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The Fortunes and Misfortunes of Moll Flanders

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1996 | 1 seasons | 50 min | Comedy, Drama

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a small audience and little lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who wants a laugh.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
The pace
One season: easy to finish in a weekend or two, episodes of about 50 minutes, about 3 hours in all.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

Ever since her birth in Newgate Prison, Moll Flanders has survived by her cunning wit, and considerable powers of seduction. She goes through five husbands and countless lovers to escape a life on the streets. In between using and deceiving her besotted paramours, she isn't above picking a pocket or two! All the while, though, her heart belongs to the charismatic Jemmy. Inevitably, even the most clever criminal's luck runs out and she is soon facing the noose. As her execution approaches, she devises on last desperate ploy to save not only her own neck, but also the life of her one true love.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Limited series that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 26K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Created by Dominic Minghella, Andrew Davies

  • Alex KingstonMoll Flanders
  • Daniel CraigJames 'Jemmy' Seagrave
  • James BowersGaoler