Do you remember Meggie Cleary from The Thorn Birds? Here’s what she looks like today at 68.

Long-running series like Bonanza, Little House on the Prairie, Friends, The Sopranos, and Twin Peaks are often mentioned because they shaped entire generations of viewers. However, not all unforgettable television stories run for years.

Some of the most powerful narratives ever broadcast were told in miniseries—limited projects never meant to extend beyond a few nights, yet powerful enough to leave a lasting impression. The Thorn Birds stands firmly among these rare successes.

The Thorn Birds: A Story That Captivated Millions

First broadcast in March 1983, The Thorn Birds was a ten-hour television miniseries adapted from Colleen McCullough’s 1977 bestselling Australian novel