Great Expectations

"A classic tale reimagined."

2023-03-26 Drama TV-MA

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.

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Storyline

First Aired

2023-03-26
Last Aired

2023-04-23
Creator

Steven Knight
Genre

Drama
Seasons

1
Episodes

6
Status

Ended
Language

English
Network

BBC One, Hulu

Keywords:

based on novel or book coming of age miniseries period piece

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Season 1

1. Episode 1

Pip, an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, has a chance encounter with escaped convict Magwi...More

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.Less

56mins 2023-03-26

2. Episode 2

While Pip continues his education with Miss Havisham, he grows increasingly attached to her daughter E...More

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.Less

58mins 2023-03-26

3. Episode 3

Having left his life in Gravesend, Pip has a brutal introduction to London, working for Mr. Jaggers. M...More

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.Less

56mins 2023-04-02

4. Episode 4

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

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

58mins 2023-04-09

5. Episode 5

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

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

57mins 2023-04-16

6. Episode 6

As Pip and Jaggers’ plans come to a head, Miss Havisham finally comes face to face with her demons and...More

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.Less