The read
The series ran 1 season across 6 episodes and has finished, so there is no cliffhanger risk.
Synopsis
Restless, razor-sharp and refusing to conform, 17-year-old Sybylla Melvyn is dead set on writing her own story in an era that expects her to find a man and settle down.
Ratings
IMDb7/10
28 audience votes
Seasons
| 1 | Miniseries | 6 ep2026 |
Key crew
- Frank TetazOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Philippa NortheastSybylla Melvyn
- Christopher ChungHarry Beecham
- Genevieve O'ReillyHelen Bell
- Anna ChancellorMrs. Bossier
- Kate MulvanyAugusta Beecham
- Jake DunnFrank Hawden
- Sherry-Lee WatsonNell Kirby
- Miah MaddenBetty Kirby
- Ella OliphantGertie Melvyn
Stills
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Themes
based on novel or bookfeminismfarmremakeminiseriesperiod drama1900sfather daughter relationship20th centurywomen's independence