Les Misérables

Les Misérables

On BBC One

2018–20191 season6 episodes60 min7.3 / 10

A novelistic, spiritually weighted adaptation of Hugo's epic that traces redemption and moral reckoning across decades of pursuit, poverty, and revolution.

France, 1815. Jean Valjean, a common thief, is released from prison after having lived a hell in life for 19 years, but a small mistake puts the law again on his trail. Ruthless Inspector Javert pursues him thorough years, driven by a twisted sense of justice, while Valjean reforms himself, thrives and dedicates his life to good deeds. In 1832, while the revolution ravages the streets of Paris, Valjean and Javert cross their paths for the last time.

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Questions people ask

  • Is Les Misérables sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.

  • Is Les Misérables one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of series.

  • Is Les Misérables violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of series.

  • Is Les Misérables easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.

  • Does Les Misérables leave you hopeful? Somewhat. More hopeful than 69% of series.

  • Is Les Misérables scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity94

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise36

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love46

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Les Misérables

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Les Misérables

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Les Misérables, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Les Misérables, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Les Misérables, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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