The Shannara Chronicles, is a sci fi/fantasy show that would appear to be pitched squarely at a teen audience.
The hero's of the piece are all late teens, vying to make their mark on the world and in one case, avert an impending apocalypse.
I would start by saying this show has, in my estimation, very limited appeal outside, what appears to be, its target demographic. It lacks the maturity and depth to attract adult viewers. For teens however, I personally think the writers and producers have done a reasonable job.
The story whilst not terribly original (its reminiscent of Lord of the Rings) has enough interest to engage the viewer. There's good story development too with enough detail and action, to keep the viewer happy. The characterizations are predictable and a little clinched but not so much so, that they come across as cardboard cut outs.
All in all, not a bad little series, that I would say, should have, reasonable appeal to a late teen and maybe, early twenty something audience. Seven out of ten from me.
The hero's of the piece are all late teens, vying to make their mark on the world and in one case, avert an impending apocalypse.
I would start by saying this show has, in my estimation, very limited appeal outside, what appears to be, its target demographic. It lacks the maturity and depth to attract adult viewers. For teens however, I personally think the writers and producers have done a reasonable job.
The story whilst not terribly original (its reminiscent of Lord of the Rings) has enough interest to engage the viewer. There's good story development too with enough detail and action, to keep the viewer happy. The characterizations are predictable and a little clinched but not so much so, that they come across as cardboard cut outs.
All in all, not a bad little series, that I would say, should have, reasonable appeal to a late teen and maybe, early twenty something audience. Seven out of ten from me.