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Netflix releases trailer for six-part Pride and Prejudice series, due December 3

Netflix has released the full trailer for its six-part Pride and Prejudice limited series starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden, which arrives on the streamer on December 3.

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Mixed · 2Netflix released the full trailer for its Pride and Prejudice limited series on 28 October, with Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy. Centre · 2The six-part series is due on Netflix on December 3. Mixed · 2It is described as a faithful adaptation of Jane Austen's 1813 novel, written by Dolly Alderton and directed by Euros Lyn.

Mixed · 2The cast includes Olivia Colman as Mrs. Bennet, Rufus Sewell as Mr. Bennet, Freya Mavor as Jane Bennet, Jamie Demetriou as Mr. Collins, Daryl McCormack as Mr. Bingley, Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham, Rhea Norwood as Lydia Bennet and Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh. Mixed · 2Corrin is also an executive producer, alongside Laura Lankester, Alderton, Will Johnston and Louise Mutter of Lookout Point and Lyn. Centre · 1Deadline describes the trailer opening with Elizabeth and Jane talking on a rooftop about their futures, with Mr. Darcy seen skipping rocks on a lake and Colman delivering the novel's opening line about a single man in possession of a good fortune.

Centre · 2Coverage links the series to the Sense and Sensibility film directed by Georgia Oakley, released in cinemas earlier this month; Collider calls it a reintroduction to the Dashwood sisters, and Deadline notes shared elements such as the rock-skipping scene and Fiona Shaw appearing in both. Centre · 1Collider highlights Lowden as a Slow Horses star and James Bond finalist.

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Variety presents a straightforward trailer and cast announcement, framing the show as a reboot of the Elizabeth and Darcy love story.
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Full cast list with prior credits and the production team.
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Does not mention the December 3 premiere date or describe the trailer's content.
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“adversaries-to-lovers”“Reboot”
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“starring Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as adversaries-to-lovers Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy” — Variety

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Collider and Deadline treat it as an enthusiastic trailer release; Collider casts it as the next Austen adaptation after Sense and Sensibility, and Deadline walks through the trailer scene by scene.
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Release date, trailer moments, and links to the Sense and Sensibility film.
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Collider gives little on cast or crew beyond the leads.
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“gorgeous, sun-drenched look”“Timeless Slow Burn Romance”
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“It provides a gorgeous, sun-drenched look at the newest take on Jane Austen's legendary novel” — Collider
“Netflix Unveils ‘Pride And Prejudice’ Series Trailer Teases Timeless Slow Burn Romance” — Deadline

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