Willow

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Season 1
  • Network: Disney+
  • Series Premiere Date: Nov 30, 2022
User Score
4.6

Mixed or average reviews- based on 107 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 107
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 107
  3. Negative: 50 out of 107
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  1. RobbyP
    Dec 1, 2022
    5
    Beautiful visuals and effects, but the dialogue sounds like something out of a YA fantasy franchise and the acting leaves much to be desired.
  2. Limandreluis
    Dec 1, 2022
    4
    Bad acting and generic 'story'. Just another excuse to try and indoctrinate people instead of taking us out of this stupid world into the realm of fantasy, wonder, imagination.
  3. Dee-Jay_Deli
    Dec 17, 2022
    5
    4 episodes in, and yeah, this isn't good. It wants to be a more lighhearted take on fantasy, with a little self-awarness. But that requires likable characters, good jokes and appreciation for the source material. This show has little of that. The actors don't seem too invested, outside of Ellie Bamber who does a good job. Warwick Davis especially seems to be reading lines from a4 episodes in, and yeah, this isn't good. It wants to be a more lighhearted take on fantasy, with a little self-awarness. But that requires likable characters, good jokes and appreciation for the source material. This show has little of that. The actors don't seem too invested, outside of Ellie Bamber who does a good job. Warwick Davis especially seems to be reading lines from a teleprompter in a lot of scenes and his casual delivery is off-putting.

    On top of that, it lacks good, consistent world-building, characters arcs and a sense of danger and stakes. Really the 101 of good fantasy story-telling.    … Expand
  4. UncleWillard
    Nov 30, 2022
    6
    To the users who are giving it a ten just to counter the ones who automatically gave it a 0, GFY! You're no different than they are. This is in no way a 10, nor is it a 0. You're both wrong. I'm at a 6 now, but see potential.

    Episode 1: so far I like everyone but Kit (ironic that they made a big deal about her being gay then made her annoying af). I did like how they shifted focus right    To the users who are giving it a ten just to counter the ones who automatically gave it a 0, GFY! You're no different than they are. This is in no way a 10, nor is it a 0. You're both wrong. I'm at a 6 now, but see potential.

    Episode 1: so far I like everyone but Kit (ironic that they made a big deal about her being gay then made her annoying af). I did like how they shifted focus right at the end, though. Hopefully her character shows some growth. I love how she gave a big speech about women and choices, but then immediately tries to tell Elora she has none.

    Way to rip-off the credits style from Britannica!    … Expand
  5. Pan_Krytyk
    Dec 11, 2022
    5
    Niezła kontynuacja filmu z lat 80... Lucas ma łeb na karku tworząc swoje filmy.
  6. sabzilla88
    Dec 8, 2022
    4
    I'm going to watch the whole series because I'm a fan of the original Willow and love Warwick Davis. Boorman is a fun character and enjoyable to watch. But the reason I gave this new series a 4 (and not 8) is for one reason alone. Where the hell is the main willow theme tune? That's the reason why I turned it on in the first place? Without the main Willow soundtrack this new show is dead.I'm going to watch the whole series because I'm a fan of the original Willow and love Warwick Davis. Boorman is a fun character and enjoyable to watch. But the reason I gave this new series a 4 (and not 8) is for one reason alone. Where the hell is the main willow theme tune? That's the reason why I turned it on in the first place? Without the main Willow soundtrack this new show is dead. Yeah maybe it might play towards the end or some epic point but come I wanted an epic opening visual along with the Willow theme. Come on guys, like why wouldn't you do that? Huge mistake.… Expand
  7. Kai82
    Jun 17, 2023
    6
    It hit my „So bad its good spots“ so that I enjoyed it more than others. However I will not claim it is a good show as there are a lot of WTF moments, bad decisions and scenes that do not work well. As info: I watched the Willow movie and even read the book trilogy by Chis Claremont which I would recommend (if you can get past the initial shock). It is set approx 20 years after the eventsIt hit my „So bad its good spots“ so that I enjoyed it more than others. However I will not claim it is a good show as there are a lot of WTF moments, bad decisions and scenes that do not work well. As info: I watched the Willow movie and even read the book trilogy by Chis Claremont which I would recommend (if you can get past the initial shock). It is set approx 20 years after the events of the movie. Here we get the first problems. They could not get Val Kilmer back as Madmartigan so he disappeared before the events of the story. Even more Willow and Sorsha had a fallout as she made the moronic decision to hide Elora Danan instead of letting Willow teach her magic. I know it worked for Luke but 15 years of training and she could blast through all obstacles and enemies with ease (Which would be boring to be fair). At least give a better explanation. As Sorshas and Madmartigans son is kidnapped her daughter Kit and companions start a journey to save her brother, kingdom and even might find clues for her fathers disappearance. On paper this sounds awesome and the story has its moments. Sadly there is a lot of bad stuff too. They introduce for example 2 characters to get removed immediately for character motivations sake, use modern music that breaks immersion, characters act because the story says so and they lack good writing. The actors deliver a good performance for the genre. Don’t claim the original is a Shakespearean play. I wont blame them for anything. Maybe the writing could be better but then again I am not sure how much was forced on the writer either. Overall while I enjoyed it I repeat that it is not good. I translate my “So bad its good” to a 6/10.… Expand

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Metascore
70

Generally favorable reviews - based on 22 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 22
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 22
  3. Negative: 1 out of 22
  1. Salon
    Reviewed by: Melanie McFarland
    Nov 30, 2022
    80
    I still wish that "Willow" were as consistently electric from the start as it eventually becomes from the third episode onward. Then again, if "Willow" takes a couple of episodes to find its greatness, perhaps the story's spirit dictates that is as it should be.
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  2. Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    Nov 30, 2022
    60
    The new “Willow” feels a little fan-fiction-y. Some will surely lap it up, but I can’t imagine this series, despite its big budget, registering in the pop culture zeitgeist in the same way “Star Wars” and Marvel shows on Disney+ sometimes do.
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  3. CNN
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    Nov 30, 2022
    70
    Consumed on its own unpretentious terms, it’s easy enough to like.
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