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A Tale of Two Cities

7.019801 seasonTV-PGTV SeriesDrama

Set against the conditions leading up to the French Revolution and the Reign of Terror, French doctor Alexandre Manette serves an 18-year imprisonment in the Bastille in Paris, followed by his release to live in London with the daughter he has never met.

ProducersBarry Letts·James A. DeVinney

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Seasons & Episodes

E1
Part 1
Oct 5, 1980
E2
Part 2
Oct 12, 1980
E3
Part 3
Oct 19, 1980
E4
Part 4
Oct 26, 1980
E5
Part 5
Nov 2, 1980
E6
Part 6
Nov 9, 1980
E7
Part 7
Nov 16, 1980
E8
Part 8
Nov 23, 1980

Cast

PSPaul Shelley
Paul Shelley
Charles Darnay / Sydney Carton
RMRalph Michael
Ralph Michael
Dr Alexandre Manette
SO
Sally Osborne
Lucie Manette
VMVivien Merchant
Vivien Merchant
Miss Pross

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A Tale of Two Cities — streaming FAQ

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A Tale of Two Cities is streaming on Amazon Prime Video Free, Tubi TV and Amazon MX Player in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

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No, A Tale of Two Cities is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Amazon Prime Video Free and Tubi TV.

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Yes — A Tale of Two Cities is included with an Amazon Prime Video subscription in United States as of November 2026.

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A Tale of Two Cities is available to stream free (with ads) on Amazon Prime Video Free and Tubi TV in United States.

How many seasons are in A Tale of Two Cities?

A Tale of Two Cities has 1 season in total (8 episodes). The series concluded in 1980.

Are all episodes of A Tale of Two Cities out yet?

Yes — all 8 episodes across 1 season of A Tale of Two Cities are out and available to stream.

Is there a Season 2 of A Tale of Two Cities?

No — A Tale of Two Cities ended after 1 season, so there is no Season 2.

Is A Tale of Two Cities based on a book?

Yes — A Tale of Two Cities is based on a book or novel.