Our Mutual Friend 1998
“Love in a city where class governs all”
What is Our Mutual Friend?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the television series "Our Mutual Friend" (1998). Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1998
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 4
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- First aired
- Mar 9, 1998
- Last aired
- Mar 30, 1998
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- BBC Two
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.8/10 from 20 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 4 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- BBC Two
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the television series "Our Mutual Friend" (1998).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, episode counts, awards, ratings, box-office, or viewership numbers.
Omit details not in the material.
Style: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Our Mutual Friend.
Year: 1998.
Type: British television serial (Source 3), TV Mini Series (Source 2).
Origin: Adapted from Charles Dickens's novel Our Mutual Friend (1864–1865) (Source 3).
Plot details:
John Harmon's father's will stipulates he must marry Bella Wilfer to inherit his fortune (Source 1, 4, 6).
John Harmon fakes his death to avoid the marriage and threats on his life (Source 1, 4).
He returns as John Rokesmith (Source 1, 4).
He becomes the secretary for the Boffins (Source 1, 4).
The Boffins inherit Harmon's estate following his alleged death (Source 1, 4).
Other: Genre is Drama
Should you watch it?
“John Harmon fakes his death to escape a forced marriage and a dangerous inheritance.”
- Adapted from the novel by Charles Dickens
- Features a complex plot involving inheritance and secret identities
- Explores themes of social class and fortune
- The availability on streaming services may be limited
Watch it if you enjoy British television serials based on the works of Charles Dickens.
This PG-rated drama explores love in a city governed by class.
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Season 1 · 4 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Mar 9, 1998
- E2 Episode 2 Core Mar 16, 1998
- E3 Episode 3 Core Mar 23, 1998
- E4 Episode 4 Mytharc Mar 30, 1998
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