EveryMistbornbookdemonstrates whySanderson is the king of fantasy in this day and age, much the same as how J.R.R.
Tolkien was the founding father of high fantasy and the pinnacle of the genre in his time.
Sanderson confided toPolygonthat “Streaming has had a big problem with epic fantasy.”
This is interesting to note, as Sanderson makes a good point in many ways.
Sanderson cited problems with changes in the industry as likely causes of the problems with recent high fantasy.
Both of these shows share quite similar worlds, being founded in Tolkien’s original concept of high fantasy.
Mistbornswitches genres to a certain extent.
Mistbornis separated into different eras, much likeLotRhas different ages.
Meanwhile, era two has a western element, leaning into steampunk culture at times.
As such, it’s a big shame thattheMistbornmovie is no longer happening.
PerhapsMistborn’swide range and newness could start creating truly pioneering and meaningful on-screen fantasy.
Mistborn: The Final Empirewas the first publishedMistbornnovel, released in 2006.
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AMistbornadaptation could be faithful, original, and contemporary all at the same time.
It added some intriguing original material to do this, which sacrificed faithfulness.
Meanwhile, aMistbornadaptation could be faithful, original, and contemporary all at the same time.
The series focuses on political intrigue, heists, and the battle between good and evil.
The series focuses on political intrigue, heists, and the battle between good and evil.
