“The Count of Monte Cristo” is the new France-produced, live-action miniseries of the classic novel by Alexandre Dumas, directed by Bille August, starring Sam Claflin, streaming March 22, 2026 on PBS Masterpiece at Prime Video:
"...in early 19th century France, 'Edmond Dantes' is betrayed, framed and falsely jailed. But while on a prison island, he befriends a fellow inmate who educates him...
L"...and tells him where to find a 'fortune'.
"Following his escape Dantes re-emerges as a wealthy man in Paris society...
"...primed to take revenge…
“…against the corrupt government law-makers who tried to destroy …
“…his life, love and freedom...”
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