The Crimson Field

2015 • PBS
4.5
70 reviews
TV-14
Rating
Eligible
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Season 1 episodes (6)

1 Episode 1
6/21/15
Follow Kitty, Flora and Rosalie, volunteer nurses who work in a tented field hospital. As they settle into their first day, it soon becomes clear that no training could ever have prepared them for the reality of working near the front line.
2 Episode 2
6/28/15
The hospital readies for a convoy of new patients. With resources stretched, Sister Joan sees a chance for the volunteers’ skills to be put to good use, but Sister Margaret doesn’t think they’re ready to take on new responsibilities.
3 Episode 3
7/5/15
Thomas wrestles with a growing attraction to Kitty, a terrified patient faces court martial and Sister Joan reveals a dark secret to one of her patients.
4 Episode 4
7/12/15
The arrival of soldiers from her home town lifts Joan’s spirits, but she finds herself in trouble. Thomas seizes his opportunity to pursue Kitty. Meanwhile, the return of an old patient causes ripples, calling everyone’s loyalties into question.
5 Episode 5
7/19/15
Grace is threatened by an aggressively rude and war-scarred commander, while Joan waits anxiously for news from her fiancé. A series of events draws Joan into danger, risking her profession and possibly her life.
6 Episode 6
7/26/15
As Joan faces a possible lifetime in prison, Kitty’s wracked with guilt that she knew about Joan but didn’t stop her. Kitty is desperate for someone to trust, but will she turn to Thomas or Miles? As the war machine grinds on, faith, hope and love are put to the test.

About this show

Based on John Galsworthy’s novel of the same name, The Forsyte Saga chronicles the lives of an English family over 34 years from the Victorian era through World War I. Superior, arrogant and confident, the Forsytes are the ultimate power family.

Ratings and reviews

4.5
70 reviews
A Google user
March 3, 2019
Excellent look at the medical historical perspective during WWI. Scenery and costumes excellent. Speaks to the indellible pain of war. Sandra
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Julie Km
July 4, 2015
Very enjoyable. Exceptionally drawn characters. Dynamic story and plot.
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Kathleen Kerr
August 2, 2015
Very refreshing look at the war.
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