Emma: A Victorian Romance
In 19th-century London, class lines are sharply drawn, and the social standing to which people are born dictates the path their lives will follow. Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart... but can love truly conquer all?
Seasons
1. The Gift
Air Date: 2005-04-03
Emma, an honest and hardworking young maid, never felt her place in life to be a burden. But then she met William, a member of the gentry and the eldest son of a wealthy family. His warm smile and earnest affection threaten to capture her heart... but can love truly conquer all?
2. Two Worlds
Air Date: 2005-04-10
William's father forces him to attend a ball, where he is reintroduced to Eleanor, who happens to be making her debut into society, but Emma is still in on his mind...
3. The Confession
Air Date: 2005-04-17
William's friend, Prince Hakim, arrives for a visit and takes William on an impromptu elephant ride that leaves the Londoner motion sick. Luckily, Kelly Stowner's residence is near by, so he can recover, but will he find himself with an unexpected rival for Emma's attention?
4. Mudie's
Air Date: 2005-04-24
By chance, William and Hakim run meet Emma at Mudie's lending library.
5. Dinner Party
Air Date: 2005-05-01
Kelly Stowner and Emma prepare for a dinner party.
6. The Visit
Air Date: 2005-05-08
William and his father pay a visit to his former governess, Kelly Stownar.
7. Crystal Palace
Air Date: 2005-05-15
On her day off, William takes Emma to see the exhibits at the world-famous Crystal Palace.
8. The Pocket Watch
Air Date: 2005-05-22
Mrs. Stowner's pocket watch is in need of repair, so Emma takes it to be fixed.
9. Alone
Air Date: 2005-05-29
Emma reminisces about her life with Mrs. Stowner.
10. Missing One Another
Air Date: 2005-06-05
Emma visits the Jones estate.
11. The Past
Air Date: 2005-06-12
Emma visits with Al, and William's father conspires to set his son up with Eleanor.
12. Lilies of the Valley
Air Date: 2005-06-19
Emma prepares to leave London. Will William meet her in time?
1. A New House
Air Date: 2007-04-17
Emma has traveled to the faraway village of Haworth to start a new life. Now employed by the wealthy Mölders family, she finds herself faced with an eccentric mistress and surrounded by dozens of other servants.
2. Moonlight
Air Date: 2007-04-24
William, still recovering from the loss of Emma, receives an invitation from Eleanor to visit the crystal palace. Will he be able to escape the memories that haunt him there?
3. Cool Rain
Air Date: 2007-05-01
Emma accompanies Dorothea to visit a mysterious woman known only as “Mrs. Trollope.” Meanwhile, William goes to see a play in his ill sister’s stead, but a surprise awaits him there…
4. Courtship
Air Date: 2007-05-08
The Mölders family will soon travel to their house in London. They ordinarily take a few servants along, and Emma is afraid she might be picked for the position.
5. Embrace
Air Date: 2007-05-15
Mrs. Trollope asks Emma to join her at her son’s engagement party, as an attendant. Mrs. Molders decides that Emma will go, but it’s a decision that Emma might soon regret.
6. Success and Loss
Air Date: 2007-05-22
William’s heart has been thrown into turmoil. In an attempt to calm him, William’s mother tells him about her past, along with what happened between her and Richard.
7. Evening Waves
Air Date: 2007-05-29
William’s decision is made: he’s going to call off the engagement. But such harsh actions will have harsh consequences, especially where Viscount Campbell is involved.
8. Whereabouts
Air Date: 2007-06-05
Distraught at what’s happened to the Jones family and blaming herself for it all, Emma runs away. But Hans follows after her, determined to bring her home.
9. Resolution
Air Date: 2007-06-12
The decision to call off the engagement is slowly breaking the Jones family apart. And to make matters worse, Viscount Campbell has set a terrible scheme into motion...
10. By the Window
Air Date: 2007-06-19
William now knows the location of the Mölders house, and of Emma. He heads there with a purpose, but how will Emma react when she sees him?
11. Time
Air Date: 2007-06-26
The Viscount’s plan was carried out flawlessly, and now the Jones family faces financial ruin. There are only a few days left to save the railway project, and the company itself.
12. Flower
Air Date: 2007-07-03
Fire breaks out at the Mölders’ home, and Emma rushes to help! Meanwhile, William has his hands tied trying to save the family business; today is the last day before the railway project is closed. But today is also the day when Emma and William must either meet at the fountain, or never again… When the appointed time comes, what will they choose?
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Rating
5.6/10
Release Date
2005-04-03
Episodes
24 (2 seasons)
Status
Ended
Cast
Production Companies
Pierrot