Death Comes to Pemberley (TV series)

Death Comes to Pemberley is a 2013 British television drama miniseries based on the 2011 novel of the same name by P.D. James. The novel is a murder mystery continuation of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, taking place six years after the marriage of Elizabeth Bennet and Fitzwilliam Darcy.

The three-part series was commissioned by BBC One and produced by Origin Pictures and Screen Yorkshire. It stars Anna Maxwell Martin as Elizabeth Darcy, Matthew Rhys as Fitzwilliam Darcy, and Matthew Goode as George Wickham. The plot revolves around a murder that occurs on the grounds of Pemberley, the Darcy family estate, threatening to unravel the family's happiness and reputation.

The miniseries aired on BBC One in three consecutive nights from December 26 to December 28, 2013. The adaptation explores themes of class, social standing, justice, and the enduring legacy of past actions. Critical reception was mixed, with some praising the performances and production values, while others criticized the adaptation for lacking the wit and charm of Austen's original novel.