The Musketeers: Season 1

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BBC | Showcase | BBC America | BBC One | Season Premiere Date: January 19, 2014

Starring: Santiago Cabrera, Hugo Speer, Peter Capaldi

Summary: The latest adaptation of Alexander Dumas' classic novel follows the adventures of D'Artagnon (Luke Pasqualino), Athos (Tom Burke), Aramis (Santiago Cabrera) and Porthos (Howard Charles) as Cardinal Richelieu (Peter Capaldi) seeks more power and control.

Creator: Adrian Hodges

Genre(s): Drama, Action & Adventure

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Season 1 Episodes

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S1:E10. Musketeers Don't Die Easily
Air Date: August 24, 2014
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S1:E9. Knight Takes Queen
Air Date: August 17, 2014
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S1:E8. The Challenge
Air Date: August 10, 2014

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Genevieve Valentine

Jun 19, 2014

A well-acted romp that carries just enough weight to justify tuning in, The Musketeers is a campy delight; no one ever hands over a blade when tossing one with a flourish will do, and this time, that’s just as it should be. Read full review

Nancy DeWolf Smith

Jun 23, 2014

While the series is not without humor--including the occasional sexual witticism--it is never camp, a huge plus for devotees of genuine drama. Read full review

Mary McNamara

Jun 23, 2014

Refreshingly realistic in some ways (there is much jumping out of high windows, but the jumper is often actually injured) and soothingly romantic in others, "The Musketeers" is a captivating balance of spectacle and story, true enough to the essentials of the original, modern enough to understand the necessity of humor and self-reference. Read full review

TV Guide Magazine Matt Roush

Jun 20, 2014

It's a little cheesy, but never takes itself very seriously. Read full review

Darren Franich

Jun 13, 2014

This lighthearted, thin import is worth a watch. [20 Jun 2014, p.60]

Rob Owen

Jun 20, 2014

A fine but unexceptional retelling. Read full review

David Wiegand

Jun 19, 2014

Hodges has done a good job weaving new plot twists and characters into the familiar story. The Musketeers may not be either the greatest treatment of the Dumas tale or the most revolutionary, but it is fun for all, and all for fun. Read full review

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imthenoob

Jan 10, 2015

Capaldi definitely carries the show in the earlier episodes but as the season progresses, The rest of the cast come into their own and become rather likable. Easily one of the better new shows to come out and definitely worth watching.

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VonSeux

Jul 19, 2014

Having watched every Musketeers adaptation I could get my hands on, I can say this tale have enough new content and changes to keep you interested while respecting the source maetrial. The only thing I miss are bigger names on the cast. BBC rarely does a bad series, and this one keeps the tradition.

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mariojmartin

May 31, 2015

For a show that has taken an exceptional care to recreate the costumes and streets of the XVII century; gun power muskets have unrealistic eye accuracy and sound like modern rifles, while single shot pistols are actually colt .45 revolvers, and the royal musketeers dress like wanderingFor a show that has taken an exceptional care to recreate the costumes and streets of the XVII century; gun power muskets have unrealistic eye accuracy and sound like modern rifles, while single shot pistols are actually colt .45 revolvers, and the royal musketeers dress like wandering cowboys. Sometimes I am confused if I am watching a Western. The script is nothing exceptional, but, we can still enjoy one of the best portraits of Cardinal Richelieu with Peter Capaldi.… Expand

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GamerElite999

Jan 15, 2017

very predictable. good guy always wins and the bad guy always dies. there i saved you lots of wasted time . Seriously tho, you can watch the first 10 mins and the last 15 and still know exactly whats going on..

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Bo33y

Jan 3, 2015

Biggest pile of feces anybody could possibly watch, another BBC handout of utter """""""""

Do you notice how the Musketeers upon their costumes do not even have a cross on their blue uniforms the most distinguishable feature of their historic period uniform. Discounting! Whatever otherBiggest pile of feces anybody could possibly watch, another BBC handout of utter """""""""

Do you notice how the Musketeers upon their costumes do not even have a cross on their blue uniforms the most distinguishable feature of their historic period uniform. Discounting! Whatever other attempts have been made at the notion of political correctness, in bids to mass appeal to every single type of audience, rather then actually get those historic settings correct. OH No, nobody else requires actual history. Without setting themselves into the pictures shown. Much better to attempt at romancing utter fictitious codswallop because this will generate numbers.

Cancel this crap show already!… Expand

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 4

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- Season 4 Overview
  Air Date: October 1, 2020
Season 3

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- Season 3 Overview
  Air Date: May 28, 2016
Season 2

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- Season 2 Overview
  Air Date: January 2, 2015
Season 1

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- Season 1 Overview
  Air Date: January 19, 2014
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  S1:E10. Musketeers Don't Die Easily
  Air Date: August 24, 2014
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  S1:E9. Knight Takes Queen
  Air Date: August 17, 2014
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  S1:E8. The Challenge
  Air Date: August 10, 2014
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  S1:E7. A Rebellious Woman
  Air Date: August 3, 2014
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  S1:E6. Death of a Hero
  Air Date: July 24, 2014
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  S1:E5. The Homecoming
  Air Date: July 20, 2014
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  S1:E4. The Good Soldier
  Air Date: July 13, 2014
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  S1:E3. Commodities
  Air Date: July 6, 2014
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  S1:E2. Sleight of Hand
  Air Date: June 29, 2014
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  S1:E1. Friends and Enemies
  Air Date: June 22, 2014