Willow: Season 1 | Rotten Tomatoes (2024)

84% Tomatometer 69 Reviews 65% Audience Score 5,000+ Ratings An unlikely group of heroes set off on a dangerous quest to places far beyond their home, where they must face their inner demons and come together to save their world. Read More Read Less

Willow — Season 1

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Expanding on the saga while leaving plenty of room for callbacks to the original, this series-length sequel should satisfy fans who've been patiently waiting for more Willow.

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Rebecca Long

Observer

The Disney+ Willow series was a breath of fresh air, harkening back to a bygone era of onscreen epic fantasy more focused on being delightful than profound.

Rated: B

May 17, 2023

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

Sustained interest, however, will be stymied by a cast of largely bland new characters and, more pressing still, a dearth of sweeping excitement.

Jan 30, 2023

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Heather Hogan

Autostraddle

Willow gives us the lesbian Disney princess we've been waiting for,

Jan 13, 2023

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Joonatan Itkonen

Toisto.net

The series knows its capacity for greatness. It’s tapping into it that proves most difficult. In turn, its lessons, some carried over from the past, feel more timeless than ever.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 3, 2024

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Pramit Chatterjee

Digital Mafia Talkies

There is a kind of simplicity, a sense of comfort, and an air of whimsy to the show that puts it right in the middle of the Shakespearean self-seriousness of The Rings of Power and the edgy self-seriousness of House of the Dragon.

Rated: 4/5

Jul 20, 2023

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Erin Maxwell

LA Weekly/Village Voice

Willow’s fantasy realm is filled with disproportionate contemporary sensibilities and inconsistent rules, and its Spotify ’80s hits playlist only makes things worse. Ultimately, the heart of the original movie is missing.

Feb 23, 2023

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Audience Member I'm in it.😗 Rated 2.5/5 Stars • Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 07/04/24 Full Review Jedediah G If you are a fan of the 1988 Willow or the books, stay away from this remake tv/Disney+ series. Somehow the writers manage to take an entertaining 80s sword and sorcery romp, and remake it into the blandest, most badly written dreck I have watched until now. Starting to really be a trend with Disney, which is something I never thought I would see from the Mouse.Not a single character I can point out, let alone name besides Willow. None of the new actors can act or seem bored/phoning it in. David Warwick sadly has not improved, and dumps some of the most monotone, massive exposition dumps ever. Ugh, who hired these writers? This is like Storytelling 101. I've seen better fan fiction.All the drama over the "first lesbian Disney princess" seems vastly over-hyped to cover up the show's shortcomings. Showrunners should have spent more time working on the script and show. The glaring errors and lack of attention to detail really shows. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/03/24 Full Review Michael G There was potential for a good show, but the story developed too slowly and the characters were not likable for too many episodes. Rated 3/5 Stars • Rated 3 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Patrick S This was a huge letdown. I looked forward to this, and quit after 2 episodes. 0 out of 10, I can see why this show vanished... Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/14/24 Full Review Audience Member I like the movie. The TV show is terrible. I cant see how it scores so high with the critics, it get me wondering why... Rated 1/5 Stars • Rated 1 out of 5 stars 06/22/24 Full Review T S I tried watching this series. They made it again not about the story of willow but another story the one no one wants to pay money to see. Rated 0.5/5 Stars • Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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Jonathan Kasdan Creator Warwick Davis Willow Ufgood Erin Kellyman Jade Ellie Bamber Dove Tony Revolori Graydon Hastur Ruby Cruz Kit

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 30, 2022 The Gales A sudden attack by the mysterious Gales prompts Queen Sorsha to seek help from an old friend. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 30, 2022 The High Aldwin The Nelwyns welcome the outsiders to meet with their High Aldwin leader. Details Episode 3 Aired Dec 7, 2022 The Battle of the Slaughtered Lamb The heroes are hunted by dark disciples. Details Episode 4 Aired Dec 14, 2022 The Whispers of Nockmaar The journey leads the adventurers to seek refuge in the haunted castle of Nockmaar. Details Episode 5 Aired Dec 21, 2022 Wildwood The enchanted fairy forest beckons, but is home to dangerous Bone Reavers. Details Episode 6 Aired Dec 28, 2022 Prisoners of Skellin The heroes mount a rescue mission into the Dread Mines of Skellin. Details Episode 7 Aired Jan 4, 2023 Beyond the Shattered Sea The heroes finally reach the place where all maps end: the infinite expanse of the Shattered Sea. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 11, 2023 Children of the Wyrm The Immemorial City awaits -- Refuge of the Wicked Crone and her dark designs. Details

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Season Info

Creator: Jonathan Kasdan
Executive Producer: Jonathan Kasdan, Ron Howard, Wendy Mericle, Kathleen Kennedy, Michelle Rejwan
Screenwriter: George Lucas
Network: Disney+
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Fantasy, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date: Nov 30, 2022

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