La Dynastie des Forsyte

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

7 avril 2002 - 3.9/5

The Forsyte family gathers to celebrate the engagement of Winifred Forsyte to Montague Dartie. Soames Forsyte, a rich and successful partner in the family law firm, meets penniless but beautiful and accomplished Irene Heron. Young Jolyon, who is in love with his children’s French governess, Helene, decides to leave his wife, cutting himself off from the family and forfeiting his fortune.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

14 avril 2002 - 3.8/5

Irene has agreed to marry Soames. Two years later, Soames, concerned about his marriage, hires architect Bosinney to build a country house at Robin Hill for Irene. Bosinney is the husband-to-be of June, daughter of young Jolyon Forsythe. Young Jolyon is surprised when his father, old Jolyon, gets back in touch.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

21 avril 2002 - 4/5

Irene and Bosinney fall in love. With the exception of June and Soames, the entire family seems to know about the affair. Soames is furious when the house costs more to build and decides to sue Bosinney.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

28 avril 2002 - 3.8/5

Irene and Bosinney spend time together, and when she comes home late, Soames takes advantage of her unlocked bedroom door and rapes her. When Irene meets Bosinney the next day, he’s furious. As he runs through the foggy streets to confront Soames, he’s hit by a cab and killed. Old Jolyon reunites his family, and they buy and move to Robin Hill.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

5 mai 2002 - 3.7/5

Irene leaves Soames for good, leaving behind everything, including her wedding ring. June and her father, young Jolyon, reunite. Soames is in a deep depression. Five years pass, and Helene (the French governess) has died. Old Jolyon meets Irene by chance and they become friends.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

12 mai 2002 - 4/5

Old Jolyon dies. To the astonishment of all, he has left Irene some money. Twelve years pass. Soames marries Annette, a French woman. Dartie is gambling recklessly and cavorting with prostitutes, embarrassing the family.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

19 décembre 2002 - 3.4/5

Épisode 8 - Episode 8

26 décembre 2002 - 3.2/5

Épisode 1 - Episode 1

1 juin 2003 - 4/5

The Forsyte family, including Soames and Annette’s daughter, Fleur, gathers in London when June arrives with her half-brother Jon (son of young Jolyon and Irene). Eleven years later, in 1920, Fleur and Jon meet again, unaware of their family connection.

Épisode 2 - Episode 2

8 juin 2003 - 4/5

Fleur visits a farm where Jon is working. Young Jolyon, who is ill, asks Soames to stop Fleur seeing his son, but Soames was unaware of their friendship. Fleur goes to Robin Hill when Jon is away and meets his parents without divulging her identity.

Épisode 3 - Episode 3

15 juin 2003 - 4/5

Jon and Fleur meet at Robin Hill, and Fleur relates their parents’ history. Jolyon is still very ill, and Annette is still having an affair. Fleur realizes she may have to break with Jon; her father presses her to marry Michael Mont.

Épisode 4 - Episode 4

22 juin 2003 - 4/5

Irene, who has told her son, Jon, about her relationship with Soames, wants to thwart Jon and Fleur’s love affair. When Soames and Irene meet again, he recounts their history in a threatening manner. Jon tells Fleur it’s over.

Épisode 5 - Episode 5

29 juin 2003 - 3.6/5

Though Fleur and Jon are in love, Fleur decides to marry Michael Mont. She shuns her father, who tells her about the fateful night when he was violent with Irene. Soames returns to Robin Hill for the last time to say a final goodbye to Irene.

Épisode 6 - Episode 6

- 3/5

Both sides of the feuding Forsyte family run into each other at a cricket match. Jolyon has heartbreaking news for Irene. John has a hard decision to make while Fleur plots to make it for him. Soames tries to help Fleur with her plan.

Épisode 7 - Episode 7

29 juin 2003 - 3.5/5

Fleur blames Soames for her situation. A Forsyte wedding is planned. June is curator of the gallery. John visits the gallery to ask June for advice. Soames makes a confession and pays someone a visit.

Épisode 8 - Making of (Documentary)

- 3/5

20-minute behind-the-scenes promotional documentary from The Forsyte Saga Collection DVD