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HeartsCanHope

(1,758 posts) Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:29 AM Mar 6

Anyone watching The Count Of Monte Cristo on PBS Passport?

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.

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Anyone watching The Count Of Monte Cristo on PBS Passport? (Original Post) HeartsCanHope Mar 6 OP

Isn't it awesome? I'm loving it. Scrivener7 Mar 6 #1

Couldn't stop watching it....great series. Made me look for more Alexandre Dumas. walkingman Mar 6 #2

Thanks for the tip. rzemanfl Mar 6 #3

Watching it on Prime now - just seen the first 4 so far really good. walkingman Mar 6 #4

I am watching it on Prime too. Senior moment. rzemanfl Mar 6 #6

Thanks for all the replies. HeartsCanHope Mar 6 #5

I think that is the episode of the "optical telegraph"- I thought that was fascinating. walkingman Mar 6 #7

Thank you! HeartsCanHope Mar 6 #8

My husband, son and I thank you for the explanation video of the French Telegraph. HeartsCanHope Mar 8 #9

Just watched the last episode karin_sj Mar 13 #10

We just finished it on Wednesday, and now I'm trying The Puzzle Lady. HeartsCanHope Mar 13 #11

Scrivener7

(60,067 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:30 AM

Mar 6

walkingman

(11,152 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:34 AM

Mar 6

PBS Masterpiece Theater is a national treasure.

rzemanfl

(31,462 posts)

3. Thanks for the tip.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:35 AM

Mar 6

Last edited Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:09 AM - Edit history (2)

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

walkingman

(11,152 posts)

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

Reply to rzemanfl (Reply #3)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:39 AM

Mar 6

rzemanfl

(31,462 posts)

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

Reply to walkingman (Reply #4)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:04 AM

Mar 6

HeartsCanHope

(1,758 posts)

5. Thanks for all the replies.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:03 AM

Mar 6

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

walkingman

(11,152 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Reply #5)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:32 AM

Mar 6

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

HeartsCanHope

(1,758 posts)

8. Thank you!

Reply to walkingman (Reply #7)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:54 PM

Mar 6

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

HeartsCanHope

(1,758 posts)

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

Reply to walkingman (Reply #7)

Sun Mar 8, 2026, 02:18 AM

Mar 8

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

karin_sj

(1,385 posts)

10. Just watched the last episode

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:37 AM

Mar 13

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

(1,758 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:50 AM

Mar 13

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!

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