The Forsytes

Synopsis

Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.

First Air Date: 2025-10-20

Last Air Date: 2025-11-24

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 6

Networks: 5

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Top Cast

Francesca Annis as Ann Forsyte
Jack Davenport as James Forsyte
Tom Durant-Pritchard as Monty Dartie
Jamie Flatters as Philip Bosinney
Millie Gibson as Irene
Danny Griffin as Jo Forsyte
Susan Hampshire as Lady Carteret
Owen Igiehon as Isaac Cole
Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte
Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Forsyte Senior

Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

Season 1 follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London and is based on Galsworthy’s Nobel Prize-winning tale of love, loyalty, ambition and betrayal.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Episode 1 (2025-10-20)

The Forsytes prepare to celebrate daughter June's 18th birthday and her entrance into society - but her father Jolyon makes a shock announcement at the party. And Frances makes a distressing discovery.
Ep. 2: Episode 2 (2025-10-27)

Frances reels from a discovery. The Forsytes prepare for a night at the opera. Jolyon visits Louisa, but is spotted leaving by James, who comes to a realisation. Soames faces heartache.
Ep. 3: Episode 3 (2025-11-03)

Jolyon recalls his affair with Louisa but fails to reassure June. At Forsyte & Co., James's scheme to oust Jolyon backfires. And Soames solidifies his engagement to Irene with a ring.
Ep. 4: Episode 4 (2025-11-10)

Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames begins to realise he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.
Ep. 5: Episode 5 (2025-11-17)

At Forsyte & Co, the climbing Ceylon Gold share price casts doubt on Jolyon's cautious approach. Disaster strikes at the Ceylon Gold mine, prompting the share price to plummet.
Ep. 6: Episode 6 (2025-11-24)

Frances struggles to hold it together, fearing she is a source of gossip following Jolyon's departure. Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. Jolyon and Soames argue.