Ark: The Animated Series

I loved the idea of these people getting sent to this strange dinosaur filled island from all these time periods, but the show doesn't really do a lot with that idea. The bulk of the series seems to be focused on this native american group that I just didn't find very interesting for long. Loved the idea at first, but I think they should have included more interesting characters from different time periods and locations. I found myself staring at my phone and losing track of what was happening far too often. I think there is still potential there that the show could tap into, so I'm not going to give it a totally negative score, but I think after these first 6 episodes I don't plan to watch any more to find out. It's too bad, because I do think the animation is great, and I like that they seem to have attracted so many big name actors. Although maybe some of that money should have been spent on better writers.

I am giving it a rating of 3 stars, and let me be clear that it only gets that much because of the Ark survival story implementation.

There are some major flaws that cannot be overlooked. The product is filled with cringe-worthy moments, stereotypical and clichéd characters that are nothing but annoying specially with that voice acting, and an overbearing sense of forced feministic themes.

This series falls short in so many areas and it's extremely disappointing to see. The heavy focus on the points above in the making made it drift away from the world of Ark.

Frankly, I won't watch any continuation of it if it'll be made of the same demonstration style.

I am on episode 6, and so far every main characters, you'll witnessed why they are whom they are, and why they act the way they do. I've seen worse story arch's than this one, is this one unbelievably good? In short no, but it captures that essence. It keeps my attention and i am looking forward for the rest. If you are a fan you will love this. As for Animation the art reminds me of the last air bender. Story doesn't seem weak in my perspective, how every i don't criticize as much as most do since i am not the one whom produced it, only played the video game, so taking a video game that sorta has a story background and turning it into an animation with induvial character's and stories is a feat itself, why i rated this a 9 is because little kid in me always loved dino's and experiencing ark video game and plus watching this gave me nostalgia. Worth the watch.

The setting, action, fight scenes, and characters are great, but everything they do right they follow quickly by attempting to virtue signal which feels like a betrayal to the existing fanbase.

The main character's flashbacks give nothing to the current storyline outside of trying to place her in a saintly position which makes her a less relatable character. She's a scientist at the top of her field, a professor at a prestigious university, she is a Lesbian who lost her partner to a foreign conflict, a first nations person from Australia and an activist with a criminal record. The list goes on and on and on and on, but none of it, not even her sexuality is at all important to the current events they put just as much effort into presenting how horrible the world is just for it to be completely overshadowed by how horrible the Ark is.

I don't know, I'll keep going because it is well made. It just seems like too much for zero narrative reward.

I had high expectations for this animated series after falling in love with Ark Survival and its story, and spending countless hours in its world. Unfortunately, the series felt flat and bland compared to the game's many ups and downs and the sense of danger in the world of Ark. I just couldn't feel it in the show. Honestly, it feels like another disappointment, similar to the MCU lately.

One aspect that particularly stood out to me was the lack of development in the characters. In the game, the characters are complex and multi-dimensional, with rich backstories and motivations. In the show, they felt like cardboard cutouts, with little to no depth or nuance.

Additionally, the show's pacing was slow and plodding, failing to capture the sense of urgency and danger that permeates the game. The animation was also subpar, with stiff character movements and dull, uninspired environments.

I was also disappointed by the show's failure to explore the world of Ark in any meaningful way. The game is full of mysteries and secrets, but the show barely scratched the surface.

I hope there will be a spin-off or remake that makes use of the world of the ark to its fullest.

Overall, I was disappointed by the Ark Survival animated series. As a fan of the game, I had high hopes for a faithful adaptation, but the show fell short in many ways. I hope that a future spin-off or remake will be able to do the series justice.

In conclusion, while the Ark Survival animated series had some promising moments, it ultimately failed to deliver on its potential. With underdeveloped characters, slow pacing, and subpar animation, the show felt like a disappointment. I hope that future adaptations will be able to capture the magic of the game in a more meaningful way.