In a new adaptation of Leo Tolstoy’s timeless novel, three young people experience life, love and loss against the epic backdrop of Russia’s wars with Napoleon.
EPISODE 1
Part 1
After Napoleon's invasion of Austria, Pierre Bezukhov inherits his father's fortune; Prince Andrei Bolkonsky goes off to war, leaving his pregnant wife at home; Natasha worries about her brother Nikolai.
EPISODE 2
Part 2
Slim success at SChongrabern keeps the French at bay and the Russian army remains safe.
EPISODE 3
Part 3
Pierre engages in a duel that changes his life.
EPISODE 4
Part 4
Andrei hides in the countryside until two encounters renew his optimism.
EPISODE 5
Part 5
Napoleon invades Russia and preparations begin for a great battle against him; Andrei learns of Natasha's betrayal; Pierre helps care for Natasha when she falls ill.
EPISODE 6
Part 6
Pierre gets a firsthand look at war; Andrei suffers an injury; Natasha opens her home to wounded soldiers; Pierre is captured by the French army; Helene is unable to hide her pregnancy; Denisov and Dolokhov rescue a band of prisoners.
Paul Dano
James Norton
Lily James
Aneurin Barnard
Jessie Buckley
Olivia Ross
Jim Broadbent
Brian Cox
Ken Stott
Stephen Rea
Gillian Anderson
