The Forsytes 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- First Aired
- October 20, 2025
- Last Aired
- September 13, 2026
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Episode 6" (★ 2.8/10)
- Network
- 5
- Where to Stream
- PBS, PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel, Thirteen
What is The Forsytes?
The Forsytes is a 2025 drama series written by Debbie Horsfield and broadcast on Masterpiece on PBS. It chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2025
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 12
- First aired
- Oct 20, 2025
- Last aired
- Sep 13, 2026
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- GB
- Networks
- 5
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.7/10 from 31 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 12 episodes
- Status
- Returning Series
- Network
- 5
Where to watch in United States
Free
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 12 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Forsytes is a 2025 drama series written by Debbie Horsfield and broadcast on Masterpiece on PBS. It chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
The series explores themes of desire, ambition, and betrayal as the characters navigate a society torn between tradition and self-sacrifice versus personal change, brought to life by an ensemble cast including Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, and Eleanor Tomlinson.
Should you watch it?
“Chronicle four generations of a wealthy late-Victorian stockbroking family facing a rapidly evolving world.”
- It features an ensemble cast that includes Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Millie Gibson, Danny Griffin, Tuppence Middleton, Stephen Moyer, Joshua Orpin, and Eleanor Tomlinson.
- It is written by Debbie Horsfield, known for Poldark.
- It explores desire, ambition, and betrayal set against a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
- It deals with a wealthy late-Victorian stockbroking family, which may not appeal to viewers uninterested in period family sagas.
Watch it if you enjoy period drama series chronicling the lives, loves, trials, and triumphs of an upper-class family.
The tone involves simmering desire, ambition, and betrayal, presented as a drama suitable for viewers who appreciate period storytelling.
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Season 1 · 6 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Episode 1 Mytharc Oct 20, 2025
- E2 Episode 2 Core Oct 27, 2025
- E3 Episode 3 Core Nov 3, 2025
- E4 Episode 4 Core Nov 10, 2025
- E5 Episode 5 Mytharc Nov 17, 2025
- E6 Episode 6 Mytharc Nov 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Forsytes?
You can watch TheForsytes on Masterpiece on PBS.
Is The Forsytes worth watching?
It is a drama written by Debbie Horsfield that features an ensemble cast exploring desire, ambition, and betrayal in a late-Victorian setting.
What is the binge duration for The Forsytes?
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Which are the essential episodes of The Forsytes?
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