Imminent Delight for Poldark Enthusiasts: Next Century-Later Period Epic Awaits Your Screen Time
Ten long years have passed since Aidan Turner swashbuckled our hearts as Captain Ross Poldark, leaving fans bereft when the BBC series came to an end after five gripping seasons. But fret not, dear viewers, because a new adventure awaits!
Prepare yourself for The Count of Monte Cristo, a 2024 miniseries gracing UKTV's free-to-air channel U&Drama and streaming service U this coming summer. Buckle up for an epic historical adventure drama based on Alexandre Dumas's iconic novel of the same name.
Time-travel with us to meet our charming lead, young sailor Edmond Dantès, played by Daisy Jones & the Six actor Sam Claflin. This poor soul is falsely accused of treason and unjustly imprisoned for years in the grim island fortress, Château d'If, off the coast of Marseille.
But fate has a twisted sense of humor—after many years of solitary confinement, Edmond befriends a fellow prisoner who schoolies him in all things academic. With the knowledge he's gained and the chance to escape, he transforms himself into the mysterious and enigmatic Count of Monte Cristo.
Revenge, oh, glorious revenge! With newfound riches and an insatiable thirst for vengeance, our fiendish Count embarks on a dramatic quest for justice against those who wronged him.
This thrilling eight-part series boasts a stellar cast, including Karla-Simone Spence from The Gilded Age, House of Gucci's Jeremy Irons, up-and-coming talent Harry Taurasi, Poppy Corby Tuech, Ana Girardot, and Gabriella Pession.
The Count of Monte Cristo has already captivated Italian audiences, boasting an average of nearly six million viewers[1]. It has also garnered a decent rating of 7.8 on IMDb, with avid viewers praising its realistic and meticulous adaptation[1].
"The acting, the flow of the story, the cinematic experience was superb! Felt like a historical experience and the audio was amazing," raved user @sjensenstrad[1].
Another enthused reviewer chimed in: "They've found an incredible way to make this realistic and precise, making the story so authentic it could easily have happened in reality."[1]
One user confessed that they "didn't miss a second of this fantastic version of the classic tale," while another hailed it as "Television at its finest."[1]
Intrigued? Let us quench your curiosity!
In a past interview, director Bille August revealed that he was drawn to the project because it is "all about relationships, the complexities of human beings, and is very modern and timeless."[5]
According to Variety, he further explained that the series deals with "a great story about the human being and about a person who is so obsessed by revenge that it eats him up from the inside and he is not able to love anymore."[5]
Firm believers in the tale's timeless appeal, he deemed it "a beautiful love story" despite its darker themes[5].
Will you be throwing open the doors to your heart and joining us on this grim and glorious journey?
Stay tuned for more updates about this highly anticipated series!
References:[1] – https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11360366/[2] – https://www.britannica.com/story/the-count-of-monte-cristo-novel[3] – https://www.history.com/news/the-count-of-monte-cristo-tale-behind-novel[4] – https://www.britannica.com/biography/Fernand-Mondego[5] – https://variety.com/2023/tv/global/bille-august-count-of-monte-cristo-tv-series-filmation-interview-1235541036/
- The miniseries adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's 'The Count of Monte Cristo' is launching on UKTV's U&Drama and streaming service U this summer.
- Set to premiere in 2024, this eight-part series offers a captivating journey through the world of historical adventure dramas and promises to deliver a realistic adaptation.
- The movies-and-tv entertainment industry is abuzz about the upcoming miniseries, with some average ratings on IMDb suggesting a promising watch.
- As part of a stellar cast, Daisy Jones & the Six actor Sam Claflin, known for his roles in lifestyle-oriented series, takes on the role of Edmond Dantès in this much-anticipated entertainment event.
