Great Expectations is the latest FX series based on Charles Dickens‘s novel of the same name. The series is set in the 19th Century and revolves around themes like redemption, love, betrayal, and social class. The novel is considered one of the best works Dickens has penned and is being studied widely for its character development and imagery. The series revolves around Pip, an orphan who aims to rise among the social ranks and make a name for himself. Hailing from the Peaky Blinders series creator, Great Expectations is one of the shows you should look forward to in 2023. Here is everything we know about the upcoming series.
Great Expectations Season 1 Release Date: When will it air?
Fortunately, a specific release date for the upcoming drama series has already been released, and you will not have to wait long to binge on the series. The series will be debuting on March 26th, 2023. However, if your area is in the US, you can watch the upcoming series exclusively on Hulu. The series will be available for all international fans on BBC, and it will also be available for streaming on Star+ and Disney, but this will come later after its debut. The series will first release two episodes; the rest will drop weekly until the last one.
Great Expectations Season 1 Plot: What will Happen?
The series is based on Charles Dickinson’s 13th novel, and it tells the story of Pip, the young orphan who lives with her heartless sister and his husband, Joe. Joe is a blacksmith, and Pip is expected to take charge of the Blacksmith business one day. Pip, however, gets a benefactor who introduces him to the luxurious world, and he has to adapt to dining with the rich and the mighty.
Great Expectations Season 1 Cast: Who will be in?
Fionn Whitehead plays Pip, the series protagonist. He is the orphan raised by his harsh and unfeeling big sister. As the second male In the family, he is expected to manage someday and inherit the family business despite lacking business skills. The actor has been featured in other tv shows, including Emily, Dunkirk, and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch. Whitehead will be starring alongside Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham. She is a wealthy high-class lady who is driven by the desire to revenge on his adversaries. She is abandoned at the altar and therefore adopts a young girl training her to break men’s hearts. Other actors included Shalom Brune-Franklin as Estella, Ashley Thomas as Jaggers, Johnny Harris as Magwitch, Hayley Squires as Sara, and Owen McDonell as Joe. Laurie Ogden as Biddy, Trysan Gravelle as Compeyson, and Rudi Darmalingam as Wemmick.
Great Expectations Season 1 Trailer: When can we watch it?
Fortunately, a trailer for the Great Expectations series has already been released, and you can check it out on either YouTube or FX. The trailer narrates the story of Pip, a young, ambitious orphan with big dreams for the future. His plans, however, take a different course when a benefactor presents him with better opportunities. The trailer starts with a narration of a woman declaring how she was obsessed with love while growing up. It then progresses to Pip being taken to London by his new benefactor, wars, heartbreak, and sacrifices. “What a priced creature we have fished from the river” is the last word heard before the screen goes black.
