There’s certainly a place for the experimental, but sometimes it’s best to step into the past in order to leap forward. It’s something that is sorely lacking in today’s market, as so many projects seek to expand upon current issues with a nostalgic twist to hook viewers in. To many readers, Redwall was a very palatable story with wondrous characters that invoke a sense of medieval adventure where bravery, along with some swordsmanship, conquers the bitter villainy of the world. As long as there aren’t too many attempts to ride certain waves of fads like the previous examples, this should be a very welcome revival of a childhood classic whether viewers were introduced from the novels or the PBS series. Redwall is a project that wants to gear itself toward both younger and older audiences while trying to emulate the Lord of the Rings-esque feel of Brian Jacques’ works. Most fans had critiques on the style and tone both series tried and subsequently failed at portraying in an attempt to reach a wider audience while missing the mark on what made the shows so enthralling to begin with. Long-time fans of Sabrina the Teenage Witch and, more recently, the Winx Club reboots have garnered the many laments that come when something from the past is drudged up in a darker, grittier Netflix adaptation. While I harbor excitement for what’s to come, I am the least bit wary, considering the recent attempts at adapting once popular works into the new age. This is a Netflix adaptation at the end of it all, and that doesn’t always inspire confidence in the quality of the work. However, I have my suspicions of what could go wrong here. The opportunities here seem very exciting, as this is a series that is near and dear to my heart. The film will focus on the legendary Martin the Warrior as he tears a name for himself before burying his sword to set up the animated series of Matthias and, eventually, his son Mattimeo as they fight to protect Redwall’s borders from their vile foes. Netflix has also stated that the plan is to release a film and subsequent animated series to accompany it.

So far, the only details on the production side of things is that Over the Garden Wall writer Patrick McHale will pen the projects. The details are very terse at the moment, considering the announcement was made earlier last month. In February, Netflix, likely due to the competition of Disney+ as a fierce and animated opponent, has acquired the rights to the fantastical series of medieval war featuring furry woodland creatures.

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