![]() ![]() This article explores in chronological order the ups and downs of how the series has approached the subject. However, no series is perfect, and some ideas which may seem harmless to white audiences are potentially offensive to BIPOC who have to live with the legacies of racism and imperialism. Many of the most racist sections of the book have been replaced in the process of adaptation. ![]() While the series hinges on Britain’s imperialism facilitating travel between distant places, there are some attempts to tone down the worst parts of Verne’s narrative. Even if audiences have never read the book, Phileas Fogg, Passepartout, and Abigail Fix’s journey across the Middle East and Asia still holds this historical and social context. While Jules Vernes’ classic novel Around The World In 80 Days has long been celebrated for its depiction of adventure, many have criticized the novel for glorifying the British Empire’s racism and imperialism. This article contains mild spoilers for the first five episodes of Around The World in 80 Days. ![]()
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