# MGM+ series adaptation of A Tale of Two Cities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mgm-series-adaptation-of-a-tale-of-two-cities
> Updated: 2026-09-06T16:37:48.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The MGM+ historical drama series ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, based on the 1859 novel by Charles Dickens, follows Lucie Manette in the 1780s. The narrative explores her discovery that her father, previously presumed dead, may still be alive.

The series is set against the backdrop of pre-revolutionary France and London, capturing a sense of dread in both cities. The premiere episode, titled ‘Recalled to Life’, utilizes flashbacks to show Lucie and her father attempting to escape Paris eighteen years prior, an event that resulted in her father being brutally attacked.

In the present timeline, Lucie learns she has inherited a fortune through investments made by her late legal ward, Jarvis. The production features a cast including François Civil, Kit Harington, and Mirren Mack.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: A Tale of Two Cities explores pre-revolutionary France and London

The MGM+ series ‘A Tale of Two Cities’ follows Lucie Manette as she navigates life in London and Paris while discovering her father may still be alive amidst the tensions of pre-revolutionary France.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/a-tale-of-two-cities-explores-pre-revolutionary-france-and-london

### 2026-08-19: Marlowe Theatre announces UK tour for ‘A Tale of Two Cities’

The Marlowe Theatre has announced a UK tour for its stage adaptation of Charles Dickens’ ‘A Tale of Two Cities’, premiering in Canterbury this September before traveling to various cities in 2027.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marlowe-theatre-announces-uk-tour-for-a-tale-of-two-cities

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