Around the World in 80 Days: Season 1

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PBS | Season Premiere Date: January 2, 2022

Summary: Phileas Fogg (David Tennant), his valet Jean Passepartout (Ibrahim Koma), and journalist Abigail "Fix" Fortescue (Leonie Benesch) set out on their journey to travel the world in 80 days in the latest adaptation of Jules Verne's novel of the same name.

[Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 26 Dec 2021 and in the US as a part ofPhileas Fogg (David Tennant), his valet Jean Passepartout (Ibrahim Koma), and journalist Abigail "Fix" Fortescue (Leonie Benesch) set out on their journey to travel the world in 80 days in the latest adaptation of Jules Verne's novel of the same name.

[Premiered originally in the UK on BBC One on 26 Dec 2021 and in the US as a part of PBS's Masterpiece on 2 Jan 2022]… Expand

Genre(s): Drama, Movie/Mini-Series, Action & Adventure

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Liz Shannon Miller

Jan 3, 2022

As opposed to film, television proves itself to be the ideal format for adapting Verne’s tale, given how each new location lends itself nimbly to a new episodic adventure, and the pace across the first season stays lively. Read full review

The Guardian Rebecca Nicholson

Dec 29, 2021

Tennant promised a “romp” from this updated version of Jules Verne’s novel, and it certainly is lively. This is big television in the vein of His Dark Materials. ... Clearly, there is great confidence in it. It is justified, largely. Read full review

Meghan O'Keefe

Jan 3, 2022

Around the World in 80 Days isn’t an earth-shattering Jules Verne adaptation, but it is a lovely one. Thanks mostly to the way it understands how to harness David Tennant’s magnificence on screen. Read full review

The Times Joe Clay

Dec 29, 2021

The pace was glacially slow. Read full review

Collider Maggie Boccella

Dec 29, 2021

Masterpiece’s adaptation of the Verne classic adds almost nothing significant to the story of Phileas Fogg and his companions. It remains firmly within the limits set by the novel in 1872, turning a journey around the world from an adventure into unknown lands to a stroll along a well-trodden footpath. It is an expansion that does not exceed the constraints of the original tale and perhaps even flounders under the weight of attempting to tell every aspect of Verne’s story and then some. Read full review

Daniel Fienberg

Jan 3, 2022

It’s a story with a ticking clock literally in the title and yet this adaptation is largely devoid of adventure or fun and doesn’t work nearly well enough as serious drama to compensate. ... What kept me going primarily was Tennant’s interpretation of Fogg as a mournful man characterized by his abiding sadness. Read full review

Thelma Adams

Dec 29, 2021

In the end, this “Around the World” is more cringeworthy than fun. Read full review

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bac2sq1

Jan 30, 2022

This was a fun romp of a series! I found it to be well acted and scripted and a wonderful addition to those depicting Verne's stories! I enjoyed watching how animated David Tennant portrayed his character. His supporting cast was very believable as well. The show is filled with non-stopThis was a fun romp of a series! I found it to be well acted and scripted and a wonderful addition to those depicting Verne's stories! I enjoyed watching how animated David Tennant portrayed his character. His supporting cast was very believable as well. The show is filled with non-stop adventure including a well balanced mix of "dastardly", drama and comedy. It's all-around enjoyable entertainment for the whole family!… Expand

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robertpherigo

Feb 16, 2022

I haven't read the book and really can't remember much about the movie so I'm not comparing this version to either of them. It seems like many of the negative comments (here and at IMDB) boil down to an unfavorable comparison to both of the above. Well, I don't need to worry about that and II haven't read the book and really can't remember much about the movie so I'm not comparing this version to either of them. It seems like many of the negative comments (here and at IMDB) boil down to an unfavorable comparison to both of the above. Well, I don't need to worry about that and I have no problem with writers changing the original. I've really enjoyed this version tremendously and feel that it has gotten stronger from episode to episode.… Expand

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geewah

Oct 14, 2022

A solid enough adaption of the Verne classic, that does play it rather safe at times. It tries to tackle some important social issues along the way, but it does come across as rather forced and half baked.

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jfrisby

Jan 30, 2022

This was enjoyable, but all felt a bit thin and predictable -- I'm mostly glad that the cast and crew got to enjoy some nice scenic locales.

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nilsy

Jan 31, 2022

Wanted something lighter or more historical accurate. Incredible boring

Such a shame since the time period has the whole explorer mythos that to me is catnip. Im putting all the blame on the writers. Thought it looked ok even if found the color tone a odd choice, clothes were good.Wanted something lighter or more historical accurate. Incredible boring

Such a shame since the time period has the whole explorer mythos that to me is catnip.

Im putting all the blame on the writers. Thought it looked ok even if found the color tone a odd choice, clothes were good. And actors did a good job in my opinion but read someone else saying its "putting lip stick on a pig" which sums it up better then could myself.… Expand

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