TV series
The story of a love triangle between a conservative English aristocrat, his mean socialite wife and a young suffragette in the midst of World War I and a Europe on the brink of profound change.
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Checked Nov 14, 2026
Parade's End is available to stream on HBO (Via Hulu), HBO Max, and HBO Max (Via Amazon Prime) in United States. You can also rent or buy it from Google Play, Amazon, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
The story of a love triangle between a conservative English aristocrat, his mean socialite wife and a young suffragette in the midst of World War I and a Europe on the brink of profound change.
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Episode 1
In the dying days of the Edwardian Empire, Christopher Tietjens enters into a destructive marriage with the beautiful but cruel socialite Sylvia. Ignoring her overt flirtation with other men, Christopher resolves to remain faithful to her, even when he encounters fearless young suffragette Valentine.
Guest stars Christine Cox, Freddie Fox, Jack Huston
Episode 2
While Sylvia and Christopher are reunited publicly, their relationship remains turbulent in private. In the run up to war Christopher finds himself torn between his marriage vows and his feelings for Valentine.
Guest stars Freddie Fox, Rufus Sewell
Episode 3
Vicious rumours about Christopher abound, leading to tragedy at Groby. Sylvia finds a new admirer who proves a distraction as the war continues, and Valentine moves to London. Meanwhile, Edith and MacMaster plan a new life together.
Guest stars Rudi Goodman, Freddie Fox, Charles Dhondt
Episode 4
In Rouen, an exhausted Christopher prepares soldiers for the draft. Back in London, Sylvia decides to visit her husband in France, oblivious to the consequences this will have for him.
Guest stars Tat Whalley
Episode 5
Christopher is sent to the Front with McKechnie and Perowne. While Valentine waits for news of Christopher, Sylvia - now ensconced at Groby - makes one final, desperate play for him.
Guest stars Rudi Goodman
Episode information updated Nov 15, 2026
Benedict CumberbatchChristopher Tietjens
Rebecca HallSylvia Tietjens
Adelaide ClemensValentine Wannop
Miranda RichardsonMrs. Wannop
Roger AllamGeneral Campion
Rupert EverettMark Tietjens
Janet McTeerMrs. Satterthwaite
Tom MisonPotty Perowne
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