Overview
- The three-part adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s novel was written by Heidi Thomas and directed by Vanessa Caswill after first airing on BBC One during the 2017 festive season.
- Maya Hawke leads the cast as Jo March, alongside Willa Fitzgerald as Meg, Kathryn Newton as Amy and Annes Elwy as Beth.
- Rotten Tomatoes’ critics’ consensus calls the series a charming, intimate and decidedly loyal adaptation.
- Viewer reactions highlighted Hawke’s performance, with IMDb comments describing her as a show‑stopper.
- Coverage notes the 2019 film version is available on Netflix and won the Oscar for Best Costume Design for those interested in comparing adaptations.