7 Reasons To Look Forward To The Narnia Reboot
"Once a King or Queen of Narnia, Always a King or Queen." Time to put that to the test.
In a pop culture landscape that is crowded with reboot after reboot, it is easy to become wary of new announcements. This trend is going to have to get old eventually, right? Well, not in the case of Netflix's Chronicles of Narnia.
The timing of this one is actually well thought out. Since Game of Thrones has ended, people will be looking to get their fantasy fix. Instead of settling with a knock-off that is trying too way too hard to be the HBO smash, why not open your mind to the possibilities of a well-done series of shows and films set in Narnia?
Chronicles of Narnia has been a literary classic for over fifty years, capturing the hearts of many children and adults. The story is an amazing puzzle, that resolves itself in a creative way. Those who have read the series know that despite being meant for children, the ending is more bittersweet than one would expect.
The 2005 Disney adaptation of The Lion the Witch and the Wardrobe introduced a generation of children to the fantasy genre. Sure they dropped the ball a bit with Prince Caspian and Voyage of the Dawn Treader. But with the correct person at the helm, and should Netflix properly finance the project, this could be a re-do that creates a new craze.
7. It Will Be A Fun Fantasy Series For The Whole Family
One thing that Narnia already has going for it is the "fun for the whole family" angle that will develop a nice, round fanbase. While Game of Thrones is beloved, one common complaint from fans who have children is that they can't find time to watch it. The Chronicles of Narnia could be a series that the whole family can watch together, without having to compromise on the quality of the storytelling.
At its core, The Chronicles of Narnia is a story about the dangers of power-hungry regimes. This is first presented in the first book, The Magicians Nephew, and they are present all throughout the book series, to the Last Battle. The characters of the story all have their strengths and weaknesses, and they learn and graduate from them as the story progresses. Some characters don't always develop in the way you'd expect either.
Narnia is also just graphic enough that the story feels serious, but not so graphic that you're worried it would scar your children.