Series synopsis
The Miniaturist is a British mystery drama television series that premiered on BBC One on December 26, 2017. It ended on December 27, 2017. It was created by John Brownlow. It stars Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai, Alex Hassell and Hayley Squires.
Nella Oortman's life changes drastically when she marries a wealthy merchant and moves to Amsterdam. As she struggles to win her husband's affection, she discovers dark secrets along the way.
Premise
Nella Oortman's life changes drastically when she marries a wealthy merchant and moves to Amsterdam. As she struggles to win her husband's affection, she discovers dark secrets along the way.
Premise: Things can change.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Anya Taylor-Joy as Petronella Brandt
- Romola Garai as Marin Brandt
- Alex Hassell as Johannes Brandt
- Hayley Squires as Cornelia
- Paapa Essiedu as Otto
- Emily Berrington as The Miniaturist
- Geoffrey Streatfeild as Frans Meermans
- Aislín McGuckin as Agnes Meermans
Supporting cast
- Ziggy Heath as Jack Philips
- Christopher Godwin as Pastor Pellicorne
- Ian Hogg as Pieter Slabbaert
- Caolan Byrne as Arnoud
- Sally Messham as Hannah
- Katy Carmichael as Anna Oortman
- Sandra Huggett as Lisbeth Timmers
- Jack Brady as Wool-Dyer
- Graham Elwell as Chief Militia Guard
- Oscar Morgan as Messenger Boy
- Joseph Wicks as Prison Guard
- Deborah Kearne as Trial Woman
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | December 26, 2017 | December 27, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Amsterdam, 1686. Nella Oortman marries a rich merchant, but life in her new home is unfulfilled. Even her cabinet house brings a mystery to the secretive world she has entered. |
December 26, 2017 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Nella faces danger and turmoil as Johannes is accused by the Amsterdam authorities. Meanwhile, her relationship with the Miniaturist becomes ever more mysterious and disturbing. |
December 27, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | BBC One |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 26, 2017 |
| Last aired | December 27, 2017 |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Tuesday, Wednesday at 21:00:00 |