Set in the Four Lands, the Earth long after civilization was destroyed in a chemical and nuclear holocaust called the Great Wars, the Shannara blends magic and primitive technology. High fantasy series coming from American writer Terry Brooks, Shannara started in 1977 and ended in 2020, and is composed of more than 40 novels, short stories, and graphic novels. So give it a solid chance, go in with no expectations or preconceived notions, and I think you too will find yourself pleasantly surprised.Affiliate disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we may earn commissions from qualifying purchases from Amazon.Ī post-apocalyptic fantasy series. Even though it's been noticeably MTV'd, there is plenty there for fans of the books and discerning viewers looking for something original and entertaining. Hard to explain, but to me it just feels like a perfect fit so far. The Dagda Mor could be one of the coolest villains I've seen in quite a while, and that's just based on what little we've seen of him so far. Manu Bennett conveys just the right amount of power and mystery. The two standouts for me are Allanon and the Dagda Mor. The sets are detailed and immense, the characters are intriguing, and the CGI is magnificent without being overbearing. The Good: The Shannara Chronicles is chock-full of spectacle. That being said, there were some very cheesy conversations and "Twilight-y" moments, but not enough to be overwhelming. Now while this is a slight "con" for me as I am no longer a young adult, it could certainly be conceived as a "pro" for those young adults who strive to watch more on their favorite TV channel than pregnant teens and gyrating pop stars. Now for a quick breakdown of what I liked and disliked: The Bad: As this is an MTV series, it is VERY geared toward the young adult audience. However, after last night's two hour premiere I found myself very excited about this series. As someone who has read almost every book in the Shannara series multiple times, I can understand why there is such an uproar about this show being picked up by MTV.
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