The Way We Live Now (2001)

At the heart of the narrative breathes Augustus Melmotte, a financier of enigmatic European descent, whose past is as cryptic as his financial ventures. Trollope paints him as an obscure yet significant 'entity in the city', though this 'entity' remains shrouded in mystery. Within the blink of an eye upon stepping foot in London, he unveils a fresh enterprise, luring potential associates with the allure of quick riches. Melmotte finds himself in the midst of a whirlpool of decadent aristocrats, cunning widows, and nouveau riche entrepreneurs, all vying for a slice of his economic empire. His rebellious offspring, Marie, portrayed by Shirley Henderson, adds another layer of intrigue, as do Cheryl Campbell, Matthew Macfadyen, and Paloma Baeza who breathe life into the aristocratic yet financially strapped Carbury family.

The Way We Live Now is a drama show featuring Shirley Henderson.

The Way We Live Now is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on The Roku Channel and it's also available on Britbox Apple TV Channel .