Around the World in 80 Days

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

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  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 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"    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
  2. jfrisby
    Jan 30, 2022
    6
    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.
  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 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 tremendouslyI 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
  4. 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 along the way, but it does come across as rather forced and half baked.
  5. bac2sq1
    Jan 30, 2022
    9
    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-stop adventure including a well balanced mix of "dastardly", drama and comedy. It's all-around enjoyableThis 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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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
  1. Radio Times
    Reviewed by: Abby Robinson
    Jan 18, 2022
    60
    It’s certainly not short of activity and yet, it all feels a little flat. The cast do their best with the material they’ve been dealt – Tennant, Benesch and Koma are convincing in their roles – but after watching the first three episodes made available to critics, we were quite happy to leave it there.
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  2. Consequence
    Reviewed by: Liz Shannon Miller
    Jan 3, 2022
    91
    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.
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  3. TV Guide Magazine
    Reviewed by: Matt Roush
    Jan 3, 2022
    70
    This Around the World frolic might just be the ticket for those whose wanderlust was curtailed in recent years. Buckle up. [3 - 16 Jan 2022, p.9]
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