To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters Season 1 Episode 1

Ep 1. Part 1

  • TV-14
  • March 26, 2017
  • 60 min
  • 7.4  (3,075)

To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters is a British television drama series that chronicles the lives of the famous Bronte sisters, Charlotte, Emily, and Anne, who lived in the mid-19th century. The first episode of the series, named Part 1, is a biographical introduction to the Bronte sisters, their family, and their hometown.

The episode begins with a glimpse of the Bronte sisters' daily routine, with Charlotte (Charlie Murphy), Emily (Chloe Pirrie), and Anne (Finn Atkins) all busy with their respective chores in the parsonage. The girls are shown to be close-knit and fiercely loyal to each other, but also harboring individual dreams and desires. We also see their brother Branwell (Adam Nagaitis) who lives with them and is a struggling painter.

The story of their lives is set against the backdrop of their hometown, Haworth, a small village on the moors of Yorkshire, England. The Bronte sisters' father, Reverend Patrick Bronte (Jonathan Pryce), is a strict and religious man, and their mother died when they were young, leaving them to be raised by their aunt, Elizabeth Branwell (Rebecca Saire).

As the episode progresses, we see the sisters' yearnings for more than what their seemingly limited lives can offer. Charlotte is shown to be the most ambitious, desiring to become a writer and eagerly sending out her work to publishers and agents. Emily is more reserved and hides her artistic talent, as she focuses on taking care of the household and spending quiet moments in the moors. Anne is the youngest of the sisters and is shown as being the most pragmatic and practical, trying to balance her family duties with her desire to educate herself and be independent.

The episode also introduces us to their troubled brother Branwell, who is shown to be struggling with his own demons. Branwell is depicted as wasteful and self-destructive, squandering his family's money and falling prey to drugs and alcohol. We see him in a pub, drinking and chatting up with a local woman, hinting at the trouble that lies ahead.

Throughout the episode, we see the Bronte sisters' relationship with each other and how they support each other's endeavors. There is a poignant scene where the sisters are shown discussing their writing, with Charlotte sharing her novel "The Professor" with Emily and Anne.

The first episode ends on a somewhat somber note as we see an unfortunate incident involving Branwell, who has become increasingly erratic and unpredictable. This event sets the stage for the forthcoming turbulence that will impact the lives of the Bronte sisters.

Overall, the first episode of To Walk Invisible: The Bronte Sisters gives us an absorbing introduction to the lives of these iconic literary figures. The show does an excellent job of immersing us in the Bronte sisters' world, depicting the picturesque rural surroundings of Haworth and the daily struggles and ambitions of the sisters. The performances are excellent, with the three sisters bringing their distinct personalities to life. The episode is an ideal start to what is sure to be a fascinating and emotional story.

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  • First Aired
    March 26, 2017
  • Content Rating
    TV-14
  • Runtime
    60 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (3,075)