What's new
Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for its upcoming six-part adaptation of Jane Austen's classic novel, Pride and Prejudice. Set to premiere on December 3, the new series features Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet alongside Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy. Lowden, known for his starring role in Slow Horses, embodies the iconic proud gentleman in a faithful adaptation set against 19th-century English society.
About the series
Written by Dolly Alderton, the six-episode adaptation is directed entirely by Euros Lyn. The narrative focuses on the lively Bennet household, led by their animated mother, played by Olivia Colman. The cast alongside Corrin and Lowden includes:
- Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley
- Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet
- Hopey Parish, Hollie Avery, and Rhea Norwood as the remaining Bennet sisters
- Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins
- Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham
- Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh
What to expect
The series details the journey of Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy as they move from early hostility to romance. While Darcy's friend Mr. Bingley pursues Jane Bennet, Elizabeth and Darcy initially exchange barbs and clash before unexpected circumstances bring them closer together. The footage highlights a sun-drenched aesthetic and explores the sisterhood of the Bennet family as they grow from playing at being ladies into becoming them. Writer Dolly Alderton shared that the classic tale remains deeply relevant today due to the universal nature of its central emotions. For precise release times or localized platform schedules, details are not specified in the source; please check the official notice.
Source: netflix new series release - BingNews · Published October 28, 2026 · Photo by Mateusz Górecki on Unsplash
