Around the World in 80 Days

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Season 1
  • Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Jan 2, 2022
Metascore
61

Generally favorable reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16

Critic Reviews

  1. The Wrap
    Reviewed by: Thelma Adams
    Dec 29, 2021
    30
    In the end, this “Around the World” is more cringeworthy than fun.

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User Score
5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 21
  3. Negative: 8 out of 21
  1. nilsy
    Jan 31, 2022
    4
    Wanted something lighter or more historical accurate. Incredible boring

    Such a shame since the time period has the whole explorer mythos    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.    … Full Review »
  2. geewah
    Oct 14, 2022
    7
    A solid enough adaption of the Verne classic, that does play it rather safe at times. It tries to tackle some important social issues alongA 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.… Full Review »
  3. robertpherigo
    Feb 16, 2022
    9
    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 manyI 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.… Full Review »
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