Get ready for a classic period saga with crisp collars and parasols, just as life was in a bygone era. The six-part UK drama The Forsytes premieres this Sunday on ABC.
Inspired by John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels, the series explores the lives, loves, challenges, and victories of a wealthy late Victorian stockbroking family. The Forsytes are caught between maintaining family traditions and self-sacrifice versus pursuing personal happiness and love.
The story begins with cousins Jolyon and Soames Forsyte, rival heirs to the family company, whose chance meetings spark events threatening their lives and family honor. Married Jolyon crosses paths with a former lover, while bachelor Soames falls for a dancer without means. Both face a tough choice:
Do your duty or follow your heart.
Episode 1 airs at 8:50pm on Sunday, November 9 on ABC.
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This period drama vividly portrays the clash between duty and desire within a Victorian family, blending rich storytelling with compelling characters.