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The Other Bennet Sister

The spirited Bennet sisters navigate the minefield of the marriage market – but for bookish Mary, another path beckons. A new spin on Pride and Prejudice, starring Ella Bruccoleri.

Season 1 Episode Guide

10 Episodes 2026

Episode 1

Episode #1.1

Wed, May 6, 2026 31 mins

As the plain and overlooked middle sister, Mary Bennet (ELLA BRUCCOLERI) lives at Longbourn with her sisters and her parents, desperately longing for their approval. When she gets glasses, her mother (RUTH JONES) and sisters pronounce that they look vile and that she will never find a husband. Later on, the Meryton assembly ball provides a chance for Mary to move in society, and even a first taste of romance. However, her hopes are quickly dashed by her mother's interference. Unaware of social expectations, she dances twice with her optician, after which her mother forbids her stand up with such an unsuitable man again. This results into sadness and disappointment, which make Mary resort to a life of reason with a focus on reading, learning and musical accomplishment.

Episode 2

Episode #1.2

Wed, May 6, 2026 31 mins

After disappointment at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match and devotes herself to more serious pursuits, but her resolve is tested when Mr. Bennet's distant cousin Mr. Collins visits Longbourn with a surprising proposal.

Episode 3

Episode #1.3

Wed, May 6, 2026 31 mins

After a tragedy, Mary faces an uncertain future until her aunt and uncle offer her the chance of a fresh start. At first she struggles to adjust, but she begins to realize that there is a world away from her mother's watchful eye.

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Episode 4

Episode #1.4

Wed, May 13, 2026 31 mins

Just as Mary is finding her footing in London, she overhears something that topples her confidence; her connection with Mr. Hayward is complicated by his engagement to her friend Ann.

Episode 5

Episode #1.5

Wed, May 20, 2026 31 mins

Mary begins to flourish in London society, but a run-in with an old rival and troubling news from home threaten her growing confidence and force her to face up to the past.

Episode 6

Episode #1.6

Wed, May 27, 2026

Hurrying to Pemberley and her seriously-ill mother, Mary is thrown back into family life. She loses hope of returning to London--until Mr. Ryder unexpectedly arrives.

Episode 7

Episode #1.7

Wed, Jun 3, 2026 29 mins

Mary weighs up an offer from Mr. Ryder and decides what happiness might look like for her.

Episode 8

Episode #1.8

Wed, Jun 10, 2026 28 mins

In the Lake District, Mary finds herself courted by two suitors.

Episode 9

Episode #1.9

Wed, Jun 17, 2026 27 mins

A group hike brings romantic tensions to a head and leaves Mary questioning everything.

Episode 10

Episode #1.10

Wed, Jun 24, 2026 31 mins

Mary faces renewed pressure from her mother to find a match.

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