One of the greatest books of all time comes alive in this romantic saga based on Leo Tolstoy’s novel. In 19th century Russia, aristocrat Anna Karenina (Helen McCrory, Peaky Blinders) has a passionate extramarital affair with the dashing Count Vronsky (Kevin McKidd, Grey’s Anatomy) that could lead to both their ruin. Stephen Dillane (Game of Thrones) and Mark Strong (Sherlock Holmes) also star.

Drama · 2001 · 1 hr 8 min

Starring Helen McCrory , Kevin McKidd , Douglas Henshall

Director David Blair

EPISODE 1

Episode 1

Socialite Anna Karenina departs from her husband and son in St. Petersburg and journeys to Moscow to help sort out her brother’s troubled marriage. There, she meets the dashing Count Vronsky, and the two form a deep connection.

1 hr 8 min · May 9, 2000
EPISODE 2

Episode 2

Despite the gossip, Anna and Vronsky continue their passionate affair. Disappointed about Kitty’s rejection, Levin decides to work in the fields alongside his tenants.

53 min · May 16, 2000
EPISODE 3

Episode 3

Anna and Vronsky flee to Italy so they can live as a married couple. Levin and Kitty announce their engagement, but their relationship is off to a rocky start.

52 min · May 23, 2000
EPISODE 4

Episode 4

Anna appeals to her brother for help getting a divorce, but Karenin is resistant. Anna’s jealousy and insecurity drives a wedge into her relationship with Vronsky.

57 min · May 30, 2000