "human dynamics" of the occupation and the larger issues it raises, rather than a detailed ("scene-by-scene") description where possible. Your thoughts?--OmarFirestone 17:38, 13 July 2006 (UTC)
Hello again 2120: I am in midstream on Eppy 2. Took a few moments to review the commentary on IMDB's database. While there exceptions, in general the series appealed more to those who appreciated dramatic content over historical accuracy. I have just purchased the boxed DVD set myself and will be able to spend some time examining and analyzing the themes, especially the ownership of the "moral highground".--OmarFirestone 18:19, 14 July 2006 (UTC)
2120 (and all): Having worked through episodes 1 to 4, and presently reviewing 5 & 6, I'm considering rewriting the opening paragraphs, shifting the theme to how the three "satellite" relationships: (June<-->Muller, Angelique<-->Bernhardt, Hannah/Zelda<-->Walker) orbit the central Rheingarten<-->Dorrs "love triangle"/"Blended Family" (pick your paradigm). Most of the dialog framing the issues could work in any military occupation setting, E.G. the British Raj (India), and the story is ulimately about the "human cost of war". --OmarFirestone 14:27, 18 July 2006 (UTC)
Have completed the six (some might say "too lengthy") episode synopses. The line "Au revoir, Mrs. Smythe" (Lt. Walker to Cassie Mahy) - from the context I'm guessing a reference to Sherlock Holmes? Also does anyone know if director Peter Lydon deliberately omitted a reference to, or snippet of, Sir Winston Churchill's speech "The Few" from the radio broadcasts incorporated into the screenplay? --OmarFirestone 18:22, 30 July 2006 (UTC)