Death Comes to Pemberley

2013 • BBC

4.4

55 reviews

Rating

Eligible

Season 1 episodes (3)

1 Episode 1

12/26/13

It is the eve of the Darcys' annual Lady Anne ball at their magnificent Pemberley home. Darcy and Elizabeth are relaxing with their guests after supper when the festivities are brought to a sudden end. A noise calls them to the window where a hysterical Lydia Bennet is screaming murder. A body is found in the woods, and with George Wickham - Lydia's husband and Darcy's brother in law - found at the scene covered in the blood, a nightmare begins for the Darcys.

2 Episode 2

12/27/13

In the wake of the night's tragic events the ball is cancelled. Wickham is taken into custody and an inquest is scheduled. Elizabeth tells Jane her fears for her marriage as Darcy retreats into a version of his younger self to deal with the scandal. He travels to the hearing, but Elizabeth finds herself preoccupied with equally pressing matters at home when Louisa Bidwell confides a secret to her which will have far reaching consequences for them all.

3 Episode 3

12/28/13

Wickham is found guilty of murder, and as his trial progresses revelations of his indiscretions and secrets come thick and fast. Darcy's preoccupation with saving the reputation of Pemberley, and his part in coercing Georgiana to marry for duty drives a wedge between him and Elizabeth. As the trial draws to a close Wickham's fate looks sealed until a last-minute turn of events - but will it be enough to save him from death by hanging?

About this show

Adapted from PD James' internationally bestselling novel, this Victorian murder mystery is an inventive homage to Jane Austen. The story picks up six years after Pride and Prejudice. Lizzie and Darcy are happier than ever, with a young son, Fitzwilliam. They host a ball in their Pemberley home, but festivities are brought to an abrupt halt with the sombre discovery of a dead man in the woods. So begins a nightmare and mounting scandal which will threaten to engulf Pemberley and all that the Darcys hold dear.

Ratings and reviews

4.4

55 reviews

Tabitha Smith

January 20, 2014

The way they have combined murder mysteries with period drama as well as keeping to jane austens original novel is great! I'm totally hooked!!

Izzy Robinson

April 15, 2014

I never watched the actual thing, but this spin-off has convinced me to.

Ziggy03

October 9, 2014

It says please buy now when i already have (what the hell!!!!!)

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