The popular period drama, The Count of Monte Cristo, which has been called a “flawless masterpiece,” is now available on a new streaming service in the UK. This 2024 series is based on Alexandre Dumas’ classic 1846 novel and follows Edmon Dantes, played by Tom Claflin, as he fights for freedom after being wrongly imprisoned for treason.
Edmond Dantès, a sailor, is wrongly accused of treason and thrown into the infamous Château d’If prison near Marseille. After a daring escape, he transforms himself into the wealthy Count of Monte Cristo and dedicates his life to getting revenge on those who betrayed him.
The eight-episode series, directed by Bille August, is now streaming on Channel 4’s free service, supported by ads. It’s available as part of a partnership between Channel 4 and UKTV’s U.
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The film also features a talented cast alongside Claflin, including Jeremy Irons, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Ana Girardot, Blake Ritson, Karla-Simone Spence, Lino Guanciale, and Michele Riondino.
I’m completely hooked on this period drama! It’s really popular, and it has a great rating – 7.8 out of 10 on IMDb. One review I read called it a ‘flawless masterpiece,’ and honestly, I totally agree. It’s so good, you won’t want to miss a second!
One viewer called this series exceptional, praising it as the best adaptation of the Dumas novel they’ve seen in their lifetime. They appreciated that, as an eight-part miniseries, it allowed for thorough character development and a well-developed plot.
I’m a huge fan of The Count of Monte Cristo, and I’ve seen a lot of different versions of the story over the years. Honestly, this adaptation is the best one by far! I absolutely loved the book itself, and this show really captures that same captivating feeling and epic scope of the revenge plot. It’s just fantastic.
One viewer said this mini-series is fantastic, whether you’ve read the book or are discovering the story for the first time. They praised it as a well-done adaptation that shows why the story remains so popular, and gave it a strong recommendation.
Although most people loved the show, some viewers felt it didn’t do the original book justice. One critic described it as a “shallow adaptation,” and said it was a disappointing, overly-stylized take on a classic story.
The Count of Monte Cristo is now streaming on Channel 4.
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2026-01-19 20:49