A Series of Unfortunate Events: Season 1

94% Tomatometer 69 Reviews 82% Audience Score 1,000+ Ratings This series follows the tragic tale of three orphans -- Violet, Klaus, and Sunny Baudelaire -- who are investigating their parents' mysterious death. The siblings are saddled with an evil guardian named Count Olaf (portrayed by Emmy-winning actor Neil Patrick Harris), who will do whatever it takes to get his hands on the Baudelaires' inheritance. Violet, Klaus, and Sunny must outsmart Olaf at every turn, foiling devious plans and disguises. The series is based on the best-selling series of books by Lemony Snicket (aka Daniel Handler). Read More Read Less

A Series of Unfortunate Events — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Enjoyably dark, A Series of Unfortunate Events matches the source material's narrative as well as its tone, leaving viewers with a wonderfully weird, dry, gothic comedy.

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Debi Enker

The Age (Australia)

The scripts crackle with wit.

Nov 6, 2018

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Nick De Semlyen

Empire Magazine

By the end, you'll likely be willing the next series of Unfortunate Events to arrive.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 7, 2017

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Kate Abbott

Guardian

Fabulous steampunk fun.

Jun 28, 2017

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Sarah Musnicky

Legion of Leia at Vital Thrills

So far, it is fantastic.

Sep 20, 2019

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Laura Finch

WORLD

Netflix's miniseries treatment... is likely happy news for Lemony Snicket fans unsatisfied by the limitations of the 108-minute 2004 movie version starring Jim Carrey.

Nov 16, 2018

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Alci Rengifo

Entertainment Voice

It is just dark enough and funny enough to be both suspenseful and wildly entertaining.

Aug 29, 2018

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angela g the first season was really good and the show gets better and better Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 05/15/24 Full Review ÐÐ»Ð¸Ð·Ð°Ð²ÐµÑÐ° Ð Much worse than the movie with Jim Carrey Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 12/15/23 Full Review ARTHUR P This serie is much good, watching again now, I realize the CGI isn't so much good, but the story and the characters still perfect Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/28/23 Full Review Carrot T I absolutely love this series! I have ADHD and usually don't watch TV shows or movies but I'd watch this 10000000x over! Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/19/23 Full Review Andrew A Netflix's 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is an absolute delight! This adaptation of Lemony Snicket's iconic book series brilliantly captures the whimsical and darkly humorous tone of the original. The stellar cast, led by Neil Patrick Harris as the dastardly Count Olaf, delivers outstanding performances that breathe life into the quirky and endearing characters. The show's production design is nothing short of extraordinary, creating a visually stunning and immersive world that keeps you hooked throughout. With its clever storytelling, cleverly woven mysteries, and witty dialogues, 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' is a true gem for viewers of all ages. Whether you're a long-time fan of the books or a newcomer, this series is a must-watch that will leave you eagerly waiting for more. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/04/23 Full Review Michael M If you haven't yet watched the series, my siblings and I found it to be quite enjoyable despite its dark tone. We highly recommend it and hope that you get the chance to appreciate it as much as we did. Rated 5/5 Stars • Rated 5 out of 5 stars 06/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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Cast & Crew

Neil Patrick Harris Count Olaf Patrick Warburton Lemony Snicket Malina Weissman Violet Louis Hynes Klaus Presley Smith Sunny Joan Cusack Justice Strauss

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Bad Beginning The Baudelaire children wait for an old relative to arrive following a tragic fire. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Bad Beginning: Part Two Mr. Poe's secretary puts in some overtime; Count Olaf casts Violet and Klaus in his theater project titled "The Marvelous Marriage." Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Reptile Room: Part One The Baudelaires move in with their new guardian, Dr. Montgomery, who is a renowned expert in reptile behavior; his assistant, however, is alarmingly familiar. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Reptile Room: Part Two When a dead body is discovered in the reptile room, Klaus and Violet immediately suspect Count Olaf and his evil cohorts; Sunny sees the inside of a suitcase. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Wide Window: Part One The children arrive at Lake Lachrymose, where they meet their strict grammarian Aunt Josephine, a woman who's haunted by the past. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Wide Window: Part Two Klaus and Violet look for clues when a suspicious note passes custody to Captain Sham, whose ties to Count Olaf are obvious. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Miserable Mill The children uncover some unsettling accusations about their parents when they arrive at the Lucky Smells Lumber Mill; Count Olaf courts an old flame. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 13, 2017 The Miserable Mill Klaus doesn't seem like himself after a visit to Dr. Orwell, an optometrist with unusually optimistic patients; Violet works to clear her parents' names. Details

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