Thread: SF/fantasy books that turned into series, and shouldn't have
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Old 11-07-2009, 08:28 PM   #69
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It is produced and shot by the same team who did Xena and Hercules - that is what originally attracted me to the series, I am a huge Xena fan. It is also filmed in New Zealand and the background scenery is GORGEOUS! I can't recall any rape as of yet in the series, but the torture with the Mord Sith is well done. Not too graphic, but it IS torture, all right. The series is VERY loosely based on the book. A lot was changed, and I like the series a lot more than I like the books. I find the series a lot more light-hearted in tone. Caveat - In my opinion the pilot is the worst episode of the series, so keep that in mind if you choose to give it a try. Season 2 is premiering today, in fact, with some sort of 1 hour "catch me up" episode beforehand. All in all it is not a thought-provoking, disturbing show (like my other favourite this year, Joss Whedon's Dollhouse), it is more of a fun, action-adventure type of program, similar to Xena and Hercules but less campy. Cheers!
I have not read the series, nor watched the show. However, my cousin loved it, but there is a major caveat.

The 2nd season of the series needs a Spoiler Warning! No, I'm not giving any spoilers. But according to my cousin, the last book isn't available in America, but the series ends the storyline. She loved the last episode, said she couldn't stop watching, and then realized it was the end!

So if you want to read the books, be careful with the show!

This is all second hand. I'm sure others will pipe in with more accurate details.

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