© Kinema Citrus/Goodbye Lara PARTNERS“I suffer with my characters,” Hans Christian Andersen used to tell his friends, according to Maria Tatar's introduction to The Little Mermaid in The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen . But as one of his best known literary fairy tales, The Little Mermaid has a special place in the cultural landscape, with myriad retellings from a variety of cultures, although most have taken a backseat to Disney's 1989 film. Romance is great, but it's not the only way Lara can save her family. Let's see what version of the tale this series will give us and what “true love” will set the merfolk free. Rating:Recommended Reading: The Annotated Hans Christian Andersen by Maria Tatar.