From the creator of Peaky Blinders, this dark and stylish adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel follows the journey of Pip, an orphan with grand ambitions. Living a humble life as a blacksmith's apprentice, Pip's world is turned upside down when a mysterious benefactor provides him with the means to become a gentleman in London. He is thrust into a high society full of secrets, danger, and complicated relationships, most notably with the cold-hearted Estella and her eccentric guardian, the reclusive Miss Havisham, played by the brilliant Olivia Colman. This gritty retelling explores timeless themes of class, love, and the corrupting nature of wealth. The limited series has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns.
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Great Expectations (2023) on BBC One is a dramatic television adaptation of Charles Dickens’ classic novel. The series follows the life of Pip, an orphan who dreams of becoming a gentleman after receiving mysterious financial support from an unknown benefactor. Set in Victorian England, the show explores themes like ambition, love, betrayal, and social class through rich storytelling and complex characters. Olivia Colman stars as Miss Havisham, adding depth to the story’s dark atmosphere. With its detailed costumes and atmospheric settings, Great Expectations brings Dickens’ world vividly to life for modern viewers. The gripping plot keeps audiences engaged as secrets are revealed and destinies unfold. Great Expectations has ended, but sign up for a reminder just in case it returns with more episodes or new stories in the future.
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It is the coming-of-age story of Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, until a twist of fate and the evil machinations of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham shows him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the true cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be.
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