Dan Brown's The Lost Symbol

Robert Langdon is summoned to Washington D.C. by his mentor, Peter Solomon, who has been kidnapped. Langdon must decipher a series of ancient puzzles and codes left by Solomon to find him before a ruthless adversary can. The race against time uncovers a hidden world of Freemasons, ancient secrets, and a potentially world-altering discovery.

The series received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding it predictable and derivative of previous Dan Brown adaptations. While some appreciated the attempt to adapt the novel, others criticized the pacing, writing, and lack of originality. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some fans of the books enjoying the on-screen portrayal of Langdon's adventures.

• The show struggles to recapture the magic of previous Robert Langdon stories, often feeling convoluted and uninspired.

• While visually competent, the series suffers from a weak script and underdeveloped characters.

• Fans of the books may find some enjoyment, but it fails to impress as a standalone thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a mixed reception, with some viewers enjoying the familiar puzzle-solving elements and the exploration of conspiracies. However, many find the plot too slow, the characters unconvincing, and the overall execution lacking compared to other thrillers.

The series is the third screen adaptation of a Robert Langdon novel, following 'The Da Vinci Code' (2006) and 'Angels & Demons' (2009) for film, and 'Inferno' (2016) which was also adapted from a novel.