The read
The series ran 1 season across 3 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
In the early 1800s, Mary Yellan's life is changed after her father is murdered by shipwreckers. When her mother dies of a broken heart not long afterwards, Mary is forced to go live with her Aunt Patience at her inn on Bodmin Moor. It's there that she discovers her slightly mad Uncle Joss is the wreckers' ringleader and that Jamaica Inn is their headquarters. Mary is determined to bring Joss and his gang to justice and calls upon Joss' younger brother Jem to help.
Ratings
IMDb6.6/10
1 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 3 ep1983 |
Key crew
- Francis ShawOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jane SeymourMary Yellan
- Patrick McGoohanJoss Merlyn
- Trevor EveJeremiah 'Jem' Merlyn
Stills
Themes
based on novel or bookcornwall, englanddeath of fatherminiseriespirateperiod dramamoor (terrain)literary adaptation19th centuryperiod piecegothic period