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Miniseries – Little Women

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Louisa May Alcott's semi-autobiographical coming-of-age drama centers on four very different sisters as they embark on the journey from childhood to adulthood during the American Civil War. With the help of their mother, Marmee, Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March navigate what it means to be a young woman, experiencing everything from sibling rivalry and first love to loss and marriage. Set in Concord, Mass., the three-episode series is scripted by Heidi Thomas and directed by Vanessa Caswill.
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Little Women — Miniseries

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Heidi Thomas' Little Women miniseries offers a charming, intimate, and decidedly loyal adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's original story.

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Kelly Lawler USA Today Nov 19, 2019
3/4
The actors spit wordy, period dialogue with delight, and the lazy, airy pacing and jingly score are both fitting and easily identifiable for any Masterpiece devotee. Go to Full Review Sean O'Grady Independent (UK) Nov 19, 2019
If this version of Little Women proves anything it is that chucking decent actors, some famous names, a classic novel and a substantial sum of licence-payers' cash at a project is not enough to make it succeed, on any level except the cinematography. Go to Full Review Hal Boedeker Orlando Sentinel Nov 19, 2019
Writer Heidi Thomas and director Vanessa Caswill tell the timeless story with skill, affection and fresh directness. Go to Full Review Neal Pollack Book & Film Globe Jan 30, 2020
It dragged in soft-focus. I could feel myself dying along with poor Beth. Go to Full Review Becky Lea Den of Geek Nov 20, 2019
It's an often entertaining adaptation of Alcott's 19th century bestseller and is aided at all times by the sparky performances of its cast. Go to Full Review Kristi Turnquist Oregonian Nov 20, 2019
Like the entire production, [Emily] Watson avoids sentimentality and grounds Marmee in genuine emotion. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Terri M @Nightsong Feb 1, 2026 It was just awful. Not faithful to the book. So poorly written. Events happening in random order from the original story in a way that detracted from the story arc. Jo was harsh and weirdly male. Just no. They took a compelling and beautiful story and made it gauche and clumsy. See more James H. @jhanyok1958 Nov 18, 2025 Heart warming! Maya Hawke is outstanding as Jo. See more steve d @RT35616104 Dec 8, 2022 Not among the best versions but well worth your time. See more Read all reviews
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Emily Watson

Marmee March

Maya Hawke

Jo March

Willa Fitzgerald

Meg March

Kathryn Newton

Amy March

Annes Elwy

Beth March

Jonah Hauer-King

Laurie Laurence

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Dec 26, 2017 Part 1 The March sisters -- Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy -- and their mother, Marmee, prepare for Christmas in 1861 without presents and without their father, a Union army chaplain who is away at war; the girls become friends with the new boy next door. Details Episode 2 Aired Dec 27, 2017 Part 2 As Marmee waits by her husband's sickbed in the army hospital, the March sisters learn to cope without their parents; Meg is shocked and embarrassed to hear rumors that Marmee is trying to marry her off to Laurie. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 27, 2017 Part 3 A year has passed and the March family welcomes Meg's twins, but Marmee and Jo are anxious as Beth's health and spirits flag; Aunt Carroll arrives with the opportunity for Jo to accompany her daughter on a tour of Europe, but chooses Amy instead. Details

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Little Women — Miniseries

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Season Info

Director
Vanessa Caswill
Executive Producer
Colin Callender, Lucy Richer, Heidi Thomas, Rebecca Eaton
Screenwriter
Heidi Thomas
Network
BBC
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Dec 26, 2017
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