Netflix Sets February 18 Premiere for The Age of Innocence
Netflix will premiere its limited series The Age of Innocence on February 18. A limited series is a show with a set number of episodes and no plan for more seasons. This one runs eight episodes, according to Deadline, which also published the series' first-look photos on November 10.
The show adapts Edith Wharton's novel, which won the Pulitzer Prize. Wharton's story follows New York society and a love triangle that tests what people will risk for reputation and duty. Emma Frost wrote the adaptation and also serves as executive producer and showrunner. A showrunner is the writer who leads the day-to-day making of a series, from the scripts to the final cut.
The cast is led by Camila Morrone, who plays Ellen Olenska. Kristine Froseth plays May Welland, and Ben Radcliffe plays Newland Archer. Margo Martindale joins as Mrs. Manson-Mingott.
The series is produced by Chernin Entertainment. Netflix is the streaming service that will carry it, so viewers will be able to watch all eight episodes on the platform from the premiere date, rather than week by week on a television channel schedule.
For viewers, the practical news is the date. February 18 gives a clear target for anyone who wants to read the novel first or catch up on the cast's earlier work. Netflix has not, in the material released so far, announced a release time for each episode.
