The new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice arrives on Netflix on Thursday 3 December 2026. This six-part limited series, written by Dolly Alderton, stars Emma Corrin, Jack Lowden and Olivia Colman. Release date, cast, number of episodes and how it compares with earlier versions: here is what is confirmed.
The key points in 30 seconds
- Release date: Thursday 3 December 2026 on Netflix.
- Format: six-part limited series.
- Writer: Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love.
- Director: Euros Lyn, who previously worked on Heartstopper.
- Main cast: Emma Corrin (Elizabeth Bennet), Jack Lowden (Mr Darcy), Olivia Colman (Mrs Bennet), Rufus Sewell (Mr Bennet).
When is Pride and Prejudice released on Netflix?
The date of 3 December 2026 was confirmed by Dolly Alderton when the first images were unveiled at the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England. Netflix usually releases its limited series all at once; how the six episodes will be released is still to be confirmed by the platform.
The French title has not yet been specified in the communications we consulted: for now, the series is presented under its original title, Pride and Prejudice.
The cast: who plays Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy?
Emma Corrin, who rose to fame as Diana in The Crown, plays Elizabeth Bennet. Jack Lowden, seen in Slow Horses, plays Mr Darcy. Olivia Colman, who won an Oscar for The Favourite, plays Mrs Bennet, and Rufus Sewell plays her husband, Mr Bennet. Netflix has also announced other names, including Louis Partridge.
| Character | Actor |
|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennet | Emma Corrin |
| Mr Darcy | Jack Lowden |
| Mrs Bennet | Olivia Colman |
| Mr Bennet | Rufus Sewell |
An adaptation by Dolly Alderton
A British journalist, podcaster and novelist, Dolly Alderton is known for her contemporary take on love and friendship. Her six-part adaptation gives Jane Austen’s novel more room than a feature film: the relationships between the Bennet sisters, the weight of money and marriage, and the slow evolution of the feelings between Elizabeth and Darcy can develop fully.
What the series will actually change in the plot has not been detailed: we will not speculate before release.
Previous adaptations: 1995 and 2005
Published in 1813, Pride and Prejudice has been adapted many times. Two versions are the benchmarks: the 1995 BBC series with Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth, and Joe Wright’s 2005 film with Keira Knightley and Matthew Macfadyen. The Netflix version, longer than the film and more recent than the BBC series, will have to find its place between those two models.
How to watch the series in the best conditions
The series will be available with a Netflix subscription. For subtitles, see our guide on how to display subtitles on Netflix. If you have picture problems, our article Netflix: black screen with sound offers a step-by-step method.
Looking for another series? See also the release date of Lupin Part 4 on Netflix.
Frequently asked questions
When is Pride and Prejudice released on Netflix?
The limited series is released on Thursday 3 December 2026 on Netflix.
How many episodes does the series have?
It has six episodes.
Who plays Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy?
Emma Corrin plays Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden plays Mr Darcy.
Who wrote this adaptation?
It was written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn.
Sources
What’s on Netflix — release date and first images ; Sortiraparis — Netflix releases in December 2026. Photo: Gage Skidmore / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0. Information may change until release.