Parade's End is a British television miniseries based on the tetralogy of novels by Ford Madox Ford. Benedict Cumberbatch stars as Christopher Tietjens, a conservative Englishman navigating the social and political changes of the early 20th century. The series explores themes of love, loyalty, and the impact of war on individuals and society. Cumberbatch's nuanced performance and the series' rich character development make Parade's End a compelling and thought-provoking period drama.