The Forsytes: A New Period Drama Premieres
Prepare your stiff collars and parasols for a fresh period saga that has recently premiered in Britain. Unlike today, there was no social distancing in those times.
About the Series
This six-part UK period drama, The Forsytes, debuts this Sunday on ABC. Based on John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels, the series explores the lives, passions, challenges, and successes of a wealthy stockbroking family in late Victorian England. The family struggles between upholding tradition and self-sacrifice versus chasing personal happiness and love.
Main Cast
- Francesca Annis
- Fiona Button
- Jack Davenport
- Tom Durant-Pritchard
- Stephen Moyer
- Millie Gibson
- Joshua Orpin
Episode 1 Summary
The story begins with chance meetings between cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, rivals and heirs to the family business. These encounters trigger events that threaten their lives and the family's reputation. Married Jolyon reconnects with a former lover, while the single Soames falls for a poor dancer. Both face a difficult choice: honor duty or follow their hearts.
"Each is faced with an impossible dilemma: do your duty or follow your heart."
When to Watch: 8:50pm Sunday, November 9 on ABC.
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Author's summary: The Forsytes vividly portrays a Victorian family torn between duty and desire, reflecting timeless conflicts woven through love and tradition.