“All in all, this isn't a half-bad political thriller. It just would have been better had it been about half as long.” The Hollywood Reporter · 17 years ago

Critics and viewers have mixed feelings about the show's clarity and pacing, which can make reliable subtitles even more important for following the dense conspiracy plot.

Many users and listings report that the standard Phase 4 Films Blu-ray does not include any subtitles .

“Poorly cast and performed... XIII is shot so murkily and staged so badly, you can hardly tell where people are, let alone where they're going.” Wikipedia Quick Summary of XIII: The Conspiracy XIII: The Conspiracy (TV Mini Series 2008) - IMDb