Pride and Prejudice trailer drops: When is the new Netflix series released and how to watch

The first trailer for Netflix’s highly anticipated new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice has arrived, giving fans a first look at Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy ahead of the six-part series’ release on December 3.

Written by bestselling author Dolly Alderton, the new adaptation brings Jane Austen’s beloved romance back to the screen, with a star-studded cast including Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell, Freya Mavor and Louis Partridge.

Here’s everything you need to know about watching the new Pride and Prejudice series:

• Release date: Thursday, December 3, 2026.
• Where to watch: Netflix.
• Number of episodes: Six.
• Writer: Dolly Alderton, author of Everything I Know About Love.
• Director: Euros Lyn.
• Lead cast: Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet and Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy.
• Other stars: Olivia Colman, Rufus Sewell, Freya Mavor, Hopey Parish, Hollie Avery, Rhea Norwood, Jamie Demetriou, Daryl McCormack, Louis Partridge and Fiona Shaw.

What does the new Pride and Prejudice trailer show?

The newly released trailer offers the first glimpse of the Bennet family and their romantic entanglements in action, following an earlier preview of photographs shared during the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England.

Olivia Colman appears as the formidable Mrs Bennet, delivering her signature exclamation, “Mr. Bennet!”, while Rufus Sewell plays her husband, who appears more than happy to tune out the lively chatter of his daughters.

The trailer introduces the five Bennet sisters, with Corrin taking centre stage as Elizabeth, alongside Hopey Parish as Mary, Hollie Avery as Kitty, Rhea Norwood as Lydia and Freya Mavor as Jane.

But it is the developing romance between Elizabeth and Mr Darcy that promises to be the main attraction. Played by Corrin and Lowden, the pair are shown amid the lush countryside of Hertfordshire, with the trailer teasing the tension, misunderstandings and romantic yearning that have made Austen’s story a classic.

Viewers also get glimpses of Jamie Demetriou as Mr Collins, Daryl McCormack as Mr Bingley, Louis Partridge as Mr Wickham and Fiona Shaw as Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

When is Pride and Prejudice released on Netflix?

The new Pride and Prejudice series premieres on Thursday, December 3, 2026, on Netflix.

The six-part adaptation will be available to watch on the streaming platform, bringing Austen’s much-loved story of romance, family expectations and social class to a new generation.

An exact release time has not been confirmed in the information provided, so viewers should check Netflix for availability on the day.

Who stars in the new Pride and Prejudice series?

The adaptation boasts a high-profile cast, with Corrin and Lowden leading the romance as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr Darcy.

Corrin, known for roles in The Crown and Deadpool & Wolverine, takes on one of literature’s most recognisable heroines, while Lowden plays the reserved and initially misunderstood Darcy.

Colman and Sewell portray Mr and Mrs Bennet, with the family’s five daughters completed by Mavor, Parish, Avery and Norwood.

Elsewhere, One Day star McCormack plays Mr Bingley, Partridge takes on the role of the charming but deceptive Mr Wickham, and Shaw appears as the formidable Lady Catherine de Bourgh.

Demetriou also joins the cast as Mr Collins, the clergyman whose unwelcome proposal to Elizabeth is one of the novel’s memorable plot points.

What is different about Dolly Alderton’s Pride and Prejudice?

Alderton, best known for her bestselling memoir Everything I Know About Love, has written all six episodes of the new adaptation.

The series aims to remain faithful to Austen’s original novel while using its longer format to explore some of the story’s overlooked characters and plotlines in greater depth.

Director Euros Lyn, whose credits include acclaimed television dramas, leads the production, with Alderton and Lyn also serving as executive producers alongside Laura Lankester, Will Johnston and Louise Mutter for Lookout Point. Corrin earns their first executive producer credit on the project.

The production also promises meticulous period detail, with the English countryside and the social world of the Bennet family providing the backdrop to the romance.

When can you watch the Pride and Prejudice trailer?

The official trailer has now been released, offering fans their first chance to see the cast bring Austen’s characters to life ahead of the December premiere.

With its sweeping countryside, family drama and the much-anticipated pairing of Corrin and Lowden, the preview sets the scene for a fresh take on one of the most enduring love stories in English literature.

The wait for the full series is nearly over: Pride and Prejudice arrives on Netflix on December 3, 2026.

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