Looking for something to watch this Bank Holiday? The 8-part period drama The Count of Monte Cristo, starring Sam Claflin, is currently available to stream for free. This 2024 series, based on Alexandre Dumas’ classic 1846 novel, received excellent reviews when it was released.
You can now watch all eight episodes of the miniseries on UKTV’s U streaming service, after it originally aired on Channel 4.
Wrongfully convicted of treason and thrown in prison, Edmond Dantès (Sam Claflin) manages to escape and reinvents himself as a rich nobleman, dedicating his life to getting revenge on those who wronged him.
Alongside Dimitri Clafin, The Count of Monte Cristo features Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Ana Girardot, Blake Ritson, Karla-Simone Spence, Lino Guanciale, Michele Riondino, and Jeremy Irons.
Although Alexandre Dumas’ story has been made into a movie or TV show many times, the 2024 version is being called the best adaptation yet by fans.
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Currently, the show has a 7.8/10 rating on IMDB. One viewer called it the best version of this classic revenge story, saying it’s “the most wonderful of all.”
Someone else praised the series, calling it excellent in every way. They said it’s one of the best versions of the Dumas story they’ve seen in their lifetime, and appreciated that the eight-episode format allowed for well-developed characters and a fully explored plot.
One viewer shared that, having loved ‘The Count of Monte Cristo’ as a child, they were delighted by how fresh and engaging this new mini-series made the classic tale.
It perfectly embodies the core themes of the story – revenge, justice, and finding forgiveness – and adds exciting new elements that will keep you engaged throughout.
The Count of Monte Cristo is now streaming on U.
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