Willow
Disney+ | Release Date: November 30, -0001
2.7
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Generally unfavorable reviews based on 190 Ratings
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DeralacNov 30, 2022
Apparently Amazon and Disney have teamed up to destroy the fantasy genre. Correction, to destroy entertainment. The pattern of crapping all over great books (e.g. Rings of Poop), movies (e.g. everything Star Wars since 1983) and shows (e.g.Apparently Amazon and Disney have teamed up to destroy the fantasy genre. Correction, to destroy entertainment. The pattern of crapping all over great books (e.g. Rings of Poop), movies (e.g. everything Star Wars since 1983) and shows (e.g. everything "Star Trek" since Enterprise) continues. Willow is more garbage writing from the arrogant children of the modern entertainment industry. The characters are flat, uninteresting stereotypes, while the plot is uninspired and generic. This farce in no way captures the magic of the original and isn't worth wasting time watching. Another abysmal failure.… Expand
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FahhqDec 3, 2022
Watch the original movie and accept that was the start and end of the story.
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dubhlaidhNov 30, 2022
Terrible writing. Specifically the dialog is mostly junk. The story had some good points but overall it still needed work. Also suffers from some very bad scene writing. It's not a 0... but I did cancel my disney+ membership right after ITerrible writing. Specifically the dialog is mostly junk. The story had some good points but overall it still needed work. Also suffers from some very bad scene writing. It's not a 0... but I did cancel my disney+ membership right after I watched it... ugh.

(ep 1-2 only, I ~might~ watch more and update this later... but atm I'm leaning towards bowing out)… Expand
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dtg12Dec 1, 2022
Worst of the current disney productions, it follows every trope, cringe and plothole shallowness of current generation of screenwriters - this is not JUST boring to watch, but transcends straight to insulting.
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getsmeliftedDec 1, 2022
Badly written garbage with stereotypical characters that we've seen over and over again. Horrible costumes that look like they're hired out from the local community centre drama club. If you want to be entertained watch the original thenBadly written garbage with stereotypical characters that we've seen over and over again. Horrible costumes that look like they're hired out from the local community centre drama club. If you want to be entertained watch the original then pretend this huge waste of time and money doesn't exist. I gave it 1 purely because the cameramen were able to keep actors in frame. They seem to be the only people taking pride in their work in this production.… Expand
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Prometeo69Dec 3, 2022
Disney has become the largest manufacturer of junk content and they are ruining absolutely all their contents, the current level is unfortunate, everything is politicized for their woke agenda.

I'm glad all their content is failing one afterDisney has become the largest manufacturer of junk content and they are ruining absolutely all their contents, the current level is unfortunate, everything is politicized for their woke agenda.

I'm glad all their content is failing one after another, and they are going under financially.

They deserve it for obsessing, in indoctrinating people.

Fire those responsible now and change course, neutral content for the public, and not this progressive garbage, which only represents the greatest of disasters.… Expand
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Fu3kEADec 2, 2022
Terrible writing. Woke garbage forcing THE MESSAGE down your throat. Modern Disney is just about THE MESSAGE. Kathleen Kennedy needs to go
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McMartinCJan 13, 2023
Not worth your time if you are a normal human being, amazing that it is so hard for those hacks to write anything coherent
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metacriticsurJan 23, 2023
I waited so I could watch the entire season. I couldn't make it past episode 3. How are these people still employed. RIP Willow ip you killed it.
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roosterboosterFeb 20, 2023
Acting is really bad which might tie into how incredibly bad the script is. Everything feels half baked like no one could really be bothered. Pacing bad
Some of the characters are just out of place and don’t fit and that has nothing to doActing is really bad which might tie into how incredibly bad the script is. Everything feels half baked like no one could really be bothered. Pacing bad
Some of the characters are just out of place and don’t fit and that has nothing to do with their orientation.… Expand
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drfumanxuJan 28, 2023
Mixed feelings. Where is Ron Howard here? I cannot understand certain scenes that get me out in every episode: modern music and costumes in a medieval fantasy? Why? Was it needed ?

Where is the original willow fantasy , adventure and music???
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Lorenjw1981Mar 16, 2023
Complete woke garbage, horrible plot, and even worse dialog. Terrible shame as the source material was great.
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FapAliceGoodwinMar 16, 2023
Woke trash. I'm not surprised it failed. That was our one chance of a Willow revival but now the whole franchise has been made toxic. It leaves a bad taste in the mouth. Good riddance.
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coloradosnowmanDec 16, 2022
How did this get greenlit and produced? I struggled to make it past 2 episodes, and I'll watch anything.
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shaun1021Jan 12, 2023
Extremely bad. Made by ultra-woke hipster millenials with horrible taste in music and written by angry toddlers who **** themselves.
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BalornDec 29, 2022
This show has moments of being good, but is spoilt by trying to be funny, like with Trolls that speak with a cultured voice, it is just stupid for 80% of the time. Almost as bad as what Star Trek is these days.
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william1134Jan 9, 2023
Pretty dire. The plot is not interesting but the characters are just the worst. Seriously bad performances, including from Warrick Davis who I really expected more of. The acting is just so incredibly flat.
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TomR124Jan 9, 2023
I created an account specifically to report how poor this show is. Lazy and sloppy storytelling with seemingly no awareness of what made the original so good. The charm, language, character depth and humour has been replaced by dialogue fullI created an account specifically to report how poor this show is. Lazy and sloppy storytelling with seemingly no awareness of what made the original so good. The charm, language, character depth and humour has been replaced by dialogue full of ear wincing modernisms that has no place in a fantasy world. Lazy plot devices abound and plot holes are aplenty. It's not even shot well, the costumes look cheap and the fight sequences are shot in the jason bourne style of quick cuts and jaunty angles which, again, do not work in fantasy. You want to see the sword fights as we did in the original, you want to see the danger and the high stakes on screen, not an over-reliance on CGI and camera trickery. It's appalling that this was allowed to hit screens. If I were Disney, I would have done a WB and taken this as a tax write down when I starting seeing the edits. Truly woeful.… Expand
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TryingtoJan 18, 2023
I've watched every episode so far before writing a review, I really have tried to give it a fair shot, it stated with promise, but I can honestly say now this series has become pure undiluted woke trash.
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Steffy1997Dec 13, 2022
Just bad from start to finish. So sad as I was looking forward to this. I’m all for the female led, LGBT focus. But the show is badly written and badly acted!
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FadeBlackJan 15, 2023
Atrocious. They just took yet another beloved classic and modernized everything about it, treating the original fans like garbage. Disney is garbage.
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racecarazFeb 1, 2023
They should have just made a new IP, this is nothing like the original. If they had made it a new and original series it would have been a clean slate to do as they chose. This just isn’t Willow at all and really opened themselves to theThey should have just made a new IP, this is nothing like the original. If they had made it a new and original series it would have been a clean slate to do as they chose. This just isn’t Willow at all and really opened themselves to the harshest criticism. Rating it as a stand alone title and not as a Willow story, still leaves it with acting/writing/story telling that is cringy at best. The humor seems meant for the preteen crowd but the story appropriate for a more mature audience. I can’t imagine either group particularly enjoying it as a whole. Sadly most of the positive reviews rate it highly because they feel the need to defend Disney and it’s decisions rather than leave an objective unbiased opinion of it.… Expand
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ChrisWebbDec 2, 2022
Please can we just have some well written TV shows. The original Willow film has some sense of fun and charm, this has none. I don't care about agendas, a message or anything - if my Tv show is well written. If the characters are intriguing.Please can we just have some well written TV shows. The original Willow film has some sense of fun and charm, this has none. I don't care about agendas, a message or anything - if my Tv show is well written. If the characters are intriguing. If the drama isn't a fake melodramatic pap. Rings of Power / Star Trek (I never thought I wouldn't watch a Star Trek show - thanks Paramount) Star Wars (Except Andor)

As of late I enjoyed Andor, The Old Man, House of Dragons.

If this was a drink it would be that which remains in the sink after washing up.… Expand
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argonsteeleDec 12, 2022
The best argument against nepotism ever filmed! Jon Kasdan should be run out of town. Embarrassing at every level. (and I'm fine with gay characters, just not bad writing). I feel sorry for Warwick Davis, he's the best thing about it, butThe best argument against nepotism ever filmed! Jon Kasdan should be run out of town. Embarrassing at every level. (and I'm fine with gay characters, just not bad writing). I feel sorry for Warwick Davis, he's the best thing about it, but the show stinks so bad it is tarnishing the original. :-(… Expand
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usuallycorrectDec 23, 2022
I'm 5 episodes in and I've changed my tune. This show is awful. The levity and high school drama they bring into every scene kills any character development they attempt.
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night4Dec 4, 2022
This isn't "Willow". It's "angsty teens with Willow as a minor character".

I don't understand who the target audience is, but it sure isn't anyone I've ever met.
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busiekDec 9, 2022
I liked original film, so tried to watch first two episodes... D.mn, it's bad! Everything is bad: characters, dialogs, story. Don't touch it even with long stick!
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ILoveDVDec 29, 2022
Another children masterpriece for me destroyed by disney ... after Star Wars.
Watch the original movie guys.
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nahuelskyguyDec 26, 2022
I'm so dissapointed. I loved the original movie, but wow this is crap. Why is everthing about lesbians nowadays?? I mean I don't mind a couple of lesbian stories they are fine, but everything is about lesbians now is SUPER BORING for christI'm so dissapointed. I loved the original movie, but wow this is crap. Why is everthing about lesbians nowadays?? I mean I don't mind a couple of lesbian stories they are fine, but everything is about lesbians now is SUPER BORING for christ sake. The writing in this show hits a new level of horrendous that I haven't seen in a long time. It's like the whole production of this show was done by the first year of cinema school, they have no idea of what they are doing, at all. Sad, I had hopes in the son of kasdan, and a show executive produce by ron howard, they assasinated my hope very quickly. I try to like it very hard but it was just impossible, sorry to my 12 year old self who loved willow.… Expand
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endr1Dec 28, 2022
It just sucks. Badly. Woke
Poorly written Poorly directed
Poorly acted

Hot to destroy an other franchise I loved as a kid What was the aim of this nonsense?
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JoA1973Dec 15, 2022
This show looks like it was written, produced and performed as a summer school drama club production at a special needs school.
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AwakenerDec 27, 2022
This serie is a joke compared to the movie. What is wrong with Disney nowadays? Stop this woke **** and start to make normal series/movies again.
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doovidDec 29, 2022
I only got 3 episodes in. I really wanted to like this, but it's just not very good. It's not as bad as some people would have you think, but if they grew up watching and loving Willow like I did then I COMPLETELY understand theirI only got 3 episodes in. I really wanted to like this, but it's just not very good. It's not as bad as some people would have you think, but if they grew up watching and loving Willow like I did then I COMPLETELY understand their disappointment. Because that is what this show is: a massive disappointment. Others have already covered why it's bad: the story, the dialog, that thing that was supposed to be a facial hair on Willow... And Warwick Davis himself doesn't seem to be into it. His acting is just... off and I definitely didn't expect that.… Expand
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Broker2022Mar 7, 2023
It was the year 1988, a new fantastic fantasy movie was in the cinemas at the time. After watching, when I left the cinema at the end, I was just thrilled and happy! The great story, the fantastic screenplay, the catchy soundtrack, Val KilmerIt was the year 1988, a new fantastic fantasy movie was in the cinemas at the time. After watching, when I left the cinema at the end, I was just thrilled and happy! The great story, the fantastic screenplay, the catchy soundtrack, Val Kilmer in one of his best roles, the young talented Warwick Davis convinced with his strong acting performance. Everything was right, everything was beautiful. For a few hours I was trapped in a fantasy world and enchanted! A milestone in the fantasy film genre. In 2022, a new TV show should build on the success of the then-masterpiece. What junk has become of it! It makes you cry, even this true classic has been messed up! Soiled! Thrown in the dirt! Terrible! The series has nothing, absolutely nothing to do with the outstanding old movie! Then there are these insufferable lesbians... I've been wondering for years what's going on in Hollywood, everything that was once good and beautiful has to be screwed up. What's next ?! What's going to be kicked in the bin next?! How long before the producers wake up?! Stop with this WOKE nonsense! STOP! Nobody wants to look at this crap anymore, except for a small minority! The majority give you your wages and bread, not some sick evil psychos! Hollywood please wake up! Stop making garbage!… Expand
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kurosaki8662Dec 5, 2022
Je suis dépité de voir qu'on a détruit un chef-d'œuvre de mon enfance pour en faire un "oh toutes les femmes sont fortes et les hommes sont soit des coureurs de jupons inefficaces ou des méchants traitres" pourtant faire des héroïneJe suis dépité de voir qu'on a détruit un chef-d'œuvre de mon enfance pour en faire un "oh toutes les femmes sont fortes et les hommes sont soit des coureurs de jupons inefficaces ou des méchants traitres" pourtant faire des héroïne inspirante, c'est possible regardez house of the dragon pour n'en cité qu'une!… Expand
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BrabdockDec 19, 2022
1 star for Warwick nostalgia. Bad acting and dialogue. Just garbage. It's the CW in a fantasy setting.
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LuizmDec 6, 2022
Big **** Que tristeza que fizeram com uma boa memória da minha infância!!!!
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websterzinDec 27, 2022
Willow was one of my favorite films growing up. What Disney has done to this show is a travesty. It is boring, predictable, dull, and lacking any intelligence or competence. It is also a woke, virtue-signaling mess, but this is a DisneyWillow was one of my favorite films growing up. What Disney has done to this show is a travesty. It is boring, predictable, dull, and lacking any intelligence or competence. It is also a woke, virtue-signaling mess, but this is a Disney production so what else is new? Watch Disney blame the criticism on "racism" when in fact they are the racist ones. Disney have become groomers and race-hustlers and my family will not spend one penny on this sick and depraved company ever again. Get woke, go broke.… Expand
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TuhkakasaDec 10, 2022
If I would be running D&D game as DM and my worldbuilding would be in this level I would be ashamed.
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TimSchwankeDec 11, 2022
Extremely boring abd unimaginative. Can't stand how they ruined this classic.
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MtlcasinoboyDec 3, 2022
Incredibly bad!!!!! Willow should have rest in peace. What a piece of garbage!
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Moviebulldog55Dec 4, 2022
WHAT is this - the emphasis here appears to be just diversity equity and inclusion check boxes, and not intriguing, creative writing. Just like star trek Picard, or Rings of Power; nostalgia of the movie is not enough to overcome thisWHAT is this - the emphasis here appears to be just diversity equity and inclusion check boxes, and not intriguing, creative writing. Just like star trek Picard, or Rings of Power; nostalgia of the movie is not enough to overcome this scattered, confusing, and boring story.… Expand
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EeonusDec 3, 2022
I am not sure who this show is for. Well, I am...it is clearly for teenagers as it is full of teen angst and teen problems. This is a strange decision considering how even most 20 somethings have no clue this movie exists yet the series isI am not sure who this show is for. Well, I am...it is clearly for teenagers as it is full of teen angst and teen problems. This is a strange decision considering how even most 20 somethings have no clue this movie exists yet the series is based on it and pulls from the original cast but instead gears the show to a completely different audience.

These companies need to make up their minds. Either bring back old media and tailor them to the audience that actually remembers them, or just make something new. The first 5 minutes of the first episode compared with the movie offer a stark comparison to the overall tone and quality. The show seems to have forgotten everything that made the movie good and instead feels more like a Netflix teen fantasy show. Perhaps it gets good later? I have no intention of finding out.… Expand
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charles_lDec 3, 2022
Poorly written, cast, directed and acted. Feels like a school play and not something you'd expect from a premier studio. Another classic ruined by the Disney corp.
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Mal81Dec 12, 2022
Honestly, I had been looking forward to watching this quite a bit. I was a kid when the original came out, I remember running around Backyards choosing who got to be Mad Mardigan, sticks for swords and wands, all that. The beautiful scoreHonestly, I had been looking forward to watching this quite a bit. I was a kid when the original came out, I remember running around Backyards choosing who got to be Mad Mardigan, sticks for swords and wands, all that. The beautiful score by James Horner, story by George Lucas, and Direction by Ron Howard it's like.... why did you do this?

This show starts off as garbage like RIGHT away. It starts off like a bad, overly colorful and saturated CW show. The tone is NOTHING, and I mean absolutely NOTHING like the original. The characters are vapid and bland, chosen clearly for their looks and not their acting ability, and The gritty, often ugly Medieval fantasy world of the original film is completely absent.

And here's the part that plenty of internet warriors will come out straight away and say "SEE, it's just because they're a biggot that they didn't like it" but no, I'm sorry, this was NOT an lgbtq story, it just wasn't. Tossing it in as the front and center reason to watch, it's like... who is this for? It's clearly not for me, who grew up with the story, and I would imagine I ought to be the target audience for the nostalgia factor. Inclusion is great, and multicultural diversity is great, all of that, but NOT when it's hijacking an existing story to be a vehicle for it. TONS of content exists for that demographic without taking our childhood stories and applying "woke" to them.… Expand
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Rich87Dec 24, 2022
Couldn't finish first episode. Dull generic trashy characters, terrible acting, terrible writing, terrible pacing and above all forced woke politics pervading over desire to tell a good story. Willow should above all be focused and drawn toCouldn't finish first episode. Dull generic trashy characters, terrible acting, terrible writing, terrible pacing and above all forced woke politics pervading over desire to tell a good story. Willow should above all be focused and drawn to one thing and that's fantasy and adventure.… Expand
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helladarionxDec 8, 2022
nojeira pura, só lacração, só feminismo. que coisa asquerosa, muito nojo essa lacração toda
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CyniikJan 19, 2023
Pseudo fanfiction propagandiste… Surtout propagandiste…
Scénario catastrophique qui insulte le spectateur par son torrent d’incohérences…
Cette série est une honte pour les fans du film de 1988…
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DoctorOKJan 13, 2023
Such a terrible show. For the most part, the funny scenes try to be funny and miss. The slang tries to be cool but is outdated. The plot makes sense and has potential but is rushed so when the scenes try to be serious or hit home the tensionSuch a terrible show. For the most part, the funny scenes try to be funny and miss. The slang tries to be cool but is outdated. The plot makes sense and has potential but is rushed so when the scenes try to be serious or hit home the tension isn't there to allow one to actually feel what the scenes are trying to convey. It's just a terrible show. Devoid of tension, emotion, or humor. Warwick's acting is so flat and emotionless. I'm upset with myself that I spent 8 episodes trying to watch it. And I've sat through a lot of trash TV. Why tf did the main characters hair color change over the course of the story? Was there an explanation for this? I will say there are some positive aspects of the show. I love the fact that Disney is leaning into a racially and sexually progressive agenda. I think this is very important for more tolerant and progressive society. I think the show is also visually stunning. I like the outfits. But none of these positive things are enough to save the show. I didn't watch the original because of its poor critical reception and I would have considered it had this show been okay but i'm definitely not gonna watch it now.… Expand
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TubeyDec 10, 2022
The original movie was always that guilty pleasure of mine that I enjoyed for the pure creativity of it - it was a fantasy adventure with a lot of heart. So when I heard this series was coming, I was actually a bit optimistic as I thoughtThe original movie was always that guilty pleasure of mine that I enjoyed for the pure creativity of it - it was a fantasy adventure with a lot of heart. So when I heard this series was coming, I was actually a bit optimistic as I thought this must be a passion project to revive, they must have a really good idea and a lot of good will for the IP.

But no. Nope. Not in the slightest.

This is a disaster in nearly every single way imaginable. It is the new quintessential example of a studio butchering a beloved IP for... well, not profit, this won't make them a penny surely, but... I dunno, does some Disney exec get off on producing this kind of terrible crap or something?

We're living through a Disney dark age, and a TV/movie dark age as a whole - Willow truly encapsulates it. No heart, no competence, the only reason it doesn't score a 0 from me is Warwick Davis is trying his bloody heart out here with absolutely nothing to work with. It's one of those TV shows that you watch scratching your head wondering who the hell it's aimed at - it's like the director/scriptwriters are from an alien planet.

Terrible.… Expand
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Satanski666Dec 3, 2022
At this point i just hate disney, amazon, netflix and i hate certain groups of people. They ruined everything they touched, that was close to my heart,
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rylegeDec 4, 2022
Once again, Disney has managed to ruin another classic. I remember going to the theater in 1988 to see Willow. I was 13. It was epic, magical, and very important to my childhood. Now Jonathan Kasdan has decided to take this beloved classicOnce again, Disney has managed to ruin another classic. I remember going to the theater in 1988 to see Willow. I was 13. It was epic, magical, and very important to my childhood. Now Jonathan Kasdan has decided to take this beloved classic and use it as a vehicle for identity politics, catering to the smallest percentages of our population. Fantasy should be about entertaining, not preaching socio-political talking points. It should be about writing circumstances relatable to the vast majority of the population. Instead, we get unrelatable relationships placed at the forefront, relegating Willow and the tale as mere background noise. In addition, it's poorly written, using modern teenage dialogue and cheap, plastic-looking sets and costumes. So what classic is next on Disney's hit list?… Expand
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becruxDec 25, 2022
Wow. So bad, so very, very bad. A few of the characters are interesting, despite the atrocious writing. I wanted to like this show. I was excited for this show. Willow the movie was, while not perfect, certainly watchable, and had someWow. So bad, so very, very bad. A few of the characters are interesting, despite the atrocious writing. I wanted to like this show. I was excited for this show. Willow the movie was, while not perfect, certainly watchable, and had some interesting content. This show has few redeeming qualities, and most of those are by accident. The budget must be tiny, as I'm pretty sure the outfits were bought at J.Crew and altered by the underpaid, overworked seamstress. "How am I expected to make authentic medieval clothing by altering a denim jacket!" Poor Warwick Davis has got to be embarrassed. I see what they are trying to go for with most of the actors, but they fail, in every way, to create a believable character the audience can connect with. Landscapes are nice, but mother nature is responsible for that. Combat scenes: no authenticity...bland, not believable. I do kind of like the Alora character, but she's still poorly written and directed. Show is not immersive, and fails in every way. Boring.… Expand
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cabezatuckDec 15, 2022
This show is awful. Everything that made the original film the standout fantasy story that it was is missing. Avoid, especially if you don’t want to reflect back on even the beloved film and now feel overcome with nausea rather than nostalgia.
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GodofThunder19Dec 3, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I grew up in the 1980s and Willow was definitely a favorite. I was excited for the series, until about halfway through episode 1. At first I thought we were gonna get a buddy adventure between the two female leads and I thought, "Wow, this could work: two female adventures going on a quest to save the world!" That excitement quickly dashed when I realized that this was going to be another rehashing of every woke person's wet dreams. Mad Martigans son a wuss, didn't see that coming. Why is everything that my generation loved and cherished being destroyed? I cant even watch the rest of the series now because i know where its going and dont care. Can we not have this wokeness in our faces at every turn. We get it. Plus, the director defending it as "organic " and "not intentional" is a load of BS.… Expand
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metacritiqueurJan 2, 2023
Disney series with quota, rebranded with beloved heroic fantasy ip. Nothing to do with the movie, it's Disney at its peak : pile of crap.
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MrChuckNorrisDec 15, 2022
Another installment of "The message"
Willow, the next low-effort product on Disney+ and pretty much the personification of everything bad about modern writing.
Let Disney continue is what I say. They will become the architects of their own demise.
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DariusTowersDec 9, 2022
Re contra innecesaria, no había razón de sacar una serie de esta película. Superwoke, es lo mismo de siempre, predica el odio contra los hombres. Capítulo 1 willow aparece en los últimos 2 minutos.
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Cloudbuster07Dec 3, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Woke garbage. I thought going in "there's no way they would do it to Willow."

This is getting old. It's cringey. It's not groundbreaking anymore. It's the norm. Do something different. Make entertainment without pushing an agenda. We're all sick of it.

STOP MURDERING GOOD IDEAS WITH WOKE GARBAGE.… Expand
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MikeZer0Dec 10, 2022
I wanted this show to be amazing. I grew up watching the movie on VHS over and over it was my introduction to fantasy. In my teens I tracked down the books shadow moon and shadow dawn (the continuation of the movie) I've read them many times.I wanted this show to be amazing. I grew up watching the movie on VHS over and over it was my introduction to fantasy. In my teens I tracked down the books shadow moon and shadow dawn (the continuation of the movie) I've read them many times. This show so far is just hot garbage. The writing is horrible the dialogue is terrible and the characters are insufferable in every way imaginable.

We can fix all this so easily, look around your writers room , find the people who are writing to push their own world view and just get rid of them. It's time to stop this stuff, come on. Lord of the rings, wheel of time, witcher, bloody...even He-Man , how many amazing IP'S are getting obliterated because of poor writing choices. It's time to get back to hiring talent based on merit and not on their political leaning.… Expand
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indieinsightsDec 2, 2022
Alright, I'll sacrifice myself by giving it a ... 5/10, no, 4/10.

The actors, the dialogues, the costumes... It all feels half-hearted, underfunded, like some British series that tries to compete with American blockbusters without a properAlright, I'll sacrifice myself by giving it a ... 5/10, no, 4/10.

The actors, the dialogues, the costumes... It all feels half-hearted, underfunded, like some British series that tries to compete with American blockbusters without a proper team and budget. Maybe the next episodes will be better, but, please. This is not okay. And guess who is the director of the first episodes? A British nobody (no offense) who did nothing worth mentioning in years. And, literally, the writer who messed up the film Solo.

A shame, really. A wasted opportunity. The original Willow had a certain depth and magic to the actors, storytelling, and direction, without being a major production. But let's be honest here: Ron Howard is an Oscar-winning legend as a director. He knew his stuff. The new Willow series lacks all that, and maybe, it is because of the lack of talent in direction and writing. Just maybe.… Expand
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NandiDec 3, 2022
..its simple, they used Willow franchise to make it a big deal, a plan to push forward STRONG INDEPENDANT LGBT WOMEN, that's all.
Willow is a side character and show is obviously not about him, and I say this as LGBT person, its obvious what..its simple, they used Willow franchise to make it a big deal, a plan to push forward STRONG INDEPENDANT LGBT WOMEN, that's all.
Willow is a side character and show is obviously not about him, and I say this as LGBT person, its obvious what they are doing.
Nobody who makes these kind of movies is a talented independent director.
Yes, characters talk like modern age colleague kids, because someone who makes a tv show about 3-5 WOMEN on a quest to rescue a WHITE STRAIGHT MEN with two Indians and yea there's a little white guy because show needs to make money.
World feels nothing like it did in a movie, absolutely non-immersive, same with Rings of Power.

I understand they don't want generic white male with the fellowship but how they killed off that old man on a horse with an arrow was hilarious and I do wonder what the reaction would be if the genders were opposite and they killed of the only woman like that.… Expand
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Belier-0-Dec 8, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Badly written, souless disney show. To ad insult to injury they tried to appeal to the lgbtq+ witch would be a good thing if it wasn't so cliché.
Seriously guys? Rescuing the little white hetero prince?
Oh and by the way Willow is not even the main character.… Expand
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KaihakuDec 14, 2022
Warwick Davis has been locked into supporting roles for most of his career due to his medical condition. The original Willow was the exception. It was not a perfect film but it had heart and character. The Disney+ sequel may be titled WillowWarwick Davis has been locked into supporting roles for most of his career due to his medical condition. The original Willow was the exception. It was not a perfect film but it had heart and character. The Disney+ sequel may be titled Willow but in it Willow is a supporting character. Disney, like Hollywood has done for decades, can't envision Warwick Davis as doing anything but being in a supporting role so the focus can be on the 'tall' people. They should know better after a decade of Peter Dinklage finally being acknowledged not for his medical condition but for the fantastic actor he is.

There are many problems with this television show. And, no, representation is not one of them. It's a good thing for the show to have a lesbian couple front and center. Well, it would be if the white woman didn't use her power and privilege to dominate and control the woman of color who serves as her love interest. Instead of writing a positive, realistic, or even nuanced lesbian romance the writers went with toxic (not sure that was intentional but that's what it ended up as). Princess Kit comes across as mean, rude, selfish, controlling, and short-sighted. It does not help that she is also very poorly portrayed by Ruby Cruz; who speaks and acts as if Kit is attending a party on a show on the CW, rather than partaking in a grand fantasy adventure. Though the pointless drama here is so abysmal that even CW writers would pause for a rewrite.

Willow is worse than 'bad'. It's worse because it actually has potential that it completely squanders. The worldbuilding and plot are engaging. Warwick Davis oozes charisma. Many of the characters are interesting and some of their actors are trying. But the writing and directing squanders all of that. When an old mentor character is killed suddenly, no one even shows a sign of caring. Most of the dialogue is mean and petty, full of nasty quips and put downs, that fills like it comes from middle schoolers rather than young adults - especially knights and future rulers. The heavy focus on Princess Kit - easily the worst character in the show - does it no favors.… Expand
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artificeprimeDec 22, 2022
After 5 episodes, I am in complete bewilderment as to how this show could possibly have such a high critical score. I cannot fathom what sane critic could possibly give this show above a 4. It fails on almost every conceivable level. Maybe inAfter 5 episodes, I am in complete bewilderment as to how this show could possibly have such a high critical score. I cannot fathom what sane critic could possibly give this show above a 4. It fails on almost every conceivable level. Maybe in an alternate world, where Riverdale is a multi Emmy winner, this would be considered quality storytelling.… Expand
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reallifegamingDec 13, 2022
Warwick Davis is amazing. At first, the series starts with some nice intros, you think, "oh, its leading to some good reveals and 're'introductions," but that is not what you get. You get a show that initially says, hey, look here and notWarwick Davis is amazing. At first, the series starts with some nice intros, you think, "oh, its leading to some good reveals and 're'introductions," but that is not what you get. You get a show that initially says, hey, look here and not there. Elora is great for what she is, but then, then you have the rest of the cast. I do not know why everything is embracing sexualization in movies, games and TV. Just keep it out. There was no need to share a homosexual moment in the first episode of the show. Why? What was it there for? Why? Was this in the original movie? You can guess. Was the source material followed? No. With regard to this narrative, it is not focused, it is not developed, and worst of all, within two minutes of watching some scenes, you automatically know what is going on and where it will go. Writing is not original, it is culture based. Cinematography is lazy with angles and relies on effects. I do not support this movie adaptation except in Warwick's performance and his heart that you can feel from the first.… Expand
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seth2958Dec 13, 2022
So far this series is objectively bad. It has none of the creativity of other Disney-owned series such as The Mandalorian, Loki, or WandaVision. In those series, the stories were supported by a strong cast and excellent writing. That isSo far this series is objectively bad. It has none of the creativity of other Disney-owned series such as The Mandalorian, Loki, or WandaVision. In those series, the stories were supported by a strong cast and excellent writing. That is almost completely absent in Willow, which is missing virtually all of the charm and magic of the original movie. Instead, the series is more driven by "the message," and so it ends up being flat, lifeless, and contrived. Additionally, the cast is weak, unconvincing, and the acting is anachronistic. Warwick Davis is basically carrying the series. There are many cringe moments which make viewing downright uncomfortable. The melodramatic teenage angst and the forcing of "the message" in the first episode is absolutely unbearable. It does get better in the second and third episodes, but it seems too little too late. It's really sad, this could have been awesome, but Disney apparently hasn't learned its lesson yet.… Expand
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WhatthehelldudeDec 7, 2022
Those mentally **** up people at Disney really love destroying everything only to push their nonsense agendas. Poor Warwick Davis had to go along with this crap.
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DavjoDec 7, 2022
Disney has once again tried to force their agenda and political views onto their viewers. Also the story lack alot of logic. There is so many times I just wondered if they were in a rush or the story tellers just are that bad. Many thingsDisney has once again tried to force their agenda and political views onto their viewers. Also the story lack alot of logic. There is so many times I just wondered if they were in a rush or the story tellers just are that bad. Many things that doesn't makes sense. But Im here fot Warrick. Being a man that grew up in the 80s it was pure joy seeing him play one of my favorite childhood character again. Just so sad Val Kilmer is sick and cant portray Madmardigan again. I wish him all the best. Such a good actor. If you can ignore its silly wokeism that they have to throw in here and there, it was better than Ring of Power atleast. The difference that makes me like it in any case compared to other series is that the team behind the vfx and those who filmed are damn good at their job. So it was a feast for the eyes several times. The magical battles and effects were neat. They had given the magic their own style. The humor was there as well and didn't feel exaggerated and the tv serie doesnt take itself to serious. It felt "Willoish". Just to bad the wokeism agenda must be there in between cause that nonsens does take itself way to serious. That's why in a show like willow that agenda feels even more out of place. You notice the show is of course aimed at children, but it absolutely works for adults too. You notice that here the production team is more experience at Disney i comare to other (cough amazon look and learn) where the create more value for the money they put it. So I give two thumb up for the vfx teams and camera team. Youre the reason I could give it a mediocre rating. Otherwise it would be a 2.… Expand
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kito78Dec 23, 2022
I am not going to rate for zero because I watched a few episodes, and then I watched original again… and original is so much better. This tv series made me super sad about what they did with this ip.
Writers these days are mega lazy, how itI am not going to rate for zero because I watched a few episodes, and then I watched original again… and original is so much better. This tv series made me super sad about what they did with this ip.
Writers these days are mega lazy, how it is they cannot create new ip to put all the inclusion stuff in but they need to break existing ips. Each new tv series (when it’s book adaptation or just reboot or remake) is the same you have inclusion group on the quest with inclusion propaganda and main story and characters changed from original sometimes too much.

Writers, please create new IPs I will be glad to watch something fresh. I want to see nice gay movie, new tv series… but when you feeling quota of colorful and gay people in a team it’s just wrong. It’s counterproductive, it makes production just poor. We need high quality, and we need to have diversity (not every series being exactly the same scheme)

Do not recommend this to anyone.… Expand
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x2OhSevenDec 4, 2022
Awful. Awful awful awful. Disney got too involved with the creation and made it more woke garbage. Nothing like the original other than in name and even then barely so. If you are a fan of the original, you probably aren’t going to like this.Awful. Awful awful awful. Disney got too involved with the creation and made it more woke garbage. Nothing like the original other than in name and even then barely so. If you are a fan of the original, you probably aren’t going to like this. If you are a fan of wheel of time or lord of the rings then you probably have no taste and might enjoy this. Bad bad bad.… Expand
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krikaoliDec 17, 2022
This series is an offense to all trash. Congratulations Disney, you destroyed Willow, all in the first 8 minutes, female empowerment, lesbian romance, inferiority of the man, misfit family, without a father figure... so bad characterized
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yankufdanorthDec 21, 2022
found the show predictable and boring. shame the movie still stands as a good film but this not so much.
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GeraltDaWitcherDec 5, 2022
Keep deleting my score and I’ll just keep reposting it. You can’t sensor our scores.
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vVaevictiSsDec 8, 2022
Series has great potential and some characters are good. But it reeks like c list millennial actors horrible scriptwriting and dialogue. Like I'm watching a p*rn. Guess this is what happens when a serie gets written around a woke agenda.Series has great potential and some characters are good. But it reeks like c list millennial actors horrible scriptwriting and dialogue. Like I'm watching a p*rn. Guess this is what happens when a serie gets written around a woke agenda. Boorman and the dwarves a good characters. Rest is bad. Watched 3 episodes won't be returning to the 4th.… Expand
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FatmanduDec 15, 2022
this show really bad dawg what happened to fantasy its all so bad now - they need to killo this willo
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ImhonestDec 6, 2022
And yeat again another woke piece of garbage.

Why they keep trying to push this agenda? We just want to watch a funny adventure. I just cancelled my disney+ subrscription.
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ArVillaDec 7, 2022
So far I'm mixed on the show. While I like the narrative so far, some of the acting leaves something to be desired. I suppose there is plenty of time for that to improve as the story moves along. What I don't understand is the other userSo far I'm mixed on the show. While I like the narrative so far, some of the acting leaves something to be desired. I suppose there is plenty of time for that to improve as the story moves along. What I don't understand is the other user reviews making comments about agendas and woke writing. Can a person of color or someone who identifies as LGBTQ+ be in a fantasy show without insecure people stating there's some kind of agenda at play? is it "woke" because they exist? Straight white coupling make up 80-90% of what we see in movies/tv shows, why are there no comments about that being shoved down our throats?
The shows is pretty mid right now, but I sincerely hope that people can get past their own BS and judge the SHOW for being a show. None of these extremely negative reviews indicate anything about the show except that there happens to be "woke" characters in it.… Expand
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DubeauDec 15, 2022
Willow is boring and insulting. The story is written with the woke agenda in mind, for an antique fantasy series...yah. All the main characters are miscast. The humour has no timing, distracting and absolutely not funny. In fact it gets youWillow is boring and insulting. The story is written with the woke agenda in mind, for an antique fantasy series...yah. All the main characters are miscast. The humour has no timing, distracting and absolutely not funny. In fact it gets you out of the serious moments constantly. The actions are badly done because the editing choices are atrocious. The story has no logic, the characters often acts in opposition to the moments. The only good thing in this series is the makeup. Even the music feels totally generic. Willow is there for exposition, most of the time. The acting is bad, badly directed and with subpar dialogues.And you have guessed it ? Weak or stupid men included. You will never see a Matt Martigan in this, even in a facsimile of a woman. I give it 12%. I watch 3 episodes, and it was boring and full of modern political/ethical crap, that we don't need to see in a fantasy story.… Expand
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glo9634Dec 2, 2022
Truly unfortunate that Disney feels such a strong need to shoehorn woke ideology and LGB relationships in EVERY show. Accroding to US Census data we are talking about less than 4% of our population and yet they continue to demand that we seeTruly unfortunate that Disney feels such a strong need to shoehorn woke ideology and LGB relationships in EVERY show. Accroding to US Census data we are talking about less than 4% of our population and yet they continue to demand that we see it in EVERY show as a CENTRAL focus. Truly too bad, had high hopes for a fun return to the amazing fantasy universe of Willow...but quickly realized the show only exists to continue to try to normalize LGB relationships.… Expand
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mickrussomDec 2, 2022
yet another western story being destroyed by the woke psychos. scary amounts of perversion and degeneracy for what should be a light hearted adventure for children. demons are real.
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ImmobilienHaiJan 6, 2023
WOW, episode 7 "Beyond the Shattered Sea" knocks it out of the park! Easily a 9/10. Whoever wrote and directed that should have been in charge of the whole series. Wheras previous episodes were bogged down by generic fantasy tropes,WOW, episode 7 "Beyond the Shattered Sea" knocks it out of the park! Easily a 9/10. Whoever wrote and directed that should have been in charge of the whole series. Wheras previous episodes were bogged down by generic fantasy tropes, predictable plot and character development and far too much silliness (hence the low score), episode 7 suddenly delivers on actual adventure, mesmerizing directing and visuals, really good action scenes, and drama - the actors can finally flex some muscles. I am actually pumped for the finale.

This could have been amazing...… Expand
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kirkenderDec 14, 2022
For the first 30 minutes of the first episode, you think, wow have they actually made a good Willow sequel series? Then you watch the rest, and maybe you watch the second episode, and you turn to whoever you are watching it with and say,For the first 30 minutes of the first episode, you think, wow have they actually made a good Willow sequel series? Then you watch the rest, and maybe you watch the second episode, and you turn to whoever you are watching it with and say, "This is really bad, right?" They nod, and you turn it off and never think about it again. It doesn't deserve the review bombing that is happening, because it's honestly on par with a lot of tv shows, but that first 30 minutes makes it so much more disappointing.… Expand
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cpegeoJan 9, 2023
All the reviews slamming this are probably a little overboard. It isn't perfect. Yes, the forced placement of certain types of characters, the slightly odd dialog, a few inconsistencies... but it is still fun if you take if for what it is, aAll the reviews slamming this are probably a little overboard. It isn't perfect. Yes, the forced placement of certain types of characters, the slightly odd dialog, a few inconsistencies... but it is still fun if you take if for what it is, a continuation of a corny movie with a corny tv series. Keep in mind the reality of what the original movie was, don't get so uptight about them forcing current political messages, and you can probably enjoy it just fine.… Expand
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BarMitzvahBoiJan 6, 2023
TRAVELER BEWARE! It seems hairy, disgruntled trolls not only crawl upside down under castle bridges, but also make a home here on Metacritic. Disney's Willow may be a lot of things, but it is most certainly not a big fat red zero. It isTRAVELER BEWARE! It seems hairy, disgruntled trolls not only crawl upside down under castle bridges, but also make a home here on Metacritic. Disney's Willow may be a lot of things, but it is most certainly not a big fat red zero. It is unexpected. It is often laugh out loud hilarious. It is mature and self-aware. It is cinematic and (especially Episode 7) quite close to a framable work of art. It's not perfect. There are Young Adult tropes used that feel a little too familiar. There are moments when danger doesn't seem to have the gravity is should. But you forgive those moments when you remember you're watching a children's fantasy adventure. If you enjoyed Syfy's The Magicians, you will find a familiar tone and intention here, where timeless fantasy is injected with sarcastic, modern, and entirely lovable wit. Maybe it's that same palpable joy that has attracted so many curmudgeons, hungry to rain on the parade and make someone pay for turning Luke Skywalker into a milk-sucking hermit.… Expand
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kuehnauDec 14, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. You know, in really surprised that there are some folks out here trying to compare this to Rings of Power, but also saying it's better than Willow. It personally feels like to me, a lot of these reviews have either not watched the movie or they are not remembering it correctly.

I was sad to see that it appears Val Kilmer couldn't reprise their role as Madmartigan, but it would make sense he was either missing or killed in combat. His character wasn't the type to settle down or start a family.

The level of disrespect Willow has received is also fairly frustrating to me, but I had to remind myself that Bavmorda's child is now in charge, she got hers, so to Hell with everyone else. That itself isn't surprising or frustrating.

I've enjoyed my stay so far, there's a lot of folks complaining about the acting but I can't honestly say I understand where they're coming from. I think some of the actors may be struggling a bit, but for the most part I'm happy with their performance.

At the very least, I'm waiting until the end to cast final judgment, unlike Rings of Power which I continue to fall asleep too.… Expand
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StoutfamDec 23, 2022
Characters are fun, we love the story and it stays true to the film while adding modern elements and diversity.
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Jim222001Feb 6, 2023
While the show does take some getting used to if you loved the movie. I think it does actually get better in the second episode. I also didn’t expect Dove to be Alora. I expected Jade.
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Larkan237Dec 6, 2022
A fun fantasy show. That is all it has to be in my opinion. Worth watching.
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HansVDec 21, 2022
All these negative reviews, strange, I find this show sweet and lighthearted and carefully produced. But that’s just me it appears.
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kirbykeebDec 29, 2022
This show slaps and is everything the teenage me would've wanted in a fantasy show. I love the humor, even when it doesn't quite land, and I love all the characters. Maybe this one doesn't appeal to most adult fans of the original movie, butThis show slaps and is everything the teenage me would've wanted in a fantasy show. I love the humor, even when it doesn't quite land, and I love all the characters. Maybe this one doesn't appeal to most adult fans of the original movie, but as someone who wanted to imagine themselves into it very young, it's perfect for me. Is it a pinnacle of writing, acting, or anything really? No, but y'know what? It brings me joy, and we all need some of that these days.… Expand
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RavenclawGuyJan 12, 2023
It is a great show, I liked it possibly better than the original. The acting is good and the episodic format is also great, although there appears to be a lot of filler.
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DasEichenlaubJan 13, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I don't get the hate. The show is better than average. Even though the film is a childhood favorite, I can admit that it was never very good. So I had real low expectations for the show, and although it's not great, it was much better than I thought it could be. Yeah, Disney had to cast and staff it with a diversity checklist, at least the cast and crew seem mostly more than competent. Willow was a Lord of the rings rip off like star wars was a flash Gordon rip off. That said, this show goes from ok generic fantasy to competent generic fantasy and with the last two episodes it became a good generic fantasy Yes, the writing is frequently bad
Yes many of the directors should get some coaching.
Yes it could use some tighter editing
Yes the costumes and casting were frequently distractingly modern
But! The last two episodes left me wanting more.
I wish they had been wise enough to let some of the surprises sit with us for a while before we found out so and so is really the chosen one or isn't really dead.
It could have used a few more episodes.
Everything after the stupid bone pirates or whatever they're called was pretty damn good though.
The last few episodes were more than successful at creating a magical atmosphere and compete heroes journey.
I probably would've given it an 8 if the last episode hadn't revealed how simply they could've made good Star wars sequels. I'm still bitter about the incompetence of Lucas film. Since Disney and Lucas film won't promote people on merit, maybe they should shut the studio down.
Please finish willow first, and keep the hack frauds away… Expand
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bl1rtDec 22, 2022
There are lots of shows, particularly in the fantasy genre, where I stop watching halfway through because nothing seems to work, and I always wonder: who are the people who like this crap? In this case, I guess it is me.

I see the problemsThere are lots of shows, particularly in the fantasy genre, where I stop watching halfway through because nothing seems to work, and I always wonder: who are the people who like this crap? In this case, I guess it is me.

I see the problems the show has, like how the narration frequently skips a beat, or how the abrupt tonal shifts between silly quips and somber moments undercut each other's impact.

But still, I really enjoy the characters and the actors, I find the quips and particularly the delivery hilarious, and I enjoy how the story feels both very familiar and very weird at the same time. It is a bit like Alice in Wonderland meets Final Fantasy and everybody has a great time. Except apparently the people who watch it who are not me. And again, I understand why, but believe me, this is a fantastic show and I wish there were more like it.

Edit: Oh, I just went through the reviews, turns out it isn't really that bad. About 80% seem to dislike the show because it is not white enough and not heterosexual enough. So it isn't about quality, but that the show does not fit their agenda. And then they come here and leave angry downvotes. How sad and weird.… Expand
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Paulus4242Dec 26, 2022
I missed this kind of fantasy. Fantasy that isnt edgy and about the worst of humanity, but rather a fun adventure story of likable characters.
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arekusuJan 11, 2023
For people looking for a well made show that feels right out of a young-adult fantasy novel, this is probably the best live action fantasy TV series I've ever seen (and truly, I've watched almost all of them, haha). It has a lot of comedy andFor people looking for a well made show that feels right out of a young-adult fantasy novel, this is probably the best live action fantasy TV series I've ever seen (and truly, I've watched almost all of them, haha). It has a lot of comedy and doesn't worrying about focusing on grimdark lore and violence. Almost like Avatar: The Last Airbender in tone, it manages to balance comedy, wonder, and deeper themes about life in an unusually good coming of age adventure.

It's not as amazing a show overall as the early seasons of Game of Thrones, but nothing in the live action fantasy genre is. Willow's strength is that it's a completely different type of fantasy story focused on fun characters, comedic banter, and a feeling of adventure as you travel through a strange new world. Given that the classic movie had a silly tone throughout and was, above all, a series of cool filmmaking set pieces with a plot that sometimes seemed like an afterthought, they've done a good job here.

Scrolling through the user reviews, it once again seems like most of the negative reviews are just review bombs trying to tank the score with a big fat 0. Do people not realize that this just makes the user review average useless? A lot of the review bombers seem to be complaining about something called "wokeness" which seems to mean something like... letting black actors play characters in a fantasy world? Good times guys.

That said, I'm sure there are people who prefer grimdark fantasy and are disappointed by the lighthearted, young-adult-fantasy tone of this story that is about 50% comedy, 30% adventure and mystery, 10% fight scenes and 10% innocent romance. For those folks there's already watching the first 5-7 seasons of Game of Thrones... and then making up your own ending. Does anyone really expect a more serious tone in a follow up to the movie Willow?… Expand
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wrognibeneJan 19, 2023
An utterly fantastic adventure akin to a D&D campaign. Sure, sometimes it borders on cheesy, but that’s what makes it work. I laughed, I cheered, and I was on the edge of my seat. What else do you need?
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nwesslerJan 17, 2023
This show is a delight. It's fun, plain and simple, and a refreshing change from all of the Very Serious and/or Dark fantasies that have dominated the genre as of late. It's great that it doesn't take itself too seriously and is quick toThis show is a delight. It's fun, plain and simple, and a refreshing change from all of the Very Serious and/or Dark fantasies that have dominated the genre as of late. It's great that it doesn't take itself too seriously and is quick to subvert/satirize so many fantasy tropes. More importantly, it has a true sense of adventure. These people are on a quest, and there's chaos and excitement, humor and romance, danger and downtime. The spirit of the film is alive and well. I also love that the show is taking time to explore the characters and their dynamics with one and other. I've seen others compare it to a live action D&D campaign, and while I have no experience there, it does bring to mind playing a traditional RPG--in the best possible way. (No video game adaptation has come close to capturing this magic.) Meanwhile, the cast is terrific. (I was grinning ear to ear during the first episode at how well they crafted/cast the children of Madmartigan and Sorsha.) I am endeared to all of the characters and invested in the story and relationships of each and every one. (And, shippers, all of the ships are just spot on terrific!) I get that there are some out there who wanted the show to be more self-important, but I honestly think that if they just took the show as it is they could find something to enjoy. (Really perplexed at the people who complain about the jokes in the show and then post a gif of Madmartigan twirling and dropping his sword.) I've loved the movie since I was kid, and am loving this series as well. I'm also loving that it is a fantasy show that can actually be watched to tweens and teens. I work with teens, and those that have watched are very much into it. (Anecdotally, one even convinced their parents to keep their Disney+ subscription while Willow airs.) It's great that it is attracting a new generation rather than just pandering to nostalgia and fanservice for the middle-aged. (Hi!) All in all this is a show that brings me joy. It may not be perfect, but it certainly has potential if it is allowed grow/continue. It makes me happy, and I'm glad it exists. Here's hoping we get the next two season!… Expand
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TristanYHJan 15, 2023
This was such a fun, casual D&D adventure, contrasted with modern elements, and I had a blast watching it. While humor took the main stage, the drama and action had their own time well played in the spotlight. Well done!
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JamesWhiteheadJan 15, 2023
Willow series is a sheer delight! A show that knows what it is, what story it wants to tell, and how every character fits into it. I’ve said before that it wears its heart on its sleeve, because this kind of mythic story requires it. IronyWillow series is a sheer delight! A show that knows what it is, what story it wants to tell, and how every character fits into it. I’ve said before that it wears its heart on its sleeve, because this kind of mythic story requires it. Irony and detachment need not apply.… Expand
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