A gripping trailer for The Forsytes season 2 previews upcoming drama following the intense season 1 conclusion. The period series, adapted from John Galsworthy’s The Forsyte Saga, returns with heightened family tensions.
Key Trailer Moments
Joshua Orpin’s Soames schemes to restore the family’s standing. His wife Irene, portrayed by Millie Gibson, pledges full devotion to their marriage, sidelining her personal aspirations. Soames declares, “a new era dawns,” signaling major shifts ahead.
Viewers catch the debut appearance of Richard Rankin’s character, known from Outlander. The trailer dropped shortly after the season 1 finale aired on MASTERPIECE PBS in the US.
Cast Returns and Additions
Core ensemble members reprise their roles: Danny Griffin as Jo Forsyte, Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte, Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne, Francesca Annis as Ann Forsyte, Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Forsyte Sr., and Jack Davenport as James Forsyte.
New faces join Rankin, including Sarah Alexander from Art Detectives and Nia Ashi of Bob Marley: One Love.
Season 1 Finale Recap
The finale culminates with Jo abandoning Frances to rekindle his romance with Louisa, learning of their twin children in a stunning revelation.
Production Insights
Creator Debbie Horsfield, acclaimed for Poldark, shares her approach: “Initially, I was nervous about taking on someone else’s characters, but I quickly realised I had to imagine they were my characters, to get inside their heads and understand what made them tick. So I did that and Poldark seemed to go OK.”
Season 1 streams now, with season 2 arriving soon on Channel 5 in the UK. Producers confirm renewal for a third season, underscoring strong backing for the series.
