The Forsyte Saga (2002)

In the heart of Edwardian England, the expansive Forsyte clan thrives in their upper middle-class existence. The narrative pivots around two polarizing figures, Soames Forsyte and his cousin Jolyon. Soames, a proper, straight-laced solicitor, is bewitched by the enchanting Irene, his love for her being his solitary vulnerability. This vulnerability extends to his cherished daughter, Fleur, a young woman who, at the ripe age of eighteen, has mastered the art of coaxing her doting father into granting her every whim. Juxtaposing Soames, we meet Jolyon, a free-spirited artist who rebels against societal norms, choosing love over loyalty as he abandons his wife to live with his children's nanny. His unconventional choices lead him to an unexpected second chance at love with Irene, the woman who once bewitched Soames. Their union brings forth a son, Jon, who unknowingly walks on parallel paths with Fleur. The 1920s see a shift in the dynamics of the Forsyte family. Decades after Soames' tumultuous marriage to Irene disintegrated, both have found solace in new partnerships. Irene has found happiness with Jolyon, deepening his status as a Forsyte outcast. Meanwhile, Soames has found a new muse in the beautiful yet unfaithful Frenchwoman, Annette. However, as their children, Jon and Fleur, cross paths and a passionate love story ensues, the spectres of their parents' past threaten to resurface. The Forsyte Saga weaves an intricate tapestry of obsession, happiness, tragedy, adultery, unrequited love, and possessive desire. As the young lovers embark on their journey, unaware of the shadows of their parents' past, their lives intersect in ways that will bring either joy or despair, echoing the complexities of the world around them.

The Forsyte Saga is a drama show featuring Gina McKee.

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