Acorn TV Secures A Suitable Boy for U.S. & Canada

Acorn TV has landed the exclusive U.S. and Canada premieres of the period drama A Suitable Boy, based on the classic novel of the same name by Vikram Seth.

The six-part BBC drama is adapted by screenwriter and executive producer Andrew Davies (Pride and Prejudice, War and Peace) and directed by Mira Nair (Monsoon Wedding, The Namesake) in her television series debut. It tells the story of spirited university student Lata Mehra as she comes of age in North India in 1951.

From Lookout Point (War and Peace, Les Misérables, Gentleman Jack), the drama was shot entirely across locations in India and stars Indian screen legend Tabu (The Namesake, Life of Pi, Andhadhun) alongside Ishaan Khatter (Beyond the Clouds, Dhadak) and Tanya Maniktala.

Nair said, “Vikram tells the story of a free India and our people with wit, clarity and love—I am deeply honored to be the one bringing this intimate, epic tale of an unseen India to the world. Today, A Suitable Boy is timelier than ever. With a mix of legendary and cutting-edge actors from the subcontinent, shooting entirely on location in palaces, villages and streets across northern India, we will keep the history and dream of an alternate India alive.”

Don Klees, senior VP of programming for Acorn TV, noted, “A Suitable Boy is one of the most sought after period dramas in recent years, so Acorn TV is thrilled to partner with BBC Studios to bring Mira Nair’s sumptuous, gorgeously-filmed period drama to U.S. audiences. With acclaimed screenwriter Andrew Davies adapting the landmark novel, beautiful locations and an incredible cast, the six-part series is the latest example of the high-quality period dramas that Britain has excelled at for decades and U.S. and Canadian audiences are sure to love.”

Damian Keogh, managing director of Lookout Point, said, “Mira, Andrew and Vikram are three of the world’s greatest creative minds and they have come together to create something very special. This is a visually rich series full of humanity, which brings to life an India we’ve never seen before and puts center stage two young characters embarking on eventful journeys of self-discovery as they come of age. We’re thrilled to be partnering with Acorn TV to showcase this beautiful, enduring, relatable story to audiences across North America.”