Submitted by chromeshiel t3_zw7fra in television
After reading several comments about the show, and the general hate this subs has for it, I thought useful to remind (or warn) that Willow does not aim to compete with House of Dragons, Rings of Power or the Witcher. Not in budget, certainly, but more importantly, neither in tone. Willow is supposed to be silly. The original film certainly was, in retrospect.
The show we got is an anachronistic pastiche of fantasy, where characters are frauds, borderline incompetent, unable to live up to the expectations, and yet, against all odds, manage to pull through. The absurdity and the grotesque is what makes it a fun experience, at least, if you set your expectations accordingly.
Does it succeed though? At times. Other times, it misses the mark. But it you're going to watch it, I'd suggest to wait and binge it, or to watch it very casually with an open mind. Or you know, put it aside if it's not your thing. That's ok too.