The Measured Mediocrity of Adapting Dickens The latest iteration of Charles Dickens' timeless classic, A Tale of Two Cities, has arrived on MGM+ and BBC One in a four part series.
Daniel West's take on the beloved novel is neither a triumph nor a disaster – but rather a bland, forgettable attempt at capturing its essence.
In adapting A Tale of Two Cities, West and his team have chosen to play it safe, opting for a measured approach that fails to bring anything new or innovative to the table.