The Portrait of a Lady
TV series
The Portrait of a Lady
English, on BBC One & PBS. Created by Rebecca Lenkiewicz.
Spirited American heiress Isabel Archer travels to Europe, where she navigates a complex web of relationships, ultimately committing to a fateful marriage to the charming but cruel Gilbert Osmond. This leads to profound disappointment and a tragic realisation of her own choices.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 6
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Coming soon
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Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- Rebecca LenkiewiczCreator
- Nell Tiger FreeIsabel Archer · 6 ep
- Jim SturgessGilbert Osmond · 6 ep
- Gemma ArtertonMadame Serena Merle · 6 ep
- Hugh SkinnerLord Warburton · 6 ep
- Hamish FrewCaspar Goodwood · 6 ep
- Jack WolfeRalph Touchett · 6 ep
- Miranda RichardsonMrs Lydia Touchett · 6 ep
- Bill NighyMr Daniel Touchett · 6 ep
- Calypso CraggPansy Osmond · 6 ep
- Maisie Richardson-SellersHenrietta Stackpole · 6 ep
- Lydia LeonardCountess Gemini · 6 ep
- Dean-Charles ChapmanEdward Rosier · 6 ep
Details
- Network
- BBC One, PBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- Germany, United Kingdom, United States
- Type
- Miniseries
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What The Portrait of a Lady is based on
The Portrait of a Lady is adapted from a novel.
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The Portrait of a Lady: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Portrait of a Lady are there?
The Portrait of a Lady has 1 season and 6 episodes.
Is The Portrait of a Lady finished?
The Portrait of a Lady is still listed as in production; no new episode date is announced yet.
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The Portrait of a Lady hasn’t premiered yet. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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What shows are like The Portrait of a Lady?
If you liked The Portrait of a Lady, try Offspring, Seeking Persephone, Ambitions.
Who created The Portrait of a Lady?
The Portrait of a Lady was created by Rebecca Lenkiewicz and stars Nell Tiger Free, Jim Sturgess, Gemma Arterton.
What is The Portrait of a Lady based on?
The Portrait of a Lady is adapted from a novel.