After seeing the pilot I had high hopes for this new series. Troubled teenagers who don't fit into society are being told they're magicians. So basically it seemed like a grown up version of Harry Potter. (Though the last few books and movies were def no children's stories anymore)
But the problem are the characters. There is not one who is likable. Now you can argue that they're not supposed to be and that the writing is on purpose but in my opinion this is bad writing and stereotyped acting. None of which is really entertaining. The protagonists can be troubled and full of flaws but deep down we still have to root for them and believe me I really tried to like them, but it's just not possible. All of them are self-centered, spoiled, anti-social or just plain mean.
This is a big disappointment. I feel like this could have been a really good show, but it's just not working.
But the problem are the characters. There is not one who is likable. Now you can argue that they're not supposed to be and that the writing is on purpose but in my opinion this is bad writing and stereotyped acting. None of which is really entertaining. The protagonists can be troubled and full of flaws but deep down we still have to root for them and believe me I really tried to like them, but it's just not possible. All of them are self-centered, spoiled, anti-social or just plain mean.
This is a big disappointment. I feel like this could have been a really good show, but it's just not working.