Overview

• Masterpiece PBS released the first trailer on September 4 for The Forsytes, a six-part period drama.
• The series will air in the U.K. on Channel 5 this autumn, with the U.S. premiere slated for 2026.
• Set in 1880s London, the show serves as a prequel to The Forsyte Saga, widening the scope and rewinding events before Soames and Irene’s courtship.
• The ensemble features Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport, Danny Griffin, Millie Gibson, Eleanor Tomlinson, Tuppence Middleton, Joshua Orpin, Josette Simon and Francesca Annis.
• A second season is already ordered, with new additions including Richard Rankin, Sarah Alexander and Nia Ashi.