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HeartsCanHope

(1,637 posts) Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:29 AM Friday

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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 Friday OP

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

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

Thanks for the tip. rzemanfl Friday #3

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

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

Thanks for all the replies. HeartsCanHope Friday #5

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

Thank you! HeartsCanHope Friday #8

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

Scrivener7

(59,335 posts)

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

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:30 AM

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walkingman

(10,732 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

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PBS Masterpiece Theater is a national treasure.

rzemanfl

(31,333 posts)

3. Thanks for the tip.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 08:35 AM

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

walkingman

(10,732 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

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rzemanfl

(31,333 posts)

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

Reply to walkingman (Reply #4)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:04 AM

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HeartsCanHope

(1,637 posts)

5. Thanks for all the replies.

Reply to HeartsCanHope (Original post)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 09:03 AM

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

walkingman

(10,732 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

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

HeartsCanHope

(1,637 posts)

8. Thank you!

Reply to walkingman (Reply #7)

Fri Mar 6, 2026, 12:54 PM

Friday

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

HeartsCanHope

(1,637 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

Sunday

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

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