Archive · 5 Sep 2025
PBS's 'The Forsytes' Costume Drama Set for 2026 Premiere
PBS Masterpiece is bringing the story of the wealthy Forsyte family to life in a new costume drama called 'The Forsytes.'
It's based on a series of books and set in London during the 1880s.
The show will be available in the U.S. starting in 2026, with the first trailer already out.
The story follows the Forsytes family as they deal with love, traditions, and personal goals.
The cast includes many well-known actors.
The series has already been renewed for a second season.
The drama is produced by Mammoth Screen in association with ITV Studios.
PBS Masterpiece will premiere the costume drama 'The Forsytes' in 2026.
The show is adapted from John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels.
It depicts a wealthy British family in 1880s London.
The cast includes Francesca Annis, Stephen Moyer, and Jack Davenport.
A second season has already been ordered.
- Who
- A cast including Francesca Annis, Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport, and Millie Gibson.
- What
- PBS Masterpiece will premiere 'The Forsytes,' a costume drama adapted from John Galsworthy's novels.
- When
- The series is set to premiere in the U.S. in 2026.
- Where
- The story is set in 1880s London.
- Why
- The drama explores themes of desire, ambition, and betrayal within a wealthy Victorian family.
- Show Title
- The Forsytes
- Network
- PBS Masterpiece
- U.S. Premiere
- 2026
- Based On
- John Galsworthy’s Forsyte Saga novels
- Setting
- 1880s London
- Lead Actors
- Francesca Annis, Stephen Moyer, Jack Davenport
- Writer
- Debbie Horsfield
- Production Company
- Mammoth Screen (ITV Studios)