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Willow — Season 1
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Expanding on the saga while leaving plenty of room for callbacks to the original, this series-length sequel should satisfy fans who've been patiently waiting for more Willow.
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Rebecca Long Observer The Disney+ Willow series was a breath of fresh air, harkening back to a bygone era of onscreen epic fantasy more focused on being delightful than profound. Rated: B May 17, 2023 Full Review Nick Schager The Daily Beast Sustained interest, however, will be stymied by a cast of largely bland new characters and, more pressing still, a dearth of sweeping excitement. Jan 30, 2023 Full Review Heather Hogan Autostraddle Willow gives us the lesbian Disney princess we've been waiting for, Jan 13, 2023 Full Review Pramit Chatterjee Digital Mafia Talkies There is a kind of simplicity, a sense of comfort, and an air of whimsy to the show that puts it right in the middle of the Shakespearean self-seriousness of The Rings of Power and the edgy self-seriousness of House of the Dragon. Rated: 4/5 Jul 20, 2023 Full Review Erin Maxwell LA Weekly/Village Voice Willow’s fantasy realm is filled with disproportionate contemporary sensibilities and inconsistent rules, and its Spotify ’80s hits playlist only makes things worse. Ultimately, the heart of the original movie is missing. Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Aaron Phillips But Why Tho? A Geek Community Willow Season 1 was an entertaining ride that I felt privileged to watch after growing up with the film....Kasdan has managed to conjure a story that serves as a love letter the 1988 film and in the same breath expands the lore and world-building. I Rated: 7.5/10 Jan 14, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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AnyME m HELL NO!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5/5 Stars •Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars05/13/24 Full Review Tasmia C IT WAS SO GOOD. I was hooked the entire time, and i loved the actors with my life. I loved the jokes and writing, it didn't feel cringey. Sure the dialogue was weird but it made sense for the characters, like they're all dorks and they would speak like that. I LOVED THE VISUALS - ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS. Rated 5/5 Stars •Rated 5 out of 5 stars04/22/24 Full Review Teralyn Rose P I kept asking my husband questions about what was going on until he finally sighed and said, "I don't understand it any better than you do!" We even rewound a few scenes for explanations, only to discover there were none. This was a confusing jumble of anachronisms and special affects that happens to have characters with names. I've never seen such a hodge-podge of genres and cringy dialogue. It was like a preteen: experimenting with everything to understand what it is, only to discover that it's too undeveloped to reach an understanding. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars04/18/24 Full Review GeovannA _ É simplesmente incríve, os atores são perfeitos e a história é muito cativante! Rated 5/5 Stars •Rated 5 out of 5 stars04/07/24 Full Review Benyamin M Annoying show and annoying actors. Ruined the entire franchise and as I say had to make it terrible by putting in cheesy American actors to film a show in Wales. They probably didn't even know what the country is. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars04/03/24 Full Review Brett J Hey. I was watching that. Bring Willow back. Season 1 may have had some pacing issues at the get go, but the story was unfolding, geography and cultures were being laid out, and characters were being established. Let a flower bloom! The series definitely checked my nostalgic box with corresponding emotional responses. The characters were charming and fun. In addition, I have to say, the wizard battles at the end of the season were some of the neatest special/visual effects I've seen in a minute. So yea, Disney +. Bring that back. Rated 5/5 Stars •Rated 5 out of 5 stars03/26/24 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating
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Episode 1Aired Nov 30, 2022The GalesA sudden attack by the mysterious Gales prompts Queen Sorsha to seek help from an old friend. Details Episode 2Aired Nov 30, 2022The High AldwinThe Nelwyns welcome the outsiders to meet with their High Aldwin leader. Details Episode 3Aired Dec 7, 2022The Battle of the Slaughtered LambThe heroes are hunted by dark disciples. Details Episode 4Aired Dec 14, 2022The Whispers of NockmaarThe journey leads the adventurers to seek refuge in the haunted castle of Nockmaar. Details Episode 5Aired Dec 21, 2022WildwoodThe enchanted fairy forest beckons, but is home to dangerous Bone Reavers. Details Episode 6Aired Dec 28, 2022Prisoners of SkellinThe heroes mount a rescue mission into the Dread Mines of Skellin. Details Episode 7Aired Jan 4, 2023Beyond the Shattered SeaThe heroes finally reach the place where all maps end: the infinite expanse of the Shattered Sea. Details Episode 8Aired Jan 11, 2023Children of the WyrmThe Immemorial City awaits -- Refuge of the Wicked Crone and her dark designs. Details
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Creator
Jonathan Kasdan
Executive Producer
Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan
Val Kilmer was unable to reprise his role as Madmartigan and his son Jack Kilmer voiced a cameo appearance of the character instead. Produced by Lucasfilm, the series was mostly filmed in Wales in April 2021, and premiered on the streaming service Disney+ on November 30, 2022.
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Disney canceled the television series after only one eight-episode season, and then it pulled the show off of Disney+ entirely for cost-cutting measures.
'Willow' Will Not Return for Season 2 at Disney+ - IMDb. The “Willow” TV series is done after just one season at Disney+, Variety has confirmed. The news comes around two months after the high fantasy series aired its eighth and final episode, with the show having debuted in November 2022 and airing until January 2023.
The Season 1 finale of Willow didn't hold back either, delivering a punchy ending that doesn't provide much closure, opting to pave the way for a Season 2 with more adventures and more ominous threats.
EXCLUSIVE: There will be no second season of Willow, Disney+'s live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard. The news comes two months after the eight-episode first season of the show, which served as a sequel to the classic movie, ended its run on the streaming platform.
Between a boring cast of characters that took the focus away from Willow himself and didn't focus on Elora nearly enough, Willow was doomed to fail. There were some highlights, of course. Had the show leaned into its strengths it might have been decent.
Disney+'s Willow will not return for a season 2, but the future of the series based on the 1988 Ron Howard fantasy film remains up in the air. As a part of the Lucasfilm legacy, a continuation could be revisited in the future.
There's no wrong way to begin. Watching the movie first is not strictly necessary but greatly enhances the viewing experience. Like the series, the film is available on Disney+, so if you've got the show turned on, why not head over before and first experience the magic of Willow from 1988?
Willow was removed from Disney+ earlier this year as part of a cost-cutting measure that saw dozens of shows exit the service, as well as Hulu, on May 26. Other popular shows that found themselves axed were The World According To Jeff Goldblum and Y: The Last Man. However, it's Willow that's really upset the fans.
The filings reveal that $53 million (£42.4 million) was spent on Willow in 2022 bringing its total costs to $156.8 million. This is described as being "in line with the adjusted production budget" and Disney didn't even have to cover it all itself thanks to an unlikely Prince Charming.
Willow was removed from Disney+ earlier this year as part of a cost-cutting measure that saw dozens of shows exit the service, as well as Hulu, on May 26. Other popular shows that found themselves axed were The World According To Jeff Goldblum and Y: The Last Man. However, it's Willow that's really upset the fans.
More Stories By Nellie. EXCLUSIVE: There will be no second season of Willow, Disney+'s live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard.
After eight episodes filled with danger and magic, Willow has reached its end. And while the series wraps up most of its plot threads, Willow still leaves some things open for an eventual Season 2.
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