I love historical works.
And I love the works of Bernard Cornwall - who I think is a brilliant writer!
But the writers of the first two episodes of THE WINTER KING have missed the mark. The first two episodes fail to hook the viewer early (or even later).
The Arthur character appears for the first few and last minutes of the firsts two episodes. The writers have failed to place him at the center of the story. Perhaps they thought it would build suspense. It doesn't.
As a result we are left with many back and other stories, all far from Arthur.
Furthermore, most of the story drags on with the viewer wondering how long until something happens. And when it does happen it does so in a predictable way with few plot twists & turns.
There could have been much more complexity and conflict in both episodes. As it is, there is little here that is compelling.
I watched more from curiosity than anything else.
These first two episodes could have been done in a single episode with Arthur at the center.
I will watch the third episode when it posts simply because I have a rule to watch three episodes of a new TV series before throwing in the towel. But I'm warming up my throwing arm.
And I love the works of Bernard Cornwall - who I think is a brilliant writer!
But the writers of the first two episodes of THE WINTER KING have missed the mark. The first two episodes fail to hook the viewer early (or even later).
The Arthur character appears for the first few and last minutes of the firsts two episodes. The writers have failed to place him at the center of the story. Perhaps they thought it would build suspense. It doesn't.
As a result we are left with many back and other stories, all far from Arthur.
Furthermore, most of the story drags on with the viewer wondering how long until something happens. And when it does happen it does so in a predictable way with few plot twists & turns.
There could have been much more complexity and conflict in both episodes. As it is, there is little here that is compelling.
I watched more from curiosity than anything else.
These first two episodes could have been done in a single episode with Arthur at the center.
I will watch the third episode when it posts simply because I have a rule to watch three episodes of a new TV series before throwing in the towel. But I'm warming up my throwing arm.