Bleak House

A rich, slow-burning Victorian drama full of secrets and legal fog, rewarding close attention with emotional depth and a sprawling cast.

Created by

Andrew Davies

Genres

Drama

Starring

Anna Maxwell Martin, Denis Lawson, Carey Mulligan

Overview

The generous John Jarndyce, struggling with his own past, and his two young wards Richard and Ada, are all caught up, like Lady Dedlock, in the infamous case of Jarndyce vs. Jarndyce, which will make one of them rich beyond imagination if it can ever be brought to a conclusion. As Tulkinghorn digs deeper into Lady Dedlock's past, he unearths a secret that will change their lives forever, and which is almost as astounding as the final outcome of the Jarndyce case.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Grief, identity, obsession, family

Content

Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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