This week, Netflix welcomes a new British fantasy series focusing on magic, which has already been described as “Harry Potter for adults”.
The series in question is called “The Bastard Son & The Devil Himself”, and received the Portuguese title of “O Filho Bastardo do Diabo”. The production has received excellent critical feedback, although Netflix series aimed at young-adult audiences are, in general, mixed.
According to critics, “O Filho Bastardo do Diabo” stood out from other streaming series for its style, personality and the way it handles source material. This is because the production is based on Sally Green’s “Half Bad” trilogy.
“The Devil’s Bastard Son” follows a 16-year-old boy named Nathan (Jay Lycurgo), the son of the most feared wizard in the world. In the show’s universe, wizards acquire their powers at the age of 17, and as Nathan’s birthday approaches, so-called “good” wizards fear he will become as bad as his father. Also, just like in “Harry Potter”, a terrifying prophecy complicates everything.
Although everything sounds close to “Harry Potter” so far, the screenplay for the series was written by Joe Barton, known for the thriller series “Giri / Haji”, the drama series “The Lazarus Project” and the horror film “The Ritual”. ”, Which attracts the production to a more adult audience.
“[A experiência de Barton e seu] background inside [produções] More “grown-ups” than a teenage wizard series give “The Bastard Son of the Devil” an edgy tone (as seen in the title) that sets it apart from the pack of streaming fantasy TV series right now. ” review. of Radio schedules.
“It would be fair to jump to conclusions and say there is no need for another fantasy series about young people finding their way into the world,” continues the review. “But Barton showcases his scripts with fast dialogue and well thought out mechanics to keep everything fresh enough to stand out from hegemony.”
already on The Telegraph called the “Harry Potter” series [com classificação para adultos]”. Furthermore, the British newspaper compares “The Bastard’s Son” to series like “Sex Education” and “Skins” in the way it deals with young adult themes. “This is a series about profanity, blood and sex,” concludes the review of Netflix’s new wizarding series.
“When it comes to young adult dramas, ‘The Bastard Son’ has the style, the personality and the ideas […] to resonate with the public and avoid becoming another victim of cancellation, as has happened with many other similar series. The imminent declares.
“The Bastard Son of the Devil” will premiere on Netflix this Friday (28).
The “Harry Potter” post for adults? Netflix’s New Wizard series gains the spotlight for the first time on Digital Look.
Source: Olhar Digital
Emily Jhon is a product and service reviewer at Gossipify, known for her honest evaluations and thorough analysis. With a background in marketing and consumer research, she offers valuable insights to readers. She has been writing for Gossipify for several years and has a degree in Marketing and Consumer Research from the University of Oxford.
