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Season 1 – Around the World in 80 Days

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Gentleman adventurer Phileas Fogg sets out on a quest to travel around the world and back home in a period of 80 days.
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Around the World in 80 Days — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Around the World in 80 Days sometimes stumbles when it tries to add modern resonance to Jules Verne's globetrotting epic, but the core cast make for terrific travel companions.

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Liz Shannon Miller Consequence 03/19/2022
Television proves itself to be the ideal format for adapting Vernes tale, given how each new location lends itself nimbly to a new episodic adventure, and the pace across the first season stays lively. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal 01/06/2022
Thanks to Mr. Tennant, Fogg is above all else endearing, despite his fastidious, punctilious, quavering anxieties. Go to Full Review Hanh Nguyen Salon.com 01/04/2022
In any case, the new trio's dynamic works -- beginning with Tennant's beleagured version of Fogg. Go to Full Review Michael Cook Geek Vibes Nation Jul 17
4/5
At its heart, Around the World in 80 Days is a big, bombastic adventure. And no matter what episode you’re watching, that feeling shines brightly. Go to Full Review Jen Maravegias Pajiba 03/09/2022
If you’re looking for something low stakes to stream as comfort food for your brain, or you’re looking for something to watch as a family that’s Mostly Harmless you could definitely do worse than this version of the story. Go to Full Review Joly Herman Common Sense Media 01/19/2022
4/5
There's a reason that Jules Verne's novel has been made and re-made over the decades -- it's a riveting adventure tale, and this version is no exception. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Jim D @RT32464209 Oct 11 The show started out fun and had some interesting possibilities. Something about it felt lacking. Very one dimensional characters and the forced interracial romance felt like it was crowbarred in by Amazon executives. See more Aysel D @RT13140901 Jul 30 Not entirely accurate to the book but nevertheless magnificent in it's own way.Really beautiful storyline and acting,this series is honestly so underrated,just because it's not book accurate doesn't automatically mean it's trash. The emotinal sublots and character dynamics are done really well and beautifully,so it's not just the plot that's good. Overall,AMAZING,100% recommend See more Luca M @RT31258104 04/04/2024 nice cast, a good work, I read the book and watched all the previous version (also the anime). I like how it was changed. See more Ceasar S @Ceasar554 01/22/2024 What stinker. Blah blah blah colonialism, blah blah blah ism, blah blah blah some other ism. Oof. That was bad. See more Gareth v @geewah 06/17/2023 A solid enough adaption of the Verne classic, that does play it rather safe at times. It tries to tackle some important social issues along the way, but it does come across at times as rather forced and half baked. See more farah r @Farah 01/06/2023 It's about time Jules Verne's famous story got the screen adaptation it deserves. Around the World in 80 Days is a fresh take on the timeless classic with a few tweaks to suit a modern audience. The cast is phenomenal, especially David Tenant, who makes every second he's in the spotlight an absolute delight. The writing, directing, cinematography, and production design are all brilliant and bring back memories of a time when TV productions weren't the crap streaming services spit out nowadays. I enjoyed this show immensely and can't wait for season 2, which I'm going will take our trio on more captivating adventures. See more Read all reviews
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Caleb Ranson

Creator

David Tennant

Phileas Fogg

Leonie Benesch

Abigail `Fix' Fortescue

Peter Sullivan

Nyle Bellamy

Ibrahim Koma

Passepartout

Jason Watkins

Bernard Fortescue

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 2, 2022 Phileas Fogg bets a fortune that he can circle the Earth in 80 days. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 9, 2022 After surviving mayhem in France, Fogg and his party cross Italy when their train comes to a halt. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 16, 2022 Fogg and Passepartout hire a camel driver to cross the desert so they can meet their connection in Aden. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 23, 2022 Fogg tests his diplomatic skill when a British officer arrests the groom at a wedding in India; Fogg spills his motivation for the trip to Abigail. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 30, 2022 While in Hong Kong, Fogg discovers that someone has put a hold on his credit; Passepartout puts his larceny skills to use. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 6, 2022 Facing starvation, Fogg and Passepartout have a falling out; the valet's survival skills are needed to save their lives. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 13, 2022 In the Old West, the three adventurers meet a lawman with a captive fugitive, and making their next train connection hinges on Abigail. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 20, 2022 Fogg meets an old friend at New York's Grand Central Depot and must decide if he wants to continue his trip. Details

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Around the World in 80 Days — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Steve Barron, Brian Kelly, Charles Beeson
Creator
Caleb Ranson
Screenwriter
Stephen Greenhorn, Ashley Pharaoh, Peter McKenna, Caleb Ranson, Jessica Ruston
Network
PBS
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Drama, Action
Original Language
British English
Release Date
Jan 2, 2022