Anyone watching The Count Of Monte Cristo on PBS Passport?

[HeartsCanHope]

I have Passport and that allows me to watch the Masterpiece presentation The Count Of Monte Cristo

that won't be released until March 22nd. It has been terrific so far. (We've watched 2 episodes.)

I am thoroughly enjoying this adaptation. I'd forgotten what a good storyteller Alexandre Dumas was!

I also find the this story very timely for our time with the themes of justice and righting wrongs with honor.

Jeremy Irons gives a performance as the Abbe that was fantastic. I have downloaded the book to reread it.

I would be interested to hear what others think of this adaptation.

[Scrivener7]

1. Isn't it awesome? I'm loving it.

[walkingman]

2. Couldn't stop watching it....great series. Made me look for more Alexandre Dumas.

PBS Masterpiece Theater is a national treasure.

[rzemanfl]

3. Thanks for the tip.

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Two episodes of The Gray House left to watch on Prime This will be next.

[walkingman]

4. Watching it on Prime now - just seen the first 4 so far really good.

[rzemanfl]

6. I am watching it on Prime too. Senior moment.

[HeartsCanHope]

5. Thanks for all the replies.

I haven't seen anything with Sam Clafin in it, and he's just wonderful. Looking forward to tonight's 3rd episode!

[walkingman]

7. I think that is the episode of the "optical telegraph"- I thought that was fascinating.

You might want to check out this video which explains how it works.

[HeartsCanHope]

8. Thank you!

I look forward to watching this. You have a great day!

[HeartsCanHope]

9. My husband, son and I thank you for the explanation video of the French Telegraph.

It added so much to our understanding of episode 5. We appreciate your thoughtfulness!

[karin_sj]

10. Just watched the last episode

And we loved it! The acting was fantastic and the beautiful scenery, costumes, and the level of detail in making everything look from that time period was perfect. I was sad when it was over and definitely plan on reading the book again.

[HeartsCanHope]

11. We just finished it on Wednesday, and now I'm trying The Puzzle Lady.

Bit of a let down after The Count Of Monte Cristo, but fun. Thought Sam Claflin was really good as the count,

but Jeremy Irons performance as the Abbe was my favorite. Looking forward to Ken Burns Henry David Thoreau

on March 30th!