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What is the most watched Italian television show of all time?

The Count of Monte Cristo is a 2024 English-language miniseries directed by Bille August and starring Sam Claflin based on Alexandre Dumas's book of the same name. It stars Sam Claflin, Jeremy Irons, Ana Girardot, Mikkel Boe, Mikkel Boe Følsgaard, Michele Riondino, Nicolas Maupas, Lino Guanciale, Gabriella Pession and Blake Ritson.

The Count of Monte Cristo is widely considered the most-watched Italian television show, particularly in its 2024 adaptation. The series, inspired by Alexandre Dumas' novel, premiered on RAI 1 and garnered significant viewership with its premiere achieving a 26.9% audience share and 5.0 million viewers. It has also been a major success on international platforms, such as Netflix in Spain, where it became the top-streamed series.

The Count of Monte Cristo had over 5 million viewers making it the most-watched program on an Italian television for the evening.