A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol Episode Ratings Heatmap
| Avg | E1 | E2 | E3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S1 | 7.3 | 7.2 | 7.5 | 7.3 |
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About
"Dickens stripped of warmth, soaked in dread"
This is a bruising, adult reimagining of Dickens's ghost story, following a miserly, embittered businessman visited by three spirits over one Christmas Eve who force him to confront the cruelty and trauma buried in his past. Gone is the cozy, jingle-bells Christmas special vibe; this version is slow, shadowy, and genuinely unsettling, more psychological horror than holiday cheer. It leans hard into grief, abuse, and moral rot, carried by a brooding lead performance and atmospheric direction. It rewards patience but can feel punishing rather than warm for anyone expecting a traditional festive treat.
the unflinching, psychologically dark rework of a story you thought you knew by heart.
you want a cozy, traditional festive adaptation rather than something bleak and slow-burning.
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All Seasons
| Ep | Title | Rating | Yours | Votes | Runtime | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▶ | 1 | The Human Beast | 7.2 | 761 | 58 min | |
| ▶ | 2 | Chapter Two: The Human Heart | 7.5 | 650 | 53 min | |
| ▶ | 3 | Chapter Three: A Bag of Gravel | 7.3 | 615 | 57 min |