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Limited Series – A Tale of Two Cities

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In 1782 London, Lucie Manette's life changes when she learns her presumed-dead father may be alive in Paris; she enlists erratic lawyer Sydney Carton to free the imprisoned messenger, French émigré Charles Darnay, sparking a complex love triangle.

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Simon Gallagher Screen Rant 1d
7/10
In its strongest moments, it's a very worthy new take on Dickens' story that builds to an excellent climax worthy of its crown as one of the finest endings in literary history. Go to Full Review Kelcie Mattson Collider 1d
8/10
... the first small-screen adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities in almost four decades is perhaps even more simultaneously timeless and timely than before. Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Daniel West

Creator

Kit Harington

Sydney Carton

François Civil

Charles Darnay

Mirren Mack

Lucie Manette

Richard Clark

Director

Léo Becker

Executive Producer

Episodes

Episode 1 Airs Sep 6 Recalled to Life London, 1782; eighteen years after witnessing her father's death, Lucie Manette receives news that he may be alive; when her only lead, dashing Frenchman Charles Darnay, is arrested for treason, she turns to mercurial lawyer Sydney Carton for help. Details Episode 2 Airs Sep 13 Malunion Lucie and Charles journey to Paris in search of her long-lost father; the two grow closer, until Charles' past rears its head; back in London, Lucie is drawn to the troubled Sydney Carton; Thérèse Defarge plots revenge against the Marquis. Details Episode 3 Airs Sep 27 Mother's Ruin As Lucie builds a new life for her father in London, Sydney and Charles face off for her affection; she loves both but must choose one; the Revolution arrives in Paris: after a battle in the streets, vengeful Thérèse makes a discovery in La Bastille. Details Episode 4 Airs Oct 4 Resurrection Man As the Revolution descends into bloodshed, Charles is arrested in Paris; desperate to save him, Lucie turns to Sydney Carton -but at Charles' trial, a revelation changes everything; as Thérèse seeks vengeance, Sydney weighs up an epic sacrifice. Details
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A Tale of Two Cities — Limited Series

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Season Info

Director
Richard Clark
Creator
Daniel West
Executive Producer
Léo Becker, Kit Harington, Polly Williams, Daniel West, Hong Khaou, Sarah Best
Network
MGM+
Genre
History, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 6, 2026
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