FX's Great Expectations

FULL SEASON— Only on Hulu

A classic tale reimagined.

FX’s Great Expectations is a six-part limited series adaptation of Charles Dickens’ novel of the same name by award-winning writer Steven Knight.

Great Expectations is the coming-of-age story of “Pip,” an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, until a twist of fate and the evil machinations of the mysterious and eccentric “Miss Havisham” shows him a dark world of possibilities. Under the great expectations placed upon him, Pip will have to work out the true cost of this new world and whether it will truly make him the man he wishes to be. A damning critique of the class system, Dickens’ novel was published in 1861 after first releasing it in a series of weekly chapters beginning in December 1860.

Steven Knight’s vision of the classic tale remains as percipient as the original. Knight serves as writer, and also executive producer alongside Tom Hardy, Ridley Scott, Dean Baker, David W. Zucker and Kate Crowe– the team behind FX’s A Christmas Carol. Brady Hood and Samira Radsi serve as directors.

Great Expectations is produced by FX Productions in association with the BBC, Scott Free and Hardy Son & Baker.

The series will be available exclusively on Hulu.

EXPLORE EPISODES

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Episode 1

Pip (Tom Sweet), an orphan who yearns for a greater lot in life, has a chance encounter with escaped convict Magwitch (Johnny Harris) that sets him on an unexpected path and into the clutches of the mysterious and eccentric Miss Havisham (Olivia Colman), who shows him a dark world of possibilities. Written by Steven Knight; directed by Brady Hood.

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Episode 2

While Pip (Tom Sweet/Fionn Whitehead) continues his education with Miss Havisham (Olivia Colman), he grows increasingly attached to her daughter Estella (Chloe Lea/Shalom Brune-Franklin). In the city of London, the corrupt and powerful lawyer Mr. Jaggers (Ashley Thomas) gets a letter that will change Pip’s life forever. Written by Steven Knight; directed by Brady Hood.

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Episode 3

Having left his life in Gravesend, Pip (Fionn Whitehead) has a brutal introduction to London, working for Mr. Jaggers (Ashley Thomas). Meanwhile Estella (Shalom Brune-Franklin) discovers a plan of Miss Havisham’s (Olivia Colman). Written by Steven Knight; directed by Brady Hood.

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Episode 4

As London life begins to take its toll, Pip’s (Fionn Whitehead) immoral work with Jaggers (Ashley Thomas) brings Estella (Shalom Brune-Franklin) shockingly back into this life. Written by Steven Knight; directed by Brady Hood.

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Episode 5

Pip’s (Fionn Whitehead) past comes back to haunt him as he wonders if he will ever take control of his own destiny. Written by Steven Knight; directed by Samira Radsi.

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Episode 6

As Pip (Fionn Whitehead) and Jaggers’ (Ashley Thomas) plans come to a head, Miss Havisham (Olivia Colman) finally comes face to face with her demons and Estella (Shalom Brune-Franklin) at last tries to break free after a family revelation. Written by Steven Knight; directed by Samira Radsi.