Overview

Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their father is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage.

Created by Heidi Thomas

Network

• BBC One

Seasons & Episodes

Cast

• 

  Maya Hawke

  Jo March

  3 eps

• 

  Willa Fitzgerald

  Meg March

  3 eps

• 

  Kathryn Newton

  Amy March

  3 eps

• 

  Annes Elwy

  Beth March

  3 eps

Themes

• sibling relationship
• based on novel or book
• coming of age
• miniseries
• period drama
• new england
• american civil war
• 19th century

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