Series

Great Expectations

“A classic tale reimagined.”

★ 5.7(41)20231 season

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Good to know

Creator: Steven Knight
Release date: 2023-03-26
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 6
Network: BBC One, Hulu
Status: Ended
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: FX Productions

Great Expectations — trailer

About Great Expectations

Great Expectations is a 2023 web series in the Drama genre, created by Steven Knight, starring Olivia Colman, Fionn Whitehead and Ashley Thomas. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes, and originally aired on BBC One and Hulu. It holds an average rating of 5.7/10 from 41 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Great Expectations in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries6 eps · 2023

Cast

Olivia Colman

Miss Havisham

Fionn Whitehead

Pip

Ashley Thomas

Jaggers

Johnny Harris

Magwitch

Hayley Squires

Sara

Owen McDonnell

Joe

Trystan Gravelle

Compeyson

Matt Berry

Mr. Pumblechuck

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookcoming of ageminiseriesperiod piece

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Great Expectations in Egypt?+

Great Expectations is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Great Expectations on Netflix?+

Great Expectations is not on Netflix in Egypt right now.

How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?+

Great Expectations has 1 season and 6 episodes in total.

Who stars in Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations stars Olivia Colman, Fionn Whitehead, Ashley Thomas, Johnny Harris and Hayley Squires.

When did Great Expectations come out?+

Great Expectations is a 2023 web series created by Steven Knight.

What genre is Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations is Drama series.

Who created Great Expectations?+

Great Expectations was created by Steven Knight.