| Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows sisters Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March on their journey from childhood to adulthood. With the help of their mother, Marmee, and while their father is away at war, the girls navigate what it means to be a young woman: from sibling rivalry and first love, to loss and marriage. |
| Name | Character | Episodes |
|---|---|---|
| Willa Fitzgerald | Meg March | 3 |
| Emily Watson | Marmee March | 3 |
| Kathryn Newton | Amy March | 3 |
| Maya Hawke | Jo March | 3 |
| Angela Lansbury | Aunt March | 3 |
| Michael Gambon | Mr. Laurence | 3 |
| Jonah Hauer-King | Laurie Laurence | 3 |
| Dylan Baker | Mr March | 3 |
| Julian Morris | John Brooke | 3 |
| Annes Elwy | Beth March | 3 |
| Eleanor Methven | Hannah | 3 |
| Adrian Scarborough | Mr Davis | 1 |
| India Mullen | Belle Moffat | 1 |
| Mark Stanley | Professor Bhaer | 1 |
| Richard Pepple | Hairdresser | 1 |
| Ann Skelly | Annie Moffat | 1 |
| Nick Dunning | Dr. Bangs | 1 |
| Mei Bignall | Kate Vaughn | 1 |
| Will O'Connell | Mr Dashwood | 1 |
| Amelia Crowley | Mrs Kirke | 1 |