This is a mediocre story that certainly doesn't live up to the expectations the budget brings. Without spoiling anything, it starts off promising, setting up the characters before plunging them into conflict. The acting isn't number one, but it is overall convincing. The CGI is absolutely breathtaking. It looks...well, real. Hyper-realistic, in fact. Things go down hill, introducing so many plot lines, resulting in what the book "How not to Write a Novel" calls an "orgy." This is where there are so many plot lines introduced early on that it overwhelms the reader. I understand this when it happens by the start of season 3, but I'm on the first episode of season 1. Since shows generally get more complex as they go on, I can't imagine how I'll comprehend season 2 without going insane. In summary, this show definitely shows promise, but I would advise the writers to try to be-and I can't believe I'm saying this-less creative in the future.
Review of Emerald City
