Drama

Jamaica Inn

Based on the novel by the English writer Daphne Du Maurier, Jamaica Inn is a gripping mystery that tells the story of Mary Yellan, a woman who is forced to move into the ominous Jamaica Inn with her aunt and uncle. Mary must uncover the secrets of a local group of smugglers while also managing her growing attraction to the mysterious Jem Merlyn.

Episode 1

58m 45s

Circumstances force the spirited Mary Yellan to travel to the ominous Jamaica Inn in Cornwall to live with her downtrodden Aunt Patience. The Inn has no guests, and Patience’s violent husband Joss Merlyn is the ringleader of a dangerous group of smugglers. Mary finds her moral resolve immediately challenged, complicated further by her attraction to Joss’ enigmatic brother, Jem.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S1 E1 - 58m 45s

    Circumstances force the spirited Mary Yellan to travel to the ominous Jamaica Inn in Cornwall to live with her downtrodden Aunt Patience. The Inn has no guests, and Patience’s violent husband Joss Merlyn is the ringleader of a dangerous group of smugglers. Mary finds her moral resolve immediately challenged, complicated further by her attraction to Joss’ enigmatic brother, Jem.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S1 E2 - 58m 36s

    When Mary witnesses Joss’ drunken confession to murder and ship-wrecking, she is compelled to confide in the local vicar, Francis Davey, and his sister Hannah. A secret outing to the market with Jem leads to some overwhelming feelings. And her return to the Inn is met with an unpleasant surprise.

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    Episode 3

    S1 E3 - 59m 19s

    As the net tightens on the smugglers, Jem is taken into custody and Mary struggles to know who to trust. Jem begs Joss to give up his anonymous superior and save them both. Meanwhile, Mary is unaware of the true danger she faces. Will Jem be able to save her? Or will she find the courage she needs to defeat the evil?

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    Based on the novel by the English writer Daphne Du Maurier, Jamaica Inn is a gripping mystery that tells the story of Mary Yellan, a woman who is forced to move into the ominous Jamaica Inn with her aunt and uncle. Mary must uncover the secrets of a local group of smugglers while also managing her growing attraction to the mysterious Jem Merlyn.

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