The Forsytes Period Drama Premieres on ABC
Prepare your stiff collars and parasols for a new period saga recently launched in Britain, where social distancing was unheard of. The six-part UK drama The Forsytes debuts this Sunday on ABC.
About The Forsytes
Based on John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels, the series explores the complex lives of a wealthy Victorian stockbroking family. Across generations, the Forsytes wrestle with the tension between tradition and duty versus personal happiness and the pursuit of love.
Main Cast
- Francesca Annis
- Fiona Button
- Jack Davenport
- Tom Durant-Pritchard
- Stephen Moyer
- Millie Gibson
- Australian actor Joshua Orpin
Episode 1: Family Rivalries and Heartfelt Choices
The series kicks off with cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, heirs to the family business, crossing paths in unexpected ways. Their encounters trigger events that jeopardize their family’s reputation and personal stability.
Jolyon, who is married, reconnects with a former lover, while Soames, a bachelor, falls for a dancer with no money. Both face a difficult choice: honor their obligations or follow their true desires.
Airdate: 8:50 PM, Sunday, November 9, on ABC.
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Author's summary: The Forsytes offers a gripping exploration of Victorian family drama where duty clashes with desire, brought to life by a stellar cast and rich storytelling.
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