Great Expectations
“A classic tale reimagined.”
Series Overview
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 6 Episodes
2023 – 2023
Premiered: Sun, Mar 26, 2023
Steven KnightLatest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 6: “Episode 6”
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.
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Extended TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-02-16
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Steven Knight
Charles Dickens
Keefus Ciancia
Dan Atherton
Fiona DeSouza, Paul Knight, Jason Savage
Kate Crowe, Dean Baker, Mona Qureshi, Ridley Scott, David W. Zucker
Department Leadership Roster
Sonja Klaus
Production Design
Verity Hawkes
Costume Design
Dan Atherton
Director of Photography
Fiona DeSouza
Editor
Paul Knight
Editor
Jason Savage
Editor
Dániel Hajnal
Editor
Keefus Ciancia
Original Music Composer
Mark Kinsella
Producer
Tallulah Fairfax
Producer
Steve Dent
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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TV-MA: Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
International Certification Matrix
Mature Audience Only — Specifically designed to be viewed by adults and unsuitable for children under 17.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Great Expectations
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What is Great Expectations about?
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
How many seasons does Great Expectations have?
Great Expectations comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Great Expectations?
Key cast members in Great Expectations include Olivia Colman, Fionn Whitehead, Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris, Hayley Squires.
Who created or directed Great Expectations?
Great Expectations was developed and directed by Steven Knight.