Clarissa is a 1991 British period drama television miniseries starring Sean Bean, Saskia Wickham and Lynsey Baxter.
Based on the 1748 novel Clarissa by Samuel Richardson, it follows a virtuous young woman who is oppressed by her ambitious family and a rake who becomes obsessed with her.
This control is primarily backed by her devious sister Arabella and brother James (Phillips), both of whom plot to foil any chances at happiness for Clarissa.
Clarissa repeatedly tries to reach her family, including having her new handmaid deliver letters to her uncle, father, and mother.
Her brother and sister also physically incapacitate Clarissa and force the realization of a dull future with Mr. Solmes onto her.
Lovelace appears and draws his sword on her family in threat before turning it towards Clarissa and fatally stabbing her through the heart.