“Life calls the tune, we dance.” ― John Galsworthy
The Forsyte Saga’s recent arrival on Netflix and Britbox for streaming has made this fabulous adaptation easily accessible for viewers, especially for Damian Lewis fans who wish to see it. Those of you who love compelling period dramas should meet The Forsytes immediately!
The Forsyte Saga chronicles the lives of the leading members of a large upper-middle class English Family. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are very much aware of their status as “new money.” The main character, Soames Forsyte is nicknamed as a “man of property” in the family by virtue of his ability to accumulate material possessions — but this does not bring him pleasure in his marriage to his beloved Irene or in life in general.