The new series
- Pride and Prejudice is a new six-part limited series of the novel, made for Netflix.
- On Netflix from 3 December 2026.
- Directed by Euros Lyn and written by Dolly Alderton.
- With Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy, Olivia Colman as Mrs Bennet, Rufus Sewell as Mr Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet and Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley.
- Netflix says the series stays close to the 1813 novel, with some creative changes.
- Dates and credits as announced, checked on 24 October 2026.
The story, without the ending
When rich Mr Bingley rents Netherfield Park near the Bennets, Mrs Bennet hopes that one of her five daughters will marry him.
At a village ball, Bingley is delighted by Jane, while Mr Darcy's dismissive remark about Elizabeth colours her opinion of him.
Elizabeth goes to Netherfield to nurse Jane, and her conversations with Darcy draw his interest while she mistakes his attention for criticism.
Mr Collins visits with plans to choose a Bennet wife, while the charming Mr Wickham wins Elizabeth's trust with his account of Darcy's cruelty.
Elizabeth refuses Mr Collins, and Bingley's departure disappoints Jane, while Charlotte Lucas accepts Collins because she wants a comfortable home.
Visiting Charlotte in Kent, Elizabeth meets Darcy again near Lady Catherine de Bourgh's home, but his frequent calls leave her uncertain about his intentions.
Themes
First impressions: Elizabeth trusts her skill at judging people, but wounded pride and charming manners shape what she is willing to believe.
Pride and rank: Darcy's sense of social rank affects his manners and makes his growing interest in Elizabeth a source of conflict.
Marriage and money: The Bennet daughters' uncertain future shows why marriage involves financial security as well as affection and respect.
Women's choices: Elizabeth's wish to choose for herself stands against a society that offers women few ways to secure their future.
Self knowledge: The story asks whether people can recognise their own faults and change their minds when better evidence appears.
Characters
- Elizabeth BennetThe second Bennet daughter, witty and independent, who prides herself on judging people well and wants a marriage built on respect. In the series: Emma Corrin.
- Fitzwilliam DarcyA wealthy owner of Pemberley, reserved and proud, who struggles with his attraction to a woman far below his rank. In the series: Jack Lowden.
- Jane BennetThe eldest sister, beautiful and gentle, who sees good in everyone and hopes for a happy match with Mr Bingley. In the series: Freya Mavor.
- Charles BingleyA rich, friendly young man who rents Netherfield and is easily led by his friends and sisters. In the series: Daryl McCormack.
- Mrs BennetElizabeth's anxious, noisy mother, who is desperate to see her five daughters married before the family estate passes away. In the series: Olivia Colman.
- Mr BennetElizabeth's dry and bookish father, who enjoys mocking his neighbours and avoids family trouble. In the series: Rufus Sewell.
Questions
What is Pride and Prejudice about?
Pride and Prejudice is about Elizabeth Bennet's judgments of others in a society shaped by love, class, money and marriage. Her encounters with Mr Darcy explore how easily a first impression can become a settled belief.
Who are the main characters in Pride and Prejudice?
The main characters are Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy, whose early judgments of each other shape the story. Jane Bennet, Mr Bingley, Mrs Bennet, Mr Bennet, Mr Wickham and Mr Collins also shape Elizabeth's family life and choices.
What are the main themes of Pride and Prejudice?
The main themes are pride, prejudice, social rank, marriage, money and the choices open to women. Austen connects these themes through family worries, competing ideas of a suitable marriage and the need to question personal judgments.
When can I see the new series of Pride and Prejudice?
On Netflix from 3 December 2026.
Is the new series based on a book?
Yes. It is based on Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. Netflix says the series stays close to the 1813 novel, with some creative changes.
