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New 'Forsyte Saga' Season 3 Greenlit!
10 Mar
Summary
- Period drama 'The Forsytes' renewed for a third season.
- The show is based on John Galsworthy's 1920s novels.
- Season three production begins next month in Europe.
Period drama enthusiasts can rejoice as Channel 5's 'The Forsytes' has officially secured a renewal for its third season. This exciting news arrives even before the show's initial six-part run premieres in the United States. The series, inspired by John Galsworthy's classic 1920s novels, delves into the lives of an affluent family navigating societal expectations and personal desires.
Filmed last year, the second season's greenlight followed the first season's success with Channel 5 viewers. Now, anticipation builds for the third installment, with production slated to begin in the UK and across Europe next month. Described as a blend of 'Downton Abbey' and 'Bridgerton,' the drama promises ample romance, intrigue, and family conflict.
The narrative centers on four generations of the Forsyte family, stockbrokers bound by tradition and reputation. Conflict arises between Soames Forsyte and his cousin Jolyon regarding the family firm's succession. Their lives, along with those of other family members, are complicated by the arrival of significant new characters, forcing each to confront the age-old dilemma between duty and desire.
The stellar cast features Francesca Annis as matriarch Ann, Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte, Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Forsyte Sr., and Jack Davenport as James Forsyte. Supporting roles include Danny Griffin as Jolyon Forsyte Jr., Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne, Millie Gibson as Irene Heron, and Joshua Orpin as Soames Forsyte, bringing this saga to life.
