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Is the Willow series kid friendly? ›

Spoiler warning for content parents may be more interested in terms of age: - a character is slain by a loved one to save him - discussion of lost family due to mysterious circ*mstance or death (erm, nothing worse than animated Disney movies) - some of the monsters may be scary for some kids (from the first episode, so ...

Willow was a childhood favorite including the books but this does not come remotely close to capturing the magic that was the original Willow. This how ever starts so poorly in episode one and just keeps getting worse. The sword play is laughable, sets below average and the costumes are a complete joke.

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Disney canceled the television series after only one eight-episode season, and then it pulled the show off of Disney+ entirely for cost-cutting measures.

Willow was most recently classified PG without cuts on video in 2002, with BBFCinsight 'Contains mild language, sex references and fantasy violence'.

Willow got off to a terrible start right out the gates. The show's tone felt directed at a teenage demographic that doesn't exist—but fits squarely outside the demographic most interested in this kind of fantasy: Kids and their parents.

More Stories By Nellie. EXCLUSIVE: There will be no second season of Willow, Disney+'s live-action original series based on the 1988 fantasy film directed by Ron Howard.

The Willow Series Can Stand Alone

However, without the context of the film, understanding the magic system would take time. Magic is a rare ability in the world of Willow, and several rules of how things work are glossed over in the first few episodes of the series, as they are explained in the movie.

Too Scary for Young Children

The movie includes an evil queen ttrying to murder infants, pig-wolf-thingies going through the woods and attacking people, a troll being turned into a lump of bloody meat, and what I thought was the most disturbing scene: people being turned into pigs.

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Willow was removed from Disney+ earlier this year as part of a cost-cutting measure that saw dozens of shows exit the service, as well as Hulu, on May 26. Other popular shows that found themselves axed were The World According To Jeff Goldblum and Y: The Last Man.

It's rumored but unconfirmed that Peter Dinklage appeared in the movie as one of the Nelwyns and is believed to be the Nelwyn dressed in pink who is seen with his arms crossed during Willow's disappearing pig trick early in the movie as the unknown actor bears a resemblance to Peter Dinklage.

That's a wrap on season one of Willow, which ended in fine form to tease a lot of upcoming adventures. This delightful fantasy series revived the aspiring sorcerer Willow Ufgood for new generation, with a new YA vibe and a solid cast around the returning Warwick Davis.

It was finished in late 1986. It was then set up at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and principal photography began in April 1987, finishing the following October. The majority of filming took place in Dinorwic quarry in Wales with some at Elstree Studios in Hertfordshire, as well as a small section in New Zealand.

The “Willow” TV series is done after just one season at Disney+, Variety has confirmed. The news comes around two months after the high fantasy series aired its eighth and final episode, with the show having debuted in November 2022 and airing until January 2023.

This book is an absolute classic for both parents and children to enjoy. It is a shame that some people feel this book is not within the reach of modern day children. It is an excellent read aloud for younger children (starting around age 7).

The Gist: Disney Plus removed Willow and a bunch of other titles from its streaming lineup this year to save money on paying residuals, taxes, and licensing fees. When these shows are removed, it's often like they never existed at all because they become almost impossible to find.

Parents need to know that the beautifully written, richly inventive adventures chronicled in Kenneth Grahame's The Wind in the Willows are best for children with patience.