Period drama lovers, get ready: The Forsytes is back with a tantalizing first look at Season 2, and it’s bringing some serious star power. The BBC/PBS Masterpiece series, a prequel to John Galsworthy’s classic The Forsyte Saga, just dropped its teaser following the Season 1 finale—and the stakes have never been higher.
The trailer opens with Joshua Orpin’s Soames declaring, “A new era dawns,” while Millie Gibson’s Irene announces she’s turning her life toward marriage. If the first season’s swirling romantic drama left you breathless, this glimpse promises even more upheaval, secrets, and scandal among the wealthy Forsyte clan.
Who’s Joining the Cast?
The biggest news for fans of historical drama: Richard Rankin, best known as Roger Wakefield in Outlander, is joining the ensemble. Rankin is one of several new faces in Season 2, alongside Art Detectives’ Sarah Alexander and Bob Marley: One Love’s Nia Ashi. Their roles are still under wraps, but the teaser hints at fresh tensions that will shake up the family dynamic.
Returning favorites include Danny Griffin as Jo Forsyte, Tuppence Middleton as Frances Forsyte, Eleanor Tomlinson as Louisa Byrne, Francesca Annis as Ann Forsyte, Stephen Moyer as Jolyon Forsyte Sr., and Jack Davenport as James Forsyte. The series has already been renewed for a third season, so expect this period saga to keep unfolding.
Why This Matters for Period Drama Fans
With Bridgerton dominating streaming charts—Season 4, Part 1 drew 6.4 million households in its first three days, a 52% jump over Season 3—the appetite for lavish, romantic period pieces has never been stronger. The Forsytes taps into that same love of high-stakes romance and family intrigue, but with a grittier, more dramatic edge. If you’re craving something beyond the Regency ballrooms, this Edwardian-era saga is your next obsession.
For more on the best British imports, check out our coverage of PBS Masterpiece’s 2026 lineup, which includes The Count of Monte Cristo and more book adaptations. And if you’re still missing Outlander, the spin-off Blood of My Blood just hit a 200-day streaming streak on Starz ahead of its own Season 2.
What’s Next for The Forsytes?
Season 2 is expected to air later this year on PBS Masterpiece in the U.S. and on BBC in the UK. With a third season already greenlit, the Forsyte family drama is far from over. Watch the full trailer below and get ready for a new chapter of love, betrayal, and ambition.
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