Fans of the fantasy genre might get overwhelmed by all the choices there are out there. They might feel that there isn’t enough time to watch all of the fantasy shows, no matter how much they might want to. There’s also the fact that even within the same genre, fans have different preferences. Some might prefer a more traditional take on fantasy, of good vs. evil, like Lord of the Rings. In contrast, others will prefer the darker versions like Game of Thrones or The Witcher. Still, others might prefer something nicely in the middle. Whether fantasy shows are like Lord of the Rings or Game of Thrones, or something in between, it is possible that the genre is too full at the moment. It’s also possible that even the most diehard fantasy fans will get tired of the genre if it gets overdone.
However, it is also possible for this increase in fantasy shows to work out well. It all depends on how fantasy fans like the shows overall and their endings and whether or not there are too many shows made so that fantasy genre fans are overwhelmed. How many fantasy shows would be too many? That depends on how good the shows are. There can never be too many well-written takes on the fantasy genre.
On the other hand, there can be too many attempts at capitalizing on the current love for the genre without caring about quality. Even the writers of Game of Thrones ran into that problem in the end. The Game of Thrones writers seemed to learn the wrong lessons from the show’s successful surprises like the Red Wedding. They seemed to care more about shocking the audience than writing a show that made sense.
What all of these fantasy shows need to do is focus on writing their characters and plots well. The more sense they make, the more fans will enjoy it. That does not mean the writers can’t surprise their audience. Fans welcome surprises; Game of Thrones proved that. It’s shocking events that come at the expense of a good story that fans don’t want.
Hopefully, the writers of current fantasy shows have learned from past ones like Game of Thrones. Fans of the genre will undoubtedly be hoping for it. Of course, not everyone will agree on what makes a good fantasy show. As is mentioned above, genre fans have different tastes. Some will prefer one type of fantasy story over another. At the same time, others will consume any and all good stories.
However, many fans will probably agree on the fact that stories need to be enjoyable and make some sense. Hopefully, fantasy fans will be able to really enjoy this increase in fantasy shows. It would be nice if the writers of all these shows would focus on the quality of characters and plots and if the entertainment industry wouldn’t overdo the genre. Only time will tell what will happen.
