The story follows Nicholas Nickleby (Charlie Hunnam) and his family after the death of his father when they travel to London to ask for the aid of his Uncle. ... Hidden secrets, romance, and adventure all come together to create a heart-warming tale of one boy's journey to become a man.

The comedic drama follows the fortunes of Nicholas, a young man left penniless after his father dies.

Devoted to his flighty mother and gentle sister, Nicholas seeks help from his Uncle Ralph - a character who bears a resemblance to Ebenezer Scrooge, a more famous Dickens creation.