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Summary
Netflix’s adaptation of this saga is disappointing: poor dialogue, a loose plot that loses focus, and character work that feels shallow. The show squanders the source material’s potential.

Story & Originality
Uniqueness: The core setup has promise, but the adaptation plays safe and predictable. It recycles familiar beats rather than offering fresh twists.
Enjoyability despite predictability: I didn’t enjoy it much — the pacing and tonal choices remove the charm that could have carried a familiar plot.
Writing & Dialogue
Dialogue: Frequently clunky and expositional. Lines that should convey emotion or nuance instead sound like plot summaries.
Plot focus: The narrative drifts — key threads are introduced then neglected, which weakens ... stakes and undermines momentum.
Art/Visual Style
Fit for story: The visual style occasionally matches the saga’s atmosphere, but inconsistent direction and lighting choices undercut immersion. Some scenes look striking, others feel flat and generic.
Characters
Depth: Characters are underwritten. They lack believable flaws and strengths, often behaving as archetypes rather than full people.
Competence/consistency: Too often characters are unrealistically overpowered or make decisions that don’t follow from their established personalities.
Reactions: Responses to major events feel unearned or emotionally muted; characters rarely show growth that aligns with plot developments.
Likely Audience Reception
Fans of earlier adaptations/series: Likely to be disappointed; this version trims or alters what made earlier iterations compelling.
New viewers: May tolerate some spectacle, but many will notice the weak character work and loose plotting.
Overall: Hard to recommend except to viewers only seeking casual background entertainment.
Specific pros and cons
Pros: Occasional strong visuals, some effective set pieces.
Cons: Bad adaptation choices, weak dialogue, unfocused storytelling, shallow characters.
Recommendation
Skip this if you loved earlier versions or the source material. Consider reading the original or watching previous adaptations for a richer experience.

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