The upcoming Brandon Sanderson fantasy series on Apple TV is set to be the ideal successor to Game of Thrones, as it has addressed the most significant flaw of the HBO series. While Game of Thrones is celebrated as one of the greatest TV shows ever, it is also infamous for having one of the most disappointing conclusions in television history, which has tainted its legacy.
The franchise has persisted through several Game of Thrones spinoffs, and one such spinoff, House of the Dragon, suffers from similar issues that affected the original series. Therefore, I am thrilled that one of the top fantasy book series is being adapted for television, as this announcement resolves the problems faced by Game of Thrones.
Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere Is Coming To Life In A New Way
Brandon Sanderson is recognized as one of the most prolific authors in fantasy literature. Following a previous unsuccessful attempt, his franchise, the Cosmere, is making its way to screens in two distinct formats. The Hollywood Reporter has disclosed that Apple TV has acquired the rights to Brandon Sanderson’s Cosmere. This will result in both a movie franchise and a television adaptation.
Sanderson’s Mistborn novels, which include seven books across two eras so far, will be adapted into a movie franchise, while The Stormlight Archive, which consists of five published books, is being turned into a TV series on Apple TV. This deal is reportedly unprecedented, with Sanderson involved in writing, producing, consulting, and having approval over all aspects of the Cosmere franchise at Apple TV.
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On Reddit, Brandon Sanderson confirmed this news and shared details with fans. The acclaimed fantasy author stated that Apple aims to be “a true partner,” emphasizing that the “levels of approval and control” he will have over the Cosmere adaptations were key factors in his decision to sign with the studio.
Apple TV’s The Stormlight Archive Series Fixes A Game Of Thrones Problem
Two significant issues with the ending of Game of Thrones were its expansion beyond the source material, as George R.R. Martin has yet to complete the last two books, and how rushed the showrunners were in concluding a story that required additional seasons. In an interview with The Wall Street Journal, Martin clearly articulated the primary problem with Game of Thrones.
The creator stated, “I had no contribution to the later seasons except, you know, inventing the world“. Martin also believed that Game of Thrones should have extended to season ten or even thirteen seasons to adequately convey the entire narrative. Recently, he mentioned to The Hollywood Reporter that his relationship with showrunner Ryan Condal for House of the Dragon is “abysmal“.
Martin explained, “We got into season two, and he basically stopped listening to me“. Fortunately, this will not be an issue with Sanderson’s Cosmere adaptations, as he has made it clear that he chose Apple due to his authority over all films and shows. Thus, Brandon Sanderson’s new fantasy series could demonstrate to Game of Thrones how it should truly be done.
