Season 1 – Les Misérables

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Korben D @Korbendallas506 Jan 31, 2026 The 2018 BBC miniseries Les Misérables is a real treat, elevated by an outstanding cast—Dominic West, David Oyelowo, Lily Collins, and more—who bring real depth and humanity to these iconic characters. Finally, viewers get a faithful, grounded adaptation of Victor Hugo’s novel, free from the bombastic songs and schmaltz of the musical versions. You can truly experience the story anew, with rich focus on character development and social themes. Sure, Hugo’s sprawling 1,500-page epic has its flaws—no editor to trim the rambling digressions—but this series makes you forgive them all. The finale can be confusing and stuffed with details, but so is the book. The pacing keeps you hooked across six episodes; I binged it in one sitting and couldn’t look away. Highly recommended for anyone craving a more authentic, emotionally resonant take on the classic. See more Diana A @RT13004468 Dec 8, 2024 Cette série est une véritable pépite. L’atmosphère est hypnotique, presque magique, avec une réalisation qui plonge dans un mélange parfait de mystère et d’émotion. Les personnages sont incroyablement bien écrits, chacun avec ses propres blessures et secrets, et les acteurs livrent des performances vraiment poignantes. L’histoire est captivante, mêlant le surnaturel et le drame humain d’une manière subtile et intelligente. Chaque épisode laisse une sensation étrange, entre fascination et angoisse, qui vous pousse à en vouloir toujours plus. C’est une œuvre unique, qui reste dans l’esprit longtemps après l’avoir terminée. See more Elisha I @asapidox Oct 16, 2024 Les Misérables Season 1 delivered a powerful and emotionally charged adaptation of the classic story. The performances were strong, especially from the leads, capturing the depth and struggles of the characters. The production values and setting felt authentic and immersive. A few pacing issues slowed down the middle episodes, but overall, it was a compelling retelling that kept me engaged throughout. See more marcel d @RT99671921 Sep 12, 2022 Breathtaking adaptation of one of the most important novels in history! It is a story about compassion, forgiveness, and suffering. See more Sep 29, 2020 I love the story from the novel and the musical as well. I don't mind to watch the non musical version of Les Mis because it should be truer to the novel. Yes this BBC version is truer to the novel, plot wise. Andrew Davies bashed the musical and guess what? This adaptation didn't really do the character justice. Valjean in my opinion, having read the book, is too aggressive in this adaptation. This is the story of redemption (one of the themes) what's the point of making him so aggressive even after the Petit Gervais event. Two, why the heck did Marius have a wet dream about Eponine. Three, in the novel Valjean and Cosette have a loving father-daughter relationship, so far as Cosette wants to make Valjean happy and vice versa. Why did Cosette become such a rebel and very rude at one point in this adaptation? To be honest the 2012 musical did the character, especially Cosette and Valjean, so much more justice than BBC, even though they changed some of the plots. Characters' personality is also important imo because they are a part of the story (moreover if they are the main characters) and BBC failed to do that. I like Fantine's part though, they did that very well. Lily Collins showed the naïve and shy personality of Fantine (and her descent into the low points of her life) very well . That's the only thing that I really like See more Aug 17, 2020 Awful bastardisation of Hugo's story. Everyone involved should be ashamed. See more Read all reviews

Les Misérables — Season 1

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