Let me start with: I have not and most likely will not read the novels. Ant that's just the same with Game of Thrones - and I believe that this is the best course of action.
Now, let's get into the series.
I've watched, t this point, 4 episodes. Let me correct myself: I devoured them. If you're a lover of DnD, Forgotten Realms, RPG settings, High (!) Fantasy then this is a series for you. As long as you do not hate elves - though these are truly different elves from your standard Tolkien ones - you're even more a-go.
The CGi is beautiful, maybe only once or twice a bit less perfect when the Fury appears. The landscapes are marvelling, the acting top- notch with a mix of old experienced ones and younglings. The setup of costumes, armor, weapons, attire in general fully immerse in their utterly stunning surroundings.
The story itself is one of HIGH fantasy, where magic is what it should be - blasting energies, fireballs, forcefields and yet not common (at the moment), therefore leaving commoners both afraid and sceptical if it really exists.
Yes, of course there is a love triangle thing - but hell, if you watch "The Flash" or "Arrow" you've a LOT more of that smoochie kissy teenage angst drama than in any of the 4 episodes, packed with tension and building a real story.
Why 9/10 and not 10/10? Because there is no such thing as a 10. Each series will lack at some point something - this one doesn't so far.
If you're rather into Medieval stuff or hate elves - don't even vote here. Just go and enjoy the other series, that are no less bad. Just different.
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