Series synopsis
The Forsytes is a British drama television series that premiered on 5 on October 20, 2025. It stars Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Tom Durant-Pritchard and Jamie Flatters.
Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
Premise
Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
Cast and characters
Leading 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
Supporting cast
- Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte
- Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Forsyte Senior
- Joshua Orpin as Soames Forsyte
- Josette Simon as Mrs. Ellen Parker Barrington
- Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne
- Justine Emma Moore as June Forsyte
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | October 20, 2025 | November 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 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. |
October 20, 2025 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 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. |
October 27, 2025 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 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. |
November 3, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | 5 |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 20, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 24, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Monday at 21:00:00 |