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East of Eden review – Florence Pugh in soapy Steinbeck adaptation is brilliant, compelling TV

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This take on the 1952 novel is lavishly shot and full of excellent performances. It lacks the heft to be a full examination of human nature, but it’s a high-quality family saga

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Television & radio
By
Lucy Mangan
Published
Oct 1, 2026, 7:01 AM UTC
Updated
Oct 1, 2026, 11:27 PM UTC

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