[TriBruin]

Anyone watching Willow on Disney+? My wife and i have been watching. I don't remember the original movie that well, but there is some good backstory explanation.

It is a little disconcerting that the characters speak in a modem way versus a "fantasy" English. Also the use of modern rock songs in the show.

Over all it is a good show and fun to watch.

 

[gchance]

Anyone watching Willow on Disney+? My wife and i have been watching. I don't remember the original movie that well, but there is some good backstory explanation.

It is a little disconcerting that the characters speak in a modem way versus a "fantasy" English. Also the use of modern rock songs in the show.

Over all it is a good show and fun to watch.

You have Disney+, just rewatch the movie as a refresher.

One thing I've noticed is that the movie was nice and bright, while the series is like every other modern series where everything is dark.

 

[Anubys]

I absolutely watched the movie to remind myself of it. I think the series is good and keeps getting better.

 

[morac]

I rewatched the movie as a refresher and I forgot what passed for special effects back before CGI. They weren’t bad for the day what with the stop motion dragon and models, but the Brownies being composited was really noticeable. What a difference jumping into the series was.

I only watched the first 2 episodes but I’ve enjoyed it so far.

 

[gchance]

We just watched Episode 4, and I have to say the visual effects are just stellar, and not just Marval-stellar. I don't want to give away too much but man, just wait.

 

[morac]

I’m all caught up and while I’m still enjoying it, the more modern aspects don’t really fit in the Willowverse.

I got used to pop songs playing over the credits, but then they are dancing to one? Also what’s with the outfits? One of the brownies was wearing a tee-shirt and one of the main characters looks to be wearing a jean jacket.

Other than that the story and effects are still good.

 

[gchance]

I’m all caught up and while I’m still enjoying it, the more modern aspects don’t really fit in the Willowverse.

I got used to pop songs playing over the credits, but then they are dancing to one? Also what’s with the outfits? One of the brownies was wearing a tee-shirt and one of the main characters looks to be wearing a jean jacket.

Other than that the story and effects are still good.

It's just the show's style. It sets the show apart from all the other fantasy shows. Brownies are stylin'.

I was thrilled they got Kevin Pollak back, but sad Rick Overton isn't involved. A HUGE deal was made over both of them when the film came out.

 

[morac]

An okay “ending”, but I feel a little let down as it wasn’t as good as the rest of the season.

Looks like the plan was for 2 more seasons, though at this point season 2 appears unlikely.

Will 'Willow’ Season 2 Happen? The Creators Give Fans Some Hope

Willow Season 1 may be coming to an end, but the adventures may be far from over.

www.scarymommy.com

 

[Rob Helmerichs]

Why does Season 2 appear unlikely?

 

[morac]

Why does Season 2 appear unlikely?

Because the ratings are aren’t just bad, they are the worst for any streaming show on any platform. The audience score is also bad.

'Willow' Ratings Are The Worst For Disney Plus

The Willow ratings are a worst for a show on the Disney Plus streaming service which isn't a surprise as fans loathe the series.

cosmicbook.news

 

[BeanMeScot]

Just finished the series. It wasn't as good as I thought it would be. It did get better from episode 4 forward. There was a lot of teenage angst.

 

[realityboy]

Because the ratings are aren’t just bad, they are the worst for any streaming show on any platform. The audience score is also bad.

'Willow' Ratings Are The Worst For Disney Plus

The Willow ratings are a worst for a show on the Disney Plus streaming service which isn't a surprise as fans loathe the series.

cosmicbook.news

That could be correct, but that website does seem to have a bit of bias. Fwiw, the producer seems to still be in the dark as to the success or failure of the show.

https://www.cinemablend.com/interviews/will-willow-get-a-season-2-even-producer-jon-kasdan-is-confused

Edit: It also looks like Willow currently has an audience rating of 62% rather than the 27% that it was at the time of that article.

 

[Lady Honora]

It could be that fans of the movie waited for all the episodes to drop so they could binge, or more people started watching because of recommendations from their friends.

 

[morac]

There’s a 30 minute semi-fictional behind the scenes video up on Disney+. It’s actually a bit more entertaining than a few of the episodes.

 

[BeanMeScot]

There’s a 30 minute semi-fictional behind the scenes video up on Disney+. It’s actually a bit more entertaining than a few of the episodes.

I was just coming here to say the same thing. Some of it is legit and some is tongue in cheek.