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Downton Abbey and Bridgerton fans can immerse themselves in an entirely fresh world as this series, set during the Victorian era, transports audiences across six episodes.
John Galsworthy's The Forsyte Saga was a collection of three compelling novels published from the early 1900s through to the 1920s, and the narratives endure through multiple adaptations. On this occasion, the books were transformed into a television series, initially released in 2025, which is anticipated to span three seasons.
The Forsytes was created and written by Debbie Horsfield, drawing inspiration from the Galsworthy novels while incorporating fresh and contemporary elements to the cherished tale. For those familiar with the books, some struggled that the series wasn't faithful to the source material, while others welcomed this injection of novelty.
Set in late-Victorian England, the programme chronicles the lives of an extraordinarily affluent and upper-class family of stockbrokers spanning multiple generations as they develop. The dynasty is shaped by a destructive and loveless union between Soames and Irene Forsyte, where the husband regards his wife as merely his possession.
Following her desperate liaison with an architect, it triggers a decades-long generational conflict and numerous additional forbidden liaisons. As a fresh generation of children happen to fall for the wrong individual, it resurrects considerable trauma from the family's past as they witness history repeating itself.
One fan of the series posted on Rotten Tomatoes: "The The Forsyte Saga is a beautifully crafted drama that captures the complexity of love, family, and social expectations.
"The performances are outstanding, especially in the way the characters evolve through emotional conflict and moral dilemmas. The cinematography and costumes perfectly recreate the time period, making the story feel immersive and authentic."
The 2025 programme features an ensemble cast comprising what many viewers have characterised as "pretty faces", some recognisable and others fresh talent. Audiences can anticipate seeing Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Tuppence Middleton and Eleanor Tomlinson on screen, amongst others.
Period drama fans will recall Tomlinson from her earlier memorable performance in Poldark.
An IMDb review from one viewer says: "This version of the Forsyte saga is a fresh, naturalistic interpretation that gets more intriguing as the period's new ideas seep into the family's fragile social fabric. The changes to the story - such as the circumstances of Jolyon's true love – are improvements in my opinion."
Meanwhile, another said: "It looks expensive, and for a Channel 5 show that's a nice surprise. Bridgertonesque with the narrator, beautiful actors and gowns, but it's not necessarily a hindrance. Adds to the enjoyment of watching.
"It's difficult when a show has such a big history and people obviously love the original material, but it's unfair for it to get scathing reviews. It's just not true."
Numerous viewers have condemned the programme when compared to the 2002 production starring Damian Lewis, which is arguably more faithful to the original novels. Nevertheless, with the launch of the 2025 series, it has been confirmed that both a second and third series are already in development, allowing fans to witness the story unfold further.
Series one of The Forsytes is available to stream now for free on Channel 5.