A Tale Of Two Cities
DramaHistory2026Rated 6.1
In 1782 London, Lucie Manette learns her father, thought dead twenty years, may be alive in Paris. The French emigré bringing the news is arrested for treason; she asks a drinking lawyer to defend him.
Starring Guillaume Gallienne, Kit Harington, François Civil
Status
Ended
1 season, last aired Sun, 4 Oct 2026
Is it for me?
Period-drama fans who want a brisk, modern-edged telling rather than a stately one will get along with this. Kit Harington plays Sydney Carton as a dishevelled cynic who doubts his own worth, and in court he uses his resemblance to the accused to undermine a witness. Lucie drives events here, and treats a wound with her own hands.
Before you start
The first episode sets everything up at speed, so there is no slow opening to get through.
1 season, 4 episodes, 60 min each, about 4 hours so far
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In 1782 London, Lucie Manette learns her father, thought dead twenty years, may be alive in Paris. The French emigré bringing the news is arrested for treason; she asks a drinking lawyer to defend him.
Starring Guillaume Gallienne, Kit Harington, François Civil
Is it for me?
Period-drama fans who want a brisk, modern-edged telling rather than a stately one will get along with this. Kit Harington plays Sydney Carton as a dishevelled cynic who doubts his own worth, and in court he uses his resemblance to the accused to undermine a witness. Lucie drives events here, and treats a wound with her own hands.
Before you start
The first episode sets everything up at speed, so there is no slow opening to get through.
1 season, 4 episodes, 60 min each, about 4 hours so far
- E01Recalled to LifeAired Sun 6 Sept
- E02MalunionAired Sun 13 Sept
- E03Mother's RuinAired Sun 27 Sept
- E04Resurrection ManAired Sun 4 Oct
- S01E01Recalled to Life6 Sept 2026
- S01E02Malunion13 Sept 2026
- S01E03Mother's Ruin27 Sept 2026
- S01E04Resurrection Man4 Oct 2026