Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
- Created by
- Susanne Simpson
Seasons and episodes
1 season · 6 episodes
Season 1 follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London and is based on Galsworthy’s Nobel Prize-winning tale of love, loyalty, ambition and betrayal.
S1 E1Episode 1
Oct 20, 20252.151 min
The Forsytes prepare to celebrate daughter June's 18th birthday and her entrance into society - but her father Jolyon makes a shock announcement at the party. And Frances makes a distressing discovery.
S1 E2Episode 2
Oct 27, 20252.151 min
Frances reels from a discovery. The Forsytes prepare for a night at the opera. Jolyon visits Louisa, but is spotted leaving by James, who comes to a realisation. Soames faces heartache.
S1 E3Episode 3
Nov 3, 20252.152 min
Jolyon recalls his affair with Louisa but fails to reassure June. At Forsyte & Co., James's scheme to oust Jolyon backfires. And Soames solidifies his engagement to Irene with a ring.
S1 E4Episode 4
Nov 10, 20252.152 min
Jolyon assures Frances and June he has cut ties with Louisa. Frances resumes her efforts to secure Horatio for June. In Paris, Soames begins to realise he doesn't fit in with Irene's friends.
S1 E5Episode 5
Nov 17, 20252.551 min
At Forsyte & Co, the climbing Ceylon Gold share price casts doubt on Jolyon's cautious approach. Disaster strikes at the Ceylon Gold mine, prompting the share price to plummet.
S1 E6Episode 6
Nov 24, 202552 min
Frances struggles to hold it together, fearing she is a source of gossip following Jolyon's departure. Irene admits to mourning the life she was promised. Jolyon and Soames argue.
Starring
Francesca Annis
Ann Forsyte
Jack Davenport
James Forsyte
Tom Durant-Pritchard
Monty Dartie
Jamie Flatters
Philip Bosinney
Millie Gibson
Irene
Danny Griffin
Jo Forsyte
Susan Hampshire
Lady Carteret
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Owen Igiehon
Isaac Cole
Tuppence Middleton
Frances Forsyte
Stephen Moyer
Jolyon Forsyte Senior
Joshua Orpin
Soames Forsyte
Josette Simon
Mrs. Ellen Parker Barrington
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Forsytes?
- The Forsytes is streaming on PBS Masterpiece Amazon Channel. It can also be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability is refreshed weekly.
- How many seasons of The Forsytes are there?
- The Forsytes has 1 season and 6 episodes. Status: Returning.
- When is the next season of The Forsytes?
- No air date has been announced for the next episode of The Forsytes. Status: Returning. The latest episode aired on November 24, 2025.
- Who stars in The Forsytes?
- The Forsytes stars Francesca Annis, Jack Davenport, Tom Durant-Pritchard, Jamie Flatters, Millie Gibson.
