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Desire. Ambition. Betrayal. The lavish new period drama premieres on MASTERPIECE in 2026. This reimagining of the Nobel Prize-winning tale of love, ambition, and betrayal follows the wealthy Forsyte family in 1880s London.

Stream this series at wttw.com/watch or the PBS app. Full seasons available for WTTW Passport members.
Frances faces Jo, both in evening wear

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 6

Jo faces a choice between Frances and Louisa while Irene sees her life closing in around her and Anne reveals a family secret. 

Frances holds Irene's hands as they face each other

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 5

Irene begins to learn what it is to be married to a Forsyte, while Frances tries to prevent Jo from seeing Louisa any more.

Bosinney walks down the street with a fur cap on

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 4

The Forsytes want June to marry an aristocrat, Soames having failed in that regard. But June is growing closer to the radical…

Emily, James, and Ann sit in fine clothes in a row in a church

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 3

James is scheming to use a relationship against Jo to install his own son as head of the company, but Soames' romantic choice shocks…

Irene sits at a table outside by a river facing Soames

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 2

Soames quickly intensifies his relationship with Irene without his family's knowledge, while a long-kept secret upends Jo and his…

The Forsyte men stand in front of the altar and a crowd in a church

'The Forsytes' Recap: Episode 1

Jo Forsyte married to advance his family's interests and gave up his passion for art to work for the family firm, which he is due to…