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Great Expectations

20231 season

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.

Synopsis

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.

Episodes

Seasons & episodes

1 season

Episode 1

1. Episode 1

Mar 26, 2023 56 min

Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, has a chance encounter with escaped convict Magwitch that sets him on an unexpected path and into the clutches of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham, who shows him a dark world of possibilities.

Episode 2

2. Episode 2

Mar 26, 2023 58 min

While Pip continues his education with Miss Havisham, he grows increasingly attached to her daughter Estella. In the city of London, the corrupt and powerful lawyer Mr. Jaggers gets a letter that will change Pip’s life forever.

Episode 3

3. Episode 3

Apr 2, 2023 56 min

Having left his life in Gravesend, Pip has a brutal introduction to London, working for Mr. Jaggers. Meanwhile Estella discovers a plan of Miss Havisham’s.

Episode 4

4. Episode 4

Apr 9, 2023 58 min

As London life begins to take its toll, Pip’s immoral work with Jaggers brings Estella back into this life.

Episode 5

5. Episode 5

Apr 16, 2023 57 min

Pip’s past comes back to haunt him as he wonders if he will ever take control of his own destiny.

Episode 6

6. Episode 6

Apr 23, 2023 57 min

As Pip and Jaggers’ plans come to a head, Miss Havisham finally comes face to face with her demons and Estella at last tries to break free after a family revelation.

Ensemble

Cast

Olivia Colman

Olivia Colman

Miss Havisham

Fionn Whitehead

Fionn Whitehead

Pip

Ashley Thomas

Ashley Thomas

Jaggers

Johnny Harris

Johnny Harris

Magwitch

Shalom Brune-Franklin

Shalom Brune-Franklin

Estella

Hayley Squires

Hayley Squires

Sara

Owen McDonnell

Owen McDonnell

Joe

Trystan Gravelle

Trystan Gravelle

Compeyson

Matt Berry

Matt Berry

Mr. Pumblechuck

Production

The details

Release

2023

Seasons

1 season

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