Great Expectations
“A classic tale reimagined.”
Orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that a mysterious benefactor wishes to ensure that he becomes a gentleman. Reunited with his childhood patron, Miss Havisham, and his first love, the beautiful but emotionally cold Estella, he discovers that the elderly spinster has gone mad from having been left at the altar as a young woman, and has made her charge into a warped, unfeeling heartbreaker.
Where to watch Great Expectations in United States
HuluClick a service to open Great Expectations there. Availability last verified on July 11, 2026.
Where is Great Expectations streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | — |
| India | VI movies and tv | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — |
| Brazil | Disney Plus | — |
| Japan | Disney Plus | — |
| South Korea | Disney Plus | — |
About Great Expectations
Great Expectations is a 2023 English-language drama series created by Steven Knight. The cast is led by Olivia Colman, Fionn Whitehead, Ashley Thomas. It spans 1 season and 6 episodes and has concluded. In United States, it is currently streaming on Hulu.
Great Expectations was produced by FX Productions, BBC, and Hardy Son & Baker and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was first aired on March 26, 2023, and carries a TV-MA certification.
- Created by
- Steven Knight
- First aired
- March 26, 2023
- Last aired
- April 23, 2023
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-MA
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 (6 episodes)
- Network
- BBC One, Hulu
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- FX Productions, BBC, Hardy Son & Baker
Great Expectations cast & crew
Great Expectations was created by Steven Knight.
The cast features Olivia Colman as Miss Havisham, Fionn Whitehead as Pip, Ashley Thomas as Jaggers, Johnny Harris as Magwitch, Hayley Squires as Sara, and Owen McDonnell as Joe.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Keefus Ciancia, cinematography is by Dan Atherton, and it was produced by Ridley Scott and Dean Baker.
Is Great Expectations worth watching?
With 1 season and 6 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.
If you enjoy drama, Great Expectations is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Great Expectations
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Cast of Great Expectations
Olivia Colman
Miss Havisham
Fionn Whitehead
Pip
Ashley Thomas
Jaggers
Johnny Harris
Magwitch
Hayley Squires
Sara
Owen McDonnell
Joe
Trystan Gravelle
Compeyson
Matt Berry
Mr. Pumblechuck
Great Expectations — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Great Expectations in United States?
Great Expectations is streaming on Hulu in United States.
▸Is Great Expectations on Hulu?
Yes — Great Expectations is currently available on Hulu in United States.
▸What language is Great Expectations in?
Great Expectations is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of Great Expectations are there?
Great Expectations has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
▸What is Great Expectations rated?
Great Expectations is rated TV-MA. It holds a 5.7/10 audience score from 41 ratings.
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