• Network: PBS
  • Series Premiere Date: Apr 14, 2019
Metascore
79

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 11
  2. Negative: 0 out of 11

Critic Reviews

  1. Reviewed by: Judy Berman
    Apr 12, 2019
    50
    It’s just unfortunate that such thematic depth comes at the expense of engaging storytelling. Six hours may seem luxurious, but it’s a tight squeeze for the 1500-page tome. As the miniseries jumps from one classic scene to the next, what’s lost in the script, if not in the acting, is the slow process of character development.
User Score
6.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 22 out of 33
  2. Negative: 6 out of 33
  1. Apr 15, 2019
    10
    Great classic, excellent story, superb acting,emotional ending, what else do you need? Highly recommended.
  2. Jun 2, 2019
    10
    I hate musicals so I've avoided this like the plague, even though I'm aware it's a Victor Hugo novel. I enjoyed the Liam Neeson movie, and I'mI hate musicals so I've avoided this like the plague, even though I'm aware it's a Victor Hugo novel. I enjoyed the Liam Neeson movie, and I'm a fan of Dominic West, so i gave it a shot. Best adaptation this far. And McNulty imbues his Valjean with a wealth of humanity. I thoroughly enjoyed this. Full Review »