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[–] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Let’s simplify:

Writer X has an idea for a fantasy show

Can’t get it sold

Writer X slaps Witcher lore on their own script loosely

Script is sold because now it’s a known property, the industry likes that

Now the writers follow the “official” plot for a while and steer towards their own ideas more and more because that’s what they wanted to do originally.

[–] Notyou@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

That seems to describe a few shows that let me down.

I'm not trying to defend Witcher. I was just curious on your thoughts. I have heard the writers didn't care that much for the original content, but I don't know any details.

[–] lepinkainen@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

There are way too many shows with well known IP that follow this exact formula 😕

Usually when nobody from the original IP cares enough to get involved or they aren’t allowed to