Drama

The Miniaturist

See what happens when a teen bride's new husband gives her an extraordinary wedding gift: a cabinet that is a miniature replica of their home—and seems to predict and unravel the future with unsettling precision.

Episode 1

53m 2s

When Nella marries a rich Amsterdam merchant to rescue her family from financial ruin, she arrives to a house full of secrets, a very peculiar wedding gift, and a husband who is not all she imagined.

Episodes

  • Episode 1: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 1

    S2018 E1 - 53m 2s

    When Nella marries a rich Amsterdam merchant to rescue her family from financial ruin, she arrives to a house full of secrets, a very peculiar wedding gift, and a husband who is not all she imagined.

  • Episode 2: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 2

    S2018 E2 - 53m 2s

    Johannes makes a confession to Nella, promising no more secrets. But just as his enemies are closing in, Marin reveals a secret of her own.

  • Episode 3: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Episode 3

    S2018 E3 - 52m 42s

    As Nella seeks answers from the elusive miniaturist, she must take charge of a household facing a life-or-death struggle.

Extras + Features

  • Adapting the Novel: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Adapting the Novel

    S2018 - 2m 19s

    Author Jessie Burton discusses the origins of her novel and the cast reflects on the layered, lavish story. See the premiere of The Miniaturist Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2018 - 27s

    See what happens when a teen bride's new husband gives her an extraordinary and unsettling wedding gift. Anya Taylor-Joy, Romola Garai and Alex Hassell star in this adaptation of Jessie Burton's novel. See The Miniaturist Sunday, Sept. 9, 9/8C on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • A Sumptuous Period Thriller: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Sumptuous Period Thriller

    S2018 - 1m 44s

    Romola Garai, Alex Hassell, Paapa Essiedu and the cast explore why The Miniaturist is no ordinary costume drama. See the premiere of The Miniaturist, Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018. 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Series Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Series Preview

    S2018 - 27s

    Anya Taylor-Joy stars in this adaptation of Jessie Burton’s bestselling novel about a young woman married off to a wealthy merchant in morally conflicted 1600s Amsterdam. The Miniaturist premieres Sunday, Sept. 9, 9/8C on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Wealth in the Dutch Golden Age: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Wealth in the Dutch Golden Age

    S2018 - 1m

    “Showing your wealth was a way of showing you had arrived in society.” Courtney Harris, Curatorial Research Fellow, Art of Europe, Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, on the extravagance of the Dutch Golden Age. The Miniaturist premieres Sunday, Sept. 9, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS.

  • Trailer: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Trailer

    S2018 - 1m 56s

    Anya Taylor-Joy (The Witch, Split) and Romola Garai (The Hour, Emma) star in this adaptation of Jessie Burton's gripping bestselling novel. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2018 E1 - 1m 42s

    Petronella Brandt arrives to her eye-opening new life in this scene from Episode 1 of The Miniaturist. See the premiere Sunday, Sept. 9, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Anya Taylor-Joy on the Show: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Anya Taylor-Joy on the Show

    S2018 - 1m 20s

    Actress Anya Taylor-Joy on what she learned from The Miniaturist, which miniature she'd want from the set and more. See The Miniaturist, Episode 2, Sunday. Sept. 16, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Real Life History: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Real Life History

    S2018 - 7m 13s

    Courtney Harris of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston illuminates the fascinating history of women, dollhouses and Dutch Golden Age society as seen in The Miniaturist. #MiniaturistPBS

  • The Miniaturist: Creating the Miniatures: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Miniaturist: Creating the Miniatures

    S2018 - 2m 20s

    Fascinated by the small wonders of The Miniaturist? Step behind-the-scenes with the makers of the exquisite miniatures, and get a close-up look at these treasures. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Women in the Dutch Golden Age: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Women in the Dutch Golden Age

    S2018 - 1m

    Courtney Harris of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston offers insights into women and their dominion over their dollhouses. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2018 E2 - 1m 14s

    Are Johannes and Petronella done keeping secrets? See a scene from The Miniaturist, Episode 2, premiering Sunday, Sept. 16, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

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