Masterpiece Theater

[Drunk Monk]

The Count of Monte Cristo

I’m 2 deep and it’s ok so far. Jeremy Irons was good as his jail mate, but that’s really just e2 he’s in (I’m assuming we all know this story so no worries about spoilers). At the end of e2, he makes his escape. 

It’s lush with scenery and costume as Masterpiece is. I’ll see it through - 8 eps I think. 

Not going to judge until the sword fight.

[Drunk Monk]

2 more in and it’s growing on me. The Count is getting more vengeful and the location moves to Paris. I keep seeing shots of Paris where I’ve been, much to my delight. The overall look of this is magnificent. And the story is moving slowly but steadily. Irons still gets that prestigious end credit at the beginning main title, but he’s really only in e2 (unless he comes back in a flashback). Ready for a sword fight but if memory serves, there’s only one at the end.

[Drunk Monk]

2 more down and just 2 to go. There was a little sword fight. It was unimpressive. The cat and mouse game is afoot and the tension is building for the vengeance payout. The count’s reveal to Mercedes was  very well played, a fine scene of restrained etiquette covering mutual emotional breakdowns. I’m quite invested in the characters now and eagerly await the come uppence of all the villains. It’s been a slow burn but satisfying, as if to savor each moment of revenge. 
Let’s goooooo!

[Drunk Monk]

Seen
All in all, a well told version. E7 teases a pistol duel and a sword duel but this is not a version thst goes deep into dueling. It’s all about the baroque sets and costumes. Once I settled into the attitude, which was about when they get to Paris, it all fell into place and I enjoyed it. It’s a tasteful version; it’s Masterpiece after all. Classy.

D00M recommeded.