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Where can I stream The Forsytes?
In the United States, The Forsytes streams on PBS, PBS Masterpiece, Thirteen, and WETA+. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 12 other countries.
The Forsytes
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Good for family movie night · friends night · teens
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Chronicles the lives of four generations of an upper-class family of stockbrokers, set against the backdrop of a rapidly evolving late-Victorian world.
Epic Family SagaVictorian Social RealismClass Conflict & CapitalismInter-generational DramaLiterary AdaptationPeriod Costume DetailMelancholic ToneCharacter-Driven NarrativeHistorical Immersion
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Is The Forsytes worth watching?
50
MediocreGoodWatch scoreOpinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 50 (IMDb 6.4 and Metacritic 59).
Is The Forsytes okay for kids?
Strong languageSexual content
Yes: its content advisories are strong language and sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.
Is The Forsytes plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Forsytes good for date night?
and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational
It's better for a family night: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.
What tropes does The Forsytes use?
Rape Discretion ShotEmbarrassing First NameParental Marriage VetoRedemption Equals DeathOoh, Me Accent's SlippingDeadpan SnarkerThe PollyannaLove MartyrInformed AttractivenessSpared by the AdaptationIce QueenBabies Make Everything Betterand 40 more
TV Tropes lists 52 tropes for it, including Rape Discretion Shot, Embarrassing First Name, and Parental Marriage Veto.