How can Americans watch The Pursuit of Love? The anticipated 2021 TV show premiered on the BBC iPlayer in May 2021 and received rave reviews, but the three episodes can't be streamed outside Great Britain during the initial broadcast run from May 9 to May 23. Here's what we know about The Pursuit of Love's availability in the United States.
Written and directed by Emily Mortimer, The Pursuit of Love is an adaptation of Nancy Mitford's eponymous 1945 novel. The book was followed by two sequels, and the trilogy has twice been adapted. In 1980, ITV released an eight-episode miniseries called Love in a Cold Climate, and Tom Hooper wrote a 2001 adaptation of the same name. With The Pursuit of Love, Mortimer makes her directorial debut and also co-stars in the three-part miniseries.
The Pursuit of Love stars Lily James, who has developed into an A-list star since delivering a breakthrough performance on Downton Abbey. The miniseries also features the acclaimed actor Dominic West, whom American audiences might recognize from the popular HBO series The Wire. The Pursuit of Love will be a popular streaming title in 2021, so here are the specifics about its availability in the United States.
The Pursuit Of Love Story
The Pursuit of Love follows the life experience of Linda Radlett and her cousin Fanny Logan. Set between World War I and World War II in Alconleigh (near Oxford), the storyline examines the female protagonists' attempts to find true romance while finding clarity about familiar matters. The Pursuit of Love takes place 100 years after the events of Bridgerton, and similarly explores social dynamics in high society London.
The Pursuit Of Love Cast
Lily James as Linda Radlett: The series protagonist. Lily James is best known for Downton Abbey, in which she portrayed Lady Rose MacClare and the title character in Cinderella (2015). She also appeared as Elizabeth Bennet in Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, Deborah in Baby Driver, and Young Donna in Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again. James stars as Pamela Anderson in the upcoming miniseries Pam & Tommy.
Emily Beecham as Fanny Logan: The narrator and Linda's cousin. Emily Beecham portrayed Dierdre in Hail, Caesar! and starred as the title character in the 2017 movie Daphne. She also appeared as The Widow in Into the Badlands and Sofiya in the 2021 Netflix movie Outside the Wire.
Dominic West as Uncle Matthew: Linda's war veteran father. Dominic West starred as Jimmy McNulty in The Wire and Noah Solloway in The Affair. He'll soon appear as Prince Charles in the Netflix show The Crown.
Emily Mortimer as The Bolter: Linda's mother who "bolts from commitment." Emily Mortimer starred as MacKenzie McHale in The Newsroom and Jane Banks in Mary Poppins Returns.
Andrew Scott as Lord Merlin: A wealthy landlord who introduces Linda to high society friends. Andrew Scott portrayed Jim Moriarty in Sherlock and The Priest in Fleabag.
How To Watch The Pursuit Of Love In The U.S.
The Pursuit of Love can't be accessed in America during the initial May 2021 broadcast. Per BBC Studios, the miniseries will later be available to stream on Amazon Prime in the United States. The Pursuit of Love will also be available in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.
The Pursuit Of Love US Release Date
The Pursuit of Love doesn't yet have a U.S. release date. Most likely, the miniseries will be available on Amazon Prime during the late spring or early summer of 2021. Check back for more U.S. updates on The Pursuit of Love.