The Search for WondLa

I read the original book series, and I've enjoyed Tony DiTerlizzi's art and stories. It's been a bit since I've read them, but they stuck with me. It was an eco sci-fi that sometimes felt like a fantasy. The art was detailed and engaging, the creature designs familiar yet otherworldly.

I saw this series pop up and was reminded about the books. Going into it I was neutral. The art style looked nothing like the original, but that was fine as long as it looked good and the story translated well.

First episode was very rough, and the rest was fine.

Art style - it looks generic. Not bad, but very passable. I'm fine with making changes visually, but this looks like a generic colorful kids cartoon. The animation was a bit stiff. Completely throws out the detailed watercolor-like art style of the original.

Designs - Everything was simplified and made to more colorful and cuddly. Eva is supposed to be 16, but she looks and sounds like a woman in her late 20's. Yet she acts very bombastic and child-like, which just feels at odds. Muthr was turned from an interesting machine, to a smooth green emoji. And the creature designs were drastically simplified and made colorful.

Overall - They kiddified and simplified it. Eva is a bit annoying and does not feel anything like her character. She is like every generic protagonist. It all makes sense because this is the same studio that made "Luck", and that movie was very bland in every way. Without its source material, this would have nothing to stand on. The only good parts, are the world originally built by the books.

They removed a lot of the maturity and thoughtfulness from the books. This one feels like it's jingling colorful keys to maintain your attention, and if you see something engaging, then they slam the keys back in your face.

Put this on for some little kids, but don't expect much otherwise. This was not the studio to adapt WondLa.

After the contentious work that was Luck, Wondla is a much more appropriate debut for Skydance Studios. Based on a book series, Wondla focuses on a girl named Eva who was raised in a bunker by a robot (I am Mother flashbacks...) and has to navigate the world outside.

Visually it is truly beautiful, and the aliens and creatures all have unique designs. Even the sapient races have an oomph that makes them quite unique looking.

Plot wise it is quite intriguing, and I won't spoil it because I truly recommend you to check this work yourself.

Overall, as masterpiece both in visual, design and plot terms.

Wondla is a terrific kids show based on the hero's quest. Original characters and has enough to enthrall parents and kids alike.

Our hero goes on a journey to see whether there are any other humans alive. She meets interesting characters along the way, some who help and others who cause problems.

It is set in a future earth, after humans have wrecked the place, with evidence of pollution all around.

There are twists and turns, and heart warming moments as much as there is adventure and drama.

We can't wait for season two, and hope it is not too far away! The last episode finished on a cliffhanger so we are keen to find out what happens next!

This is a gem. Great for kids and adults. It's like watching a good Pixar movie in tv format. Visuals are fantastic. Go ahead and watch it. It's hard to complain without just nitpicking.

This is a gem. Great for kids and adults. It's like watching a good Pixar movie in tv format. Visuals are fantastic. Go ahead and watch it. It's hard to complain without just nitpicking. This is a gem. Great for kids and adults. It's like watching a good Pixar movie in tv format. Visuals are fantastic. Go ahead and watch it. It's hard to complain without just nitpicking. This is a gem. Great for kids and adults. It's like watching a good Pixar movie in tv format. Visuals are fantastic. Go ahead and watch it. It's hard to complain without just nitpicking.

Although not a fan of the content on this streaming service, I came across this nugget during a free promo. Vibrant colors and interesting alien characters with an ample amount of action and excitement, the series was much better than I thought it was going to be. What surprised me probably the most is how dark some of the story was, but it is the story of the HOOMAN race. I enjoyed the dark aspect and I feel it gave this animated series an adult audience.

The star studded cast did an adequate job. Just not understanding why they didn't have Alan Tudyk use his enormous talent and play a more versatile roll.