In my opinion, this adaptation of Victor Hugo's "Les Misérables" by the BBC is really awesome despite some differences with the novel. Dominic West as Jean Valjean, Lily Collins as Fantine and David Oyelowo as Javert are excellent. The atmosphere of the novel is there. The representation of France and Paris in the 18th century works perfectly and make this series one of the best adaptations of this great classic of French literature.