Anna Karenina

This breathtaking Masterpiece Theatre television adaptation of Leo Tolstoy's classic novel captures the sizzling romance and gripping narrative, remaining flawlessly true to the original story while offering a fresh, 21st-century perspective on the perils of a courageous woman who defies strict social mores to follow her heart. Helen McCrory gives a mesmerizing performance as Anna, the dutiful wife who sacrifices her aristocratic status in late 19th century Russia, fleeing a comfortable but loveless marriage for a torrid adulterous affair with Count Vronsky (Kevin McKidd), a wealthy army officer. Flung into deep despair by the loss of her son and nasty snubs from fo...