It's really sad how much they mutilated Terry Brooks beloved world. The series is so amazing, the dialogue beautiful and the characters you really get to know. This show is an absolute abomination. It's horrible writing, terrible acting. The set pieces and costumes are ok but wow what a horrible befuddled way to try and copy Twilight.

I watched both seasons on Netflix and the 2nd season comes too late so I reviewed the last few episodes of the 1st season then starts my enjoyment of season 2. I have to say the ending of season 1 is not bad: it gives a reasonable ending and some trails for the 2nd season. Though some acting horribly weak but still bearable (compared to the ShadowHunter, which can't be any worse). Some acting in the 2nd season is may better than the 1st season: Will, Ander the King, and Amberle. The three of them have one thing in common in the 1st season: soft and weak. See the battle scenes then you will see how soft they use a sward to stab enemies. Eretria still performs well in the 2nd season, which now I understand why this role keeps alive in the 2nd episode instead of the princess Amberle. Another thing makes me give a thumb up is the visual effect which is though widely used but I don't sense a slight feeling of cheapness because of small budget drama. HOWEVER, good time doesnt long last. The story is way too easily predicted based on Will's personality and some other characters' changes. Episode 6 gives a blur direction and result. Episode 9 says more. The writer must reinforce Will's character along with Mareth's otherwise the whole drama will become another cliche with fantasy visual effect. What a waste. Another thing that I hate about Will is he keeps saying we have no time to waste but he IS the one wasting time for searching himself, whining about how unfit he is for The One and holding eerily amiable standards. The blizzard conflict can be seen everywhere: he wants Allanon suffer in the magic case where Banden is let out from and he believes he can protect Banden from getting the Warlock's skull while he can get his uncle cured bt Banden? What a joke is that? Either too naive or stupid and cooky.

I've never read any books. I liked the first Season. It wasn't the best I've ever seen but I liked the actors and it reminded me of low budget fantasy series from the 90ties. The story was actually interesting, I loved the connection between modern world and fantasy world and it ended with suspense so I was really interested what was going to happen in Season2. Unfortunately Season2 obviously got passed to another network, it took 100 years to make and when it started it sucked. The plot was dragging all over the place, the acting got worse and had many copy-paste story elements from you're typical low budget series. Everything was so predictable and unbelievable. So yeah, Season1 is watchable, skip Season2.

I thought this was such a beautiful series from costume to effects to location to oh gosh everything! The people who are highly disappointed by this seem to be those that wanted it to be just like the books, and HELLO we know what THOSE people are like. they are the ones that after you just got done watching an amazing film and you are on highs walking out of the theater go, "YEAH BUT IT WAS NOTHING LIKE THE BOOKS..." and BOOM the buZZKILL! Not too mention how annoying they actually are. seriously do yourself a favor and WATCH, it's amazing and SO SO SO WORTH IT!