Watership Down
Watership Down

Watership Down

2018TV ShowEndedEnglish

Fleeing their doomed warren, a group of rabbits struggle to find and defend a new home.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users75%
Director: Noam Murro, Hannah van der WesthuysenGenres: Animation, Adventure, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

A group of rabbits flee their doomed warren in search of a new home, facing numerous dangers and challenges along the way. Led by the brave brothers Fiver and Hazel, they must overcome predators, betrayal, and their own fears to establish a safe haven on Watership Down. The series explores themes of courage, leadership, and the struggle for survival in a perilous natural world.

Critical Reception

The 2018 animated adaptation of 'Watership Down' received mixed to positive reviews. Critics often praised the animation quality and the voice cast, but some found the tone to be a departure from the original novel's spirit, and pacing issues were occasionally noted. Audiences were generally appreciative of the modern take on the beloved story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning animation and strong voice performances.
  • Criticized by some for deviating from the darker, more nuanced tone of the original novel.
  • The pacing and narrative structure were points of contention for several reviewers.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed the visual spectacle and the voice acting, finding it a compelling, if sometimes different, adaptation. Some viewers missed the grittier elements of the book, while others appreciated the accessibility of the animated format for a wider audience.

Fun Fact

The BBC and Netflix co-produced this series, marking a significant international collaboration for the adaptation.

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