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

  • 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

  • Costumes: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Costumes

    S2018 - 2m 28s

    Costume designer Joanna Eatwell on the Dutch art that inspired her work in the series, and the exquisitely finished outfits. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Petronella's Dolls' House: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Petronella's Dolls' House

    S2018 - 36s

    Just how valuable were these Dutch dolls’ houses? Courtney Harris, Curatorial Research Fellow, Art of Europe at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, fills us in.

  • Behind-the-Scenes of The Dolls: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Behind-the-Scenes of The Dolls

    S2018 - 1m 7s

    Get an up-close look at the stunning miniature dolls as seen in The Miniaturist and see how they were made.

  • Secret Messages Explained: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Secret Messages Explained

    S2018 - 2m 9s

    "Every woman is the architect of her own fortune." The Miniaturist author Jessie Burton explains this and other fortunes from the series. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Preview: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview

    S2018 E3 - 28s

    As Nella seeks answers from the elusive miniaturist, she must take charge of a household facing a life-or-death struggle. See the finale of The Miniaturist, Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

  • Scene: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Scene

    S2018 E3 - 1m 12s

    Is the miniaturist trying to destroy the Brandt household? See a scene from The Miniaturist, Episode 3, airing Sunday, Sept. 23, 2018, 9/8c on MASTERPIECE on PBS. #MiniaturistPBS

Schedule

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