![]() ![]() That sequence could have worked just as effectively if the witches weren't in it. Also, in an episode when the dystopian aspects of the world worked so well, the twist on Morag and Mallenroh was a bit cheesy and stereotypical of fantasy stories. Maybe put them in a better pocket - or the writers can come up with new ways to raise the stakes instead of resorting back to Wil "Butter Fingers" Ohmsford. These are the most important items in your possession. Sadly "Safehold" had a cruel twist on its own name when Wil again lost the Elfstones, if only for a brief moment. If he makes it to Season 2, please: more Manu. As good as that payoff was, The Shannara Chronicles has had a criminal underuse of Manu Bennett. Whether or not he does become the Druid's successor as I predicted last week, he is currently the pawn of the Dagda Mor, which brings the demon's threat again into the heart of Arborlon just in time for the season finale. Sure to tantalize faithful fans and newcomers alike, The World of Shannara is the ultimate gateway into the fantasy realm of Terry Brooksand the perfect. ![]() Play Similarly successful in this week's episode is the evolution of Bandon's storyline. That's important for grounding the story in a relatable way, and will be key to the season's finale if the Bloodfire storyline pays off the same way as it does in Terry Brooks' novel. The friendship between Wil, Amberle and Eretria outweighs the love triangle the show has grown, and that was felt in the rush to get to the Bloodfire. The meandering journey to Safehold has given The Shannara Chronicles time to solidly develop its three main characters. It works, it feels fresh and it gives the opportunity for really interesting twists on the genre, like how and why Eretria is important to the mission. (I get that they're understaffed, but it can't be that bad.) But it has been nailing the dystopian elements, from the trolls and elves being mutated humans to the map to Safehold being a subway map. ![]() The show has often had the difficulty of capturing the scope of epic fantasy that was especially true with Ander training the Elvish army that was just 20 or so people in a very big woods. Play It's in these moments that The Shannara Chronicles has the opportunity for greatness, and "Safehold" was one of those episodes. ![]()
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