10 Video Game Franchises Netflix NEEDS To Develop
10. The Legend Of Zelda
If Netflix were to lean into video game adaptations, a certain part of the business model would be to look into fantasy genres that have dominated the industry for decades. The double-edged sword of this move is that it's an imaginative aspect to explore, but a miss-step could lose viewers' attention by being too niche or unrealistic.
For The Legend of Zelda - a brand that has existed for over thirty years - a live-action series centered around Link and the world of Hyrule would not only be a wonderful stroll down memory lane for nostalgic fans of the earlier games, but an amazing introduction for a new generation of younger fans.
In the universe of The Legend of Zelda, the obscure and fantasy elements would be a wondrous adventure for audiences to explore in episodic increments as they follow the lead hero on their journey. The games never felt above the player, which translated to a live-action setting would allow audiences to never feel alienated whilst watching the show.
Zelda would be an ambitious adaptation, but pull it off and it could open the doors to other series' including...