More than 200 years after Jane Austen introduced readers to Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, Pride and Prejudice remains one of the most beloved love stories of all time. And Hollywood and British television have certainly gotten their money’s worth out of it.
From Colin Firth‘s iconic wet-shirt moment to Bollywood musicals, zombie apocalypses, and modern-day romantic comedies, Austen’s classic has been reimagined in just about every way possible. Some adaptations stick closely to the original novel, while others take some serious liberties with the source material.
And Austen fever isn’t slowing down. Netflix is bringing Pride and Prejudice back to television with a new six-part adaptation premiering on December 3, starring Emma Corrin as Elizabeth Bennet, Jack Lowden as Mr. Darcy, Louis Partridge as Mr. Wickham, and Olivia Colman and Rufus Sewell as the Bennet parents. Meanwhile, The Other Bennet Sister, which puts the often-overlooked Mary Bennet in the spotlight, is returning for a three-part Christmas special.
So, with the bounty of Bennets at our fingertips, which versions are worth watching, and which ones are better left with empty dance cards? Below, we look back at the many adaptations and spinoffs of Pride and Prejudice, from the earliest BBC productions to the latest reimaginings, and rank them.