Great Expectations

2023 6.4 (33 votes) 1 Seasons

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Genres

Drama

Networks

BBC One
Hulu

Created By

Steven Knight

A classic tale reimagined.

Overview

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.

Key Crew

Top Cast

Olivia Colman

Miss Havisham

Fionn Whitehead

Pip

Ashley Thomas

Jaggers

Johnny Harris

Magwitch

Shalom Brune-Franklin

Estella

Hayley Squires

Sara

Owen McDonnell

Joe

Trystan Gravelle

Compeyson

Seasons

Season 1 (2023)

No overview available.

6 episodes

Episodes

Episode 1: Episode 1

2023-03-26

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.

Runtime: 56 min

Episode 2: Episode 2

2023-03-26

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.

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 3: Episode 3

2023-04-02

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.

Runtime: 56 min

Episode 4: Episode 4

2023-04-09

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

Runtime: 58 min

Episode 5: Episode 5

2023-04-16

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

Runtime: 57 min

Episode 6: Episode 6

2023-04-23

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.

Runtime: 57 min