I have fond memories of this series when I was a child, and thought Jeremy Brett was gorgeous. Seeing it again as an adult, I was surprised at how good it still is.Some of the acting is rather hammy, particularly Anne of Austria and Constance Bonacieux, the fights seem pedestrian and some of the lighting is poor. However, given the time it was made, it is a faithful adaptation and it is unfair to compare it to modern dramas. The musketeers are all fine, and Brett is still gorgeous. Most impressive though to me is a very convincing portrayal of the melancholy and woman-hating Athos by Jeremy Young, whose performance stands out among the four friends. I recommend it as more closely following the novel than the later films. Just a shame it's in black and white.
Review of The Three Musketeers
