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Set during the French Revolution, this timeless Dickens tale of romance, sacrifice, and tyranny finds a noble hero torn between improving society and self-advancement.
IMDb 6.5/1019801 season
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IMDb 6.5/1019801 season
Season 1
8 episodes

  • 1. Episode 1

    1. Episode 1

    Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.
    Lucie Manette travels to pre-revolutionary France to find her father who she assumed was dead.
    TV-14
    27min
    Oct 4, 1980

  • 2. Episode 2

    2. Episode 2

    Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
    Lucie appears to vouch for French émigré Charles Darnay, who is charged with high treason.
    TV-PG
    26min
    Oct 11, 1980

  • 3. Episode 3

    3. Episode 3

    Darney is acquitted and Mr. Stryver tells Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie Manette.
    Darney is acquitted and Mr. Stryver tells Carton of his intentions regarding Lucie Manette.
    TV-PG
    22min
    Oct 18, 1980

  • 4. Episode 4

    4. Episode 4

    Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
    Carton reveals his true feelings to Lucie and Barsad makes an unwelcome reappearance.
    TV-PG
    25min
    Oct 25, 1980

  • 5. Episode 5

    5. Episode 5

    In London, Dr Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
    In London, Dr Manette suffers a relapse. Meanwhile in Paris, the Bastille is stormed.
    TV-PG
    21min
    Nov 1, 1980

  • 6. Episode 6

    6. Episode 6

    On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
    On receipt of Gabelle's letter, Darnay returns to Paris during the Reign of Terror.
    TV-PG
    20min
    Nov 8, 1980

  • 7. Episode 7

    7. Episode 7

    Darnay is released from prison thanks to Dr Manette's influence.
    Darnay is released from prison thanks to Dr Manette's influence.
    TV-PG
    26min
    Nov 15, 1980

  • 8. Episode 8

    8. Episode 8

    The day of Darnay's execution arrives and with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
    The day of Darnay's execution arrives and with Barsard's assistance, Carton visits him.
    TV-PG
    24min
    Nov 22, 1980

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    Set during the French Revolution, this timeless Dickens tale of romance, sacrifice, and tyranny finds a noble hero torn between improving society and self-advancement.
    Creators and Cast
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    Michael E. Briant
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    Barry Lets
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    Paul ShelleyRalph MichaelSally Osborne
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