TV series · 2009 · Show TV
Is Ezel based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Ezel is based on the book The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet (1844).
The TV series premiered in 2009 on Show TV.
The book behind Ezel
The Count of Monte Cristo
by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet · first published 1844 · serialized fiction, romantic fiction, adventure fiction
Novel by Alexandre Dumas.
Other adaptations of The Count of Monte Cristo
- The Count of Monte Cristo (film, 2002)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (film, 2024)
- Gankutsuou: The Count of Monte Cristo (TV, 2004)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (film, 1934)
- The Count of Monte Cristo (TV, 1998)
- The Return of Monte Cristo (film, 1968)
Common questions
Is Ezel based on a book?
Yes. Ezel is based on the book The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet (1844).
Who wrote the book Ezel is based on?
The Count of Monte Cristo was written by Alexandre Dumas and Auguste Maquet and first published in 1844.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Count of Monte Cristo before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the TV series.
More screen adaptations of Alexandre Dumas's books
- The Three Musketeers (film, 2011)
- The Three Musketeers (film, 1973)
- The Three Musketeers (film, 1993)
- La Reine Margot (film, 1994)
- Mickey, Donald, Goofy: The Three Musketeers (film, 2004)
- The Four Musketeers (film, 1974)