EPISODE
The novel by Louisa May Alcott, which won the admiration of many. This story tells the story of four of the sisters living amidst the American Civil War and moving to send a message to the world about love, loss and loss of emotion.
13 January 1983, London, England, UK
7 October 1959, Syracuse, New York, USA
10 May 1968, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, England, UK
1959, London, England, UK
19 October 1940, Cabra, Dublin, Ireland
16 October 1925, Regent's Park, London, England, UK
1960, Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK
May 14, 2018
It's equally exciting to watch the offspring of Beatrix Kiddo herself - Jo's portrayer Maya Hawke calls Uma Thurman "mom" - tear up a screen with her own defiant rage.
May 10, 2018
The casting is solid, with Emily Watson particularly affecting as Marmee. The star, though, is Maya Hawke, who captures the spirited Jo nicely as she grows into a committed writer and uncompromising lover.
May 15, 2018
Strong female characters shine in classic book adaptation.
May 14, 2018
This is a production that's deeply affectionate toward its characters, the lives they lead, and the time and place from which they've emerged.
May 14, 2018
What resonated for me in Part I is that bravery takes many forms.
May 11, 2018
When [Angela] Lansbury is onscreen, Little Women makes you go, "Oh. This is why we needed this."
May 14, 2018
To its detriment, Little Women returns to the classic PBS Masterpiece style of being true to a piece of literature nearly to the point of drowning it in formaldehyde.
May 15, 2018
It's hard to find many weaknesses -- manly or otherwise -- in this latest take on Little Women.
May 14, 2018
Beautifully produced and faithful to the original story, the miniseries also captures the joyful spirit of the novel despite its many heartaches.
May 14, 2018
Stream it! It's charming, family-friendly fun that brings new pathos to some classic characters.
