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- The God of War TV series by Amazon Prime is going back to the starting phase after three producers left.
- Rafe Judkins, the prior showrunner was responsible for flawed projects like The Wheel of Time.
- Star Trek veteran Ronald D. Moore is now in charge, which might be for the best.
Video gaming is among the largest entertainment mediums these days, and for solid reasons. This highly engaging storytelling method has quite an edge over watching a non-interactive movie. However, game-movie crossovers are also quite frequent these days.
I’ve been very skeptical of live-action adaptations of games my whole life, but even I have started to turn around. We’re past the era where all live-action were soulless adaptations. Yes, disasters like The Borderlands movie do exist. Still, programs like The Last of Us and Fallout have renewed my faith. And now, it’s God of War’s turn.
Why it matters: God of War live-action was being handled by the infamous Judkins, but his departure and Moore’s entry might be worth going back to the drawing board.
The God Of War TV Series Is Back To The Drawing Table
When the God of War TV series by Amazon Prime was announced, I genuinely believed it could work if done right. God of War is a narrative-heavy franchise that could be a good fit for this medium. I was hoping it would be just as impressive as The Last of Us. But concerning news soon surfaced.
Not too long ago, it was revealed that the God of War TV series was restarting work from scratch. The project’s showrunner, Rafe Judkins, and two fellow producers, Hawk Otsby and Mark Fergus, left the series, and it was to be restarted completely with new writers.
Deadline: God of War TV Show is starting from scratch due to departure of showrunners
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What puzzled me the most was why to start anew from the writing phase when both Sony and Amazon were said to like the script. Did it start moving in some unsatisfactory direction? Logically thinking, this is a major red flag, but wait a moment. I believe this might be in the series’ best interest.
Rafe Judkins Has A Problematic Track Record
Why do I call this a blessing? I believe you’ll agree with me when you see just who the prior showrunner was. I always thought Rafe Judkins was a less-than-ideal choice.
You might know him better if I mention one of his works here, The Wheel of Time TV series. Now, do you see my reservations? The Wheel of Time is probably among the worst live-action adaptations, at least for me.
The show strays drastically from the source material, has horrible pacing issues, butchers characters and plotlines, carries a pointless “modern” touch, and adds completely bland and uninspiring original content. I can keep going, but you get the idea. Judkins’ other project, The Last Amazon, fares no better either.
Is there a place where people can discuss the terrible wheel of Time Amazon show?
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With him in charge of the God of War TV series, I feared a disaster just waiting to happen. Perhaps this restart from scratch is the savior, one that prevents the worst.
The New Showrunner Is A Massive Upgrade
Judkins’ departure isn’t my only supporting argument. What cements the “a blessing in disguise” notion is his replacement, Ronald D. Moore. The Star Trek veteran now helms the God of War project and gives it a lot more confidence and weight.
Moore has a wealth of writing and show-running experience, all of which speaks for itself. From Star Trek: The Next Generation, Deep Space Nine, and Voyager to Battlestar Galactica, Outlander, and For All Mankind, he has several award-winning projects under his belt.
And now Moore is here to lend a helping hand to Kratos’ adventures. I can rest easy, knowing it’s in good hands now. I’m glad Sony and Amazon are taking God of War as seriously as it deserves to be.
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A Renewed Interest In God Of War
With all said and done, the restart of a project from scratch is still a difficult-to-swallow pill. This means extra resources and time will be needed, but if this creates a better product, it’s a worth-it expenditure.
God of War is a massively popular franchise, and it should get the grandeur it deserves. Speaking of popularity, I sincerely hope this TV series starts from the Greek saga now that a restart has happened. These live-action adaptations help improve a game’s recognition and player base.
The classic games are the pinnacle of God of War for me, and I’d love nothing more than to have more people appreciate them. But even if it’s the Norse saga, a solid live-action is what I’m looking forward to now.
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Shameer Sarfaraz has previously worked for eXputer as a Senior News Writer for several years. Now with Tech4Gamers, he loves to devoutly keep up with the latest gaming and entertainment industries. He has a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science and years of experience reporting on games. Besides his passion for breaking news stories, Shahmeer loves spending his leisure time farming away in Stardew Valley. VGC, IGN, GameSpot, Game Rant, TheGamer, GamingBolt, The Verge, NME, Metro, Dot Esports, GameByte, Kotaku Australia, PC Gamer, and more have cited his articles.
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