The Tithes

GW have managed to make a great looking and gripping animated series, building on the earlier Pariah Nexus, with even more impressive visuals, and a more interesting story in the anthology format. The first episode looks great but suffers a little from cheesy overplayed dialogue (though how to get around this is unclear when this is typical of all space marine related media, and perhaps fitting). The second episode in particular introduces an array of interesting factions and characters, and effectively shows the, to-say-the-least morally-grey complexity of imperial decision making in the 40k universe. The outcry from the usual suspects about there being a female custodes in a fantasy universe featuring aliens, magic, gods, and all sorts of other deliberately unrealistic and fun elements says a lot more about the state of a very vocal minority of terminally-online men than anything else.

I LOVE IT. Nails it as an anthology series, mixing solid animation with gripping storytelling to welcome new fans into the dark, chaotic universe of Warhammer 40K. Each episode dives into a different story, all told from humanity's perspective, showing the brutal sacrifices people make in a burning galaxy where there's only war. The anthology format works great here-it's like getting bite-sized pieces of lore without the info overload, perfect for newcomers.

The animation? Not mind-blowing, but it gets the job done. It nails the grim, gritty vibe you expect from Warhammer 40K, setting the right tone for each story. But the real MVP is the dialogue. The writing is sharp, the characters feel real, and each story has those intense moments that pull you in. They picked some great stories to showcase, hitting that sweet spot of epic battles, personal struggle, and the iconic dark tone fans crave.

All the stories are from humanity's perspective, which is cool, but it'd be nice to see some other factions get a turn in the spotlight. The Warhammer universe is massive, and there's so much more to explore than just the humans' point of view.

As for the lore tweaks, yeah, there's been some drama, especially around the introduction of female Custodes. Honestly? Not a big deal. Gender doesn't change who the Custodes are or how they function, and it doesn't take anything away from the Sisters of Silence. Speaking of, it's awesome to finally see the Sisters done right, complete with sign language that makes them feel even more real and badass.

This anthology feels like a love letter to the franchise. It brings the grimdark world to life while making it more accessible, which is exactly what the community needs right now. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just dipping your toes in, this series has something for you. It's time to stop fighting over minor changes and celebrate what makes this universe so awesome.

I've been playing Warhammer since rogue trader in the 1980s, so I had to give this a watch. It was disappointing overall but I can't say it was terrible.

I really liked the first episode, like a lot, 8 out of ten. Animation has some weak points but story and action was good. I wanted to know more about the backstory and what happened later to the characters.

On the other hand I absolutely hated the second episode, 2 out of ten, and that's being generous, bad voice acting, weird animation and lore breaking writing. It felt more like fanfiction made by a gender studies major for a HR department slideshow than a Warhammer story.

Episode three was ok, 6 out of 10, interesting story choices with grim dark take on bureaucracy but animation seemed a bit cartoony with the orks parts and it just needed more polish to be done.

Overall mid, 5 out of 10.

The Tithes is a phenomenal addition to the Warhammer 40k universe, delivering an enthralling narrative that captures the dark, oppressive atmosphere of the Imperium while adding fresh layers of intrigue and depth to its characters. The series masterfully weaves together the grim reality of life under Imperial rule with the human (and superhuman) struggle for survival. From the brutal sacrifices demanded by the Emperor's tithe to the relentless power struggles that unfold, this story grips you from start to finish.

To those who can't get past the idea of a female Custodian: maybe your grip on the lore isn't quite as strong as you think. The Warhammer universe is vast, terrifying, and constantly evolving-just like The Tithes, which does an exceptional job at pushing boundaries while staying true to the grimdark heart of 40k.

OMG. Where are they going with this softer, gentler WH?

Episode 1 is sensational. I loved it. But the second...... oh wow. There is a reason its not listed here, I presume.

All I kept imagining is this Custodes walking around and people all assuming she is man, while she insists to be called "ma'am". I mean come on, she is just silly. How can you take this huge masculine chin thing with breasts seriously? What is it supposed to be? It's certainly not an improvement. A female, even a huge one is weaker than males of the same size. So why would they make it? It would be worse at guarding the Emperor. What do they give him lap dance?

It starts out with two Space Marines sniveling to each other about how sad they are that they would never get to do art, and write poetry or something. It actually could have been a decent show if not for the disturbing "female" creature.

Really, the second episode is a failure in every way. Really pushing the agenda, in my opinion.

And seriously, everyone knows Custodes were never women. Old paper books that they can not change because they are not online all call them men, over and over. I have no idea why the makers of WH felt the need to tell such an obvious untruth. Im sure they are looking to improve their inclusivity scores, and Sisters of Silence, and sisters of Battle arent good enough, because they arent bossing people around. They want a girlboss that puts men in their place. So they chose Custodes. This can do nothing but lose them valuable customers. It's not going to win anyone over, because everyone is tired of the G boss.

You know they never said Custodes couldn't be orks tho...