Writing a review of The Tripods in 2023... Wow I must be feeling nostalgic.
It may be dated by todays standards, but it is remarkable how much effort was put into the show and how good some areas still hold up even now.
Unfortunately, I have not read all of the books, so i am unable to comment on how faithful they are to the source material. I was far too young when this first aired and while I tried to read the novels - They were difficult for me to get into!
It is sad that the Third Season was cancelled as we never got to have a proper conclusion.
The effects for their time are amazing! The story can be kind of slow at points - According to some reviews, a lot was cut from the books and replaced with Padding... I am guessing maybe budget constraints.
If you enjoyed the Fellowship of the Ring - And don't mind a slow paced story - This is absolutely worth the viewing!
One of few TV Shows where I feel a Reboot / Reimagining could be in order... Though I would be very reluctant to alter the Tripods themselves. I do feel a much closer adaptation of the books could be a winner today,
Don't let its age fool you - The series is good, If you gave never had the experience - I highly recommend at least giving it a try!
It may be dated by todays standards, but it is remarkable how much effort was put into the show and how good some areas still hold up even now.
Unfortunately, I have not read all of the books, so i am unable to comment on how faithful they are to the source material. I was far too young when this first aired and while I tried to read the novels - They were difficult for me to get into!
It is sad that the Third Season was cancelled as we never got to have a proper conclusion.
The effects for their time are amazing! The story can be kind of slow at points - According to some reviews, a lot was cut from the books and replaced with Padding... I am guessing maybe budget constraints.
If you enjoyed the Fellowship of the Ring - And don't mind a slow paced story - This is absolutely worth the viewing!
One of few TV Shows where I feel a Reboot / Reimagining could be in order... Though I would be very reluctant to alter the Tripods themselves. I do feel a much closer adaptation of the books could be a winner today,
Don't let its age fool you - The series is good, If you gave never had the experience - I highly recommend at least giving it a try!