The Count Of Monte Cristo
PBS | Release Date: March 22, 2026
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ColliderKelcie MattsonMar 23, 2026
Season 1 Review: Overall, this rendition of a timeless classic, inspired by the bones of the great period dramas that have come before, is as painstakingly faithful and exquisitely exciting as you could hope for. Read full review
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Wall Street JournalJohn AndersonMar 19, 2026
Season 1 Review: Once Mr. August gets us past his very soft and charmless introduction, his version gains momentum. Especially when Edmond goes to prison. Read full review
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The GuardianLucy ManganOct 22, 2025
Season 1 Review: Incoherence already threatens, because of problème deux: the script. The Count of Monte Cristo requires you to pause it every 45 seconds or so to shake your head at needless utterances such as: “If we can’t get through this storm, we’ll perish.” Some of it is truly unbelievable. Read full review
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