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Season 1 – Tom Jones on Masterpiece

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A reimagining of Henry Fielding's "The History of Tom Jones, A Foundling," and the tale about an illegitimate young man's love for an heiress.
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Tom Jones on Masterpiece — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Masterpiece Theater's rendition of Tom Jones may not find a novel way of making its titular Lothario more interesting, but his exploits remain good bawdy fun thanks to an appealing ensemble cast.

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Camilla Long The Times (UK) May 15, 2023
But this is a middle-of-the-road, middle-class Sunday-night period comedy that doesn’t want to make any big political points... Go to Full Review Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe May 11, 2023
McLeod is fine as Tom -- a bit hollow, but also endearing.... But everything around Tom -- the comically excessive costumes, the colorful side characters, the romp-like tone, the moral curlicues -- more than compensates for his blandness. Go to Full Review Melanie McDonagh London Evening Standard May 5, 2023
3/5
There’s class and sex and money, those failsafe themes of English fiction. And there’s Hannah Waddingham as Lady Bellaston who does snobbish sneers and big hair like no one else in the business. Go to Full Review James Croot The Post NZ May 17, 2023
[A] well acted, beautifully costumed and exquisitely designed production. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Edward L @Glyndower May 30, 2023 'Reimagining' is the second-rate adaptor's excuse for thinking they are better writers than the original. A bad move when the original is Henry Fielding, one of the greats of English literature. This series is devoid of any pace, humour or sexual chemistry and is furthered hampered by the ludicrious woke casting of Sophie and her maid, played by two of the worst black British actors I have seen. Although to be fair, Shirley Henderson, playing the aunt is even worse, giving, as usual, her 'Moaning Myrtle' from 'Harry Potter' performance. How does this woman get work? The 1997 BBC series is far better while the 1963 Oscar-winning film still works well. Watch those, not this rubbish. See more Steve j @SwanseaJack May 4, 2023 A black Sophie Weston Fantastic, better than the black Anne Boleyn in my opinion, or the black Cleopatra, and the Lost Boys in Peter Somebody and Wendy, who are mostly black girls. I truly want to see Whoopi Goldberg playing Queen Elizabeth 1st, a role she was clearly born for. This is not rewriting history, it is "re-imagining it for modern audiences". Great stuff!!!! See more Read all reviews
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Solly McLeod

Tom

Sophie Wilde

Sophia Western

Gwyneth Hughes

Writer

Georgia Parris

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 30, 2023 Tom and Sophia hit it off despite their contrasting backgrounds; Molly complicates the picture for Tom and Blifil for Sophia. Details Episode 2 Aired May 7, 2023 Tom is banished by Allworthy; Sophia flees her impending marriage to Blifil; adventures ensue, including fateful encounters at two inns. Details Episode 3 Aired May 14, 2023 Tom is lured to a masquerade by a paramour; complications develop; Blifil and a lord try to compromise Sophia. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 1, 2023 Tom's letter to Lady Bellaston threatens to sink his prospects with Sophia; a sword fight puts him in deeper trouble; a secret emerges. Details

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Season Info

Director
Georgia Parris
Screenwriter
Gwyneth Hughes
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14 (D|S)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Apr 30, 2023
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