The Forsyte Saga, Series 2 (2003)

Granada Television's powerful adaptation of John Galsworthy's novels about the sprawling, fractious and aristocratic Forsyte family moves into the 1920s with Series Two, based on the author's To Let. The drama shifts to a new generation shouldering the burdensome legacies of an aging Soames (Damian Lewis) and his failed marriage to free-spirited Irene (Gina McKee). The lovely Fleur (Emma Griffiths Malin), Soames's daughter by second wife Annette (Beatriz Batarda), and strapping Jon (Lee Williams), son of Irene and Soames's bohemian cousin, Jolyon (Rupert Graves), develop a romance much to the dismay of their feuding parents. But the long reach of the elder Forsytes' sins--and the tenderness with which they seek redemption through their children--ultimately undercuts the young lovers' happiness.

Meanwhile, sundry characters move in and out of the Forsytes' orbit, including a French businessman (Michael Maloney) stirring more troubles for Soames and an art dealer (Oliver Milburn) with designs on Fleur. As with Series One, all this will feel familiar to anyone who has seen the 26-part, 1967 version of The Forsyte Saga (the program that arguably created public television as we know it). Yet this updated effort renews and redefines the Forsytes' overlapping tragedies, with a more interior feel and a first-rate contemporary cast. As with its legendary predecessor, this Forsyte Saga depends heavily on the seemingly soulless Soames's slow evolution to humanity; Damian Lewis carries the load brilliantly. --Tom Keogh Amazon.com

A heartwarming story of a Victoria Era Family

The entire story beginning with set 1 is loaded with great acting, excellent photography and an emotionally packed story. These two sets are a keeper to be visited at least once a year February 29, 2008

Beautiful 2!

The saga of the Forsythes continues in part 2 of the saga, uninterrupted in it's production and dramatic presentation. The story only gets more complicated, as do the lives of all involved. Both 1 and 2 are a must for anyone's period piece collection. And even for those who are not collectors, it's still a beautiful series to have as rare and wonderful literature on DVD. July 9, 2007

The Forsyte Saga, Series 2

Excellent, thought provoking series. Relevant to the emotional effects on the human character for the past, as well as the present. Series deals with love, hate, jealousy, bitterness, revenge and all the effects of deception within the triangle of acquaintences, friends, and family. Elaborates on the forces of good and evil in relationships. May 18, 2007

great show

I could (and probably will) watch this again and again. Well done! Never a dull moment in this classic saga. April 3, 2007

The Forsyte Saga, Series 2

I found the whole series, series one and series two to be wonderful, my teenage daughter and I sat for many hours together watching them, I was amazed with how much she couldn't wait to watch the next episode, The only dissapointment was when there was no more to watch October 25, 2005

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