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Netflix’s announcement of a new Pride and Prejudice adaptation almost knocked all the Jane Austen fans off their chairs. The moment they confirmed Euros Lyn would direct and Dolly Alderton would take charge of the script, we literally saw souls getting launched emotionally, as if the universe decided to place romance and tension and drama and yearning and a kiss of theatrical energy all into our hands. Lord’s mercy!

And excuse me, but what is that cast announcement? Are we getting Emma Corrin stepping in as Elizabeth Bennet? Is that true? And Jack Lowden as Mr Darcy? Hello Netflix, do you even care about your fans at this point, because this cannot get better!

The buzz around this adaptation keeps growing, because the way the team is handling the story has fans talking nonstop. You can easily tell already that this version is going deep into the tension that builds when two people keep pretending they are not affected by each other, which is exactly the sort of thing that a true fan would expect from this or any adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.

And with the release window set for fall 2026, people are getting serious by the day because the thought of six episodes filled with candlelight and strong looks, with absolutely mandatory yearning, is already overwhelming. Hence, in the meantime, we have gathered all the necessary information for you to barely scratch an itch, but whatever.

What is Netflix changing, and what stays sacred?

This new adaptation of Pride and Prejudice is already driving fans wild because the team behind it is picking every detail with the care of someone trying to impress an entire army of romance-obsessed viewers. But don’t worry, they are not reinventing the story. They are just sharpening the emotional edges so the whole thing lands a bit harder after almost 20 years. That’s right, the Keira Knightley version came in 2005. Wow, it’s been that long; it feels like it just landed.

But most importantly, the moment people heard Euros Lyn would guide it, the internet practically levitated, because this man is a very reliable source to make sure the show lands perfectly. His work on shows like Heartstopper and Sherlock proves he knows exactly how to build moments.

The rest of the cast, it only pushes the excitement higher, with Olivia Colman stepping in as Mrs Bennet, while Rufus Sewell will charm us with his presence as Mr Bennet. The sisters gain real shine with Freya Mavor as Jane and Louis Partridge stepping in as Wickham.

Coming to the foundation of Austen’s original story will stay strong, which is exactly why fans are happy, because keeping the classic structure while letting the cast bring more bite is the sweet spot everyone wanted. What’s more satisfying is that since this version is and since it’s going to be a six-episode series, fans will get more glares and romance, and that way they will have more time to obsess over it.

Why the world is ready for another Austen adaptation?

The timing of this revival could not be more dramatic, because the entire internet is in its romance era right now. It’s impossible that your daily feed does not show you at least three videos screaming about yearning or edits of fictional men with emotional issues. And as we all know, this story practically invented that energy, so the moment Netflix announced it, fans behaved like they had been rescued from a dry spell of dull content.

People want romance that builds, and lately, we have been getting less and less of that. Sure, in the early 2000s, there were easy rom-coms, but with each changing decade, they got complicated. And now, everyone wants the soft era of romance back. People are literally taking U-turns from quick romance to the classics, so this decision of Netflix to bring a Pride and Prejudice adaptation to this economy was inventive.

When can you watch it?

The Fall 2026 release window sounds perfect for the release of this classic. Also, fans got a date to cling to, which means Netflix won’t be harassed over and over for it. The teaser is already out, and it shows Emma Corrin and Jack Lowden sharing glances that already hint at strong chemistry. Take a look for yourself.