'The Forsytes Saga' Returns to TV: Everything to Know About the Release and How to Watch
The third take on Galsworthy’s saga, already renewed for Season 2!
If you enjoy sweeping family sagas like Downton Abbey or The Gilded Age, and appreciate historical dramas rich in character and visual flair − then I have great news for you!
The Forsytes Saga is making a grand return to TV, in what promises to be one of the most ambitious period dramas of the coming year.
A Classic Reimagined
This third TV adaptation of John Galsworthy’s Nobel-winning novels comes as a six-part series from Poldark writer Debbie Horsfield. Set in late Victorian England and spanning four generations, it stars Millie Gibson, Joshua Orpin, Francesca Annis, Eleanor Tomlinson, Jack Davenport, and Stephen Moyer — with Susan Hampshire making a nostalgic return from the 1967 version.
When and Where to Watch
In the UK, The Forsytes will debut on Channel 5 in late 2025, offering audiences a rich visual and dramatic feast . With its high production values and ensemble cast, the show aims to captivate fans of period dramas everywhere.
Season 2 Greenlit Before Season 1 Premiere
In a strong vote of confidence, PBS and Channel 5 have already commissioned a second season even before the first has aired, with filming underway in the UK . This rare early renewal underscores just how compelling the producers expect the series to be.
