‘MISS AUSTEN’ ON MASTERPIECE PBS: WHAT WE KNOW
Arriving on Masterpiece PBS this Sunday is a new period drama! That is right, coming on Sunday is a drama about the sister of one of the literary world’s most famous authors. As a result, we want to spotlight this period drama with a what we know about Miss Austen feature. With a properly talented cast, the period drama promises to be another show worth any aficionados of the genre.
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‘MISS AUSTEN’ ON MASTERPIECE PBS: WHAT WE KNOW. #MissAustenPBS #MissAusten #PeriodDrama Share on XThis drama follows Cassandra Austen as she deals with the declining life and health of her sister, Jane. It’s also about how Cassandra does anything and everything she can to protect Jane and her name. The show, as described by Masterpiece PBS will follow the character which gets immersive in “this fascinating, witty and heart-breaking reimagined tale of sisterly love.” As we look at what else is to come in this new period drama, add Miss Austen to your viewing calendar – because it promises to be another amazing story from the beloved Masterpiece branding.
WHAT WE KNOW about MISS AUSTEN
THE CAST
Playing some of the characters in this drama is impressive talent. This includes Rose Leslie, Kevin McNally, Phyllis Logan, Max Irons and in Jane’s role, Patsy Ferran.
The incomparable Keeley Hawes will also be playing Cassandra Austen.
THE EPISODES
Comprised of four hourlong episodes, here’s an overview of what you’ll see in Miss Austen.
One
Why is Cassandra Austen determined to find the letters her sister Jane wrote to her friend Eliza?
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Two
As Cassandra falls ill, her mind is flooded with memories of difficult times.
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Three
Through her fevered delirium, Cassandra guards Jane’s letters from her sister-in-law Mary Austen.
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Four
Cassandra takes a final step to protect Jane’s legacy
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THE STORY
In a more thorough release, according to Masterpiece PBS, this drama will be about the Austen family and in particular, Cassandra who is “Notoriously known for burning Jane’s letters.” The question then becomes “did Cassandra Austen truly protect her famous sister’s reputation?” The overview from Masterpiece ends saying that viewers should “Immerse in this literary mystery, reimagined as a fascinating, witty, and heart-breaking tale of sisterly love.”
THE TRAILER
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…and that’s what we know about Sunday’s Miss Austen? Will you be watching this one? What are you most curious to see in this drama? Comment all of your thoughts below! Let’s hear what you think of this period drama.
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