The Count of Monte Cristo ends this Sunday, May 10, on PBS. The newest adaptation brings the Alexandre Dumas classic back to life again, this time with Sam Claflin as Edmond Dantès. The series also stars Jeremy Irons, Ana Girardot, Blake Ritson, and more. But does Season 1 cover the entirety of the novel, and will there be a Season 2?
Here’s everything we know.
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