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Les Misérables
Episode 1
Season 2019
Episode 1
After serving a draconian prison term for stealing bread, Jean Valjean is released. He resorts to petty crime, but Bishop Myriel teaches him a valuable lesson.
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1:14:22
Valjean and Marius flee the barricades. Javert’s story reaches its conclusion.
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1:00:43
Revolution sweeps Paris. Valjean and Cosette go into hiding. Javert tracks Valjean.
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1:00:48
In Paris, Cosette meets law student Marius, who unwittingly brings a nightmare to life.
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1:00:08
Valjean tracks down Fantine’s daughter Cosette, but they need a miracle to escape Javert.
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1:00:46
Valjean hires Fantine to work at his factory. Trouble reunites him with Javert.