The Other Bennet Sister

2026•30m•8.2/10

DramaComedy

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8.2/10(43)

Mary isn't your typical period drama heroine. She is awkward, anxious, preachy, full of facts, a terrible singer, overlooked by her mother and seemingly destined to an empty dance card for the rest of her life… until Mary takes matters into her own hands.

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Production

Bad Wolf

Language

Status

Returning Series

First Aired

March 15, 2026

Last Aired

March 29, 2026

Networks

BBC One, British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC): United Kingdom

Created By

Janice Hadlow

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

Chapter 1

Air date: 2026-03-15

Mary Bennet longs to shine as brightly as her sisters but often feels overlooked. She hopes to finally win her family’s approval at the upcoming Meryton assembly.

Chapter 2

Air date: 2026-03-15

After a disappointing night at the ball, Mary sets aside hopes of finding a match. But when a visitor arrives at Longbourn with a surprising proposal, she must rethink her plan.

Chapter 3

Air date: 2026-03-22

After a family tragedy, Mary and her mother are left facing an uncertain future – until Mary receives an unexpected offer from her aunt and uncle.

Chapter 4

Air date: 2026-03-22

As Mary is finding her footing in London, she overhears something which knocks her confidence. Mary’s connection with Mr Hayward is complicated by his engagement to Mary’s friend Ann.

Chapter 5

Air date: 2026-03-29

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.

Chapter 6

Air date: 2026-03-29

Mary rushes to Pemberley, where she is swept back into her family’s orbit. It feels as if Mary is right back where she started – until a visit from Mr Ryder shakes things up.

Chapter 7

Air date: 2026-03-29

Mary weighs up an offer from Mr Ryder. Under pressure from her mother, Mary must decide what she truly wants and if she has the courage to disappoint her family one more time.

Chapter 8

Air date: 2026-03-29

Mary finds peace and a growing connection with Mr Hayward in the Lake District – until the arrival of a group of unexpected guests threatens their new understanding.

Chapter 9

Air date: 2026-03-29

During a group hike up Scafell Pike, Mary prepares to speak her heart, but a fateful miscommunication and a sudden storm threaten to throw everything off course.

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Chapter 10

Air date: 2026-03-29

Mary receives a surprising offer and faces renewed pressure from her mother to find a match. With Mr Hayward absent from London, she must decide what happiness looks like for her.