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Willow

2022 – 2023Show1 season8 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Metacritic703.2Rotten Tomatoes84%65%

An awe-inspiring, nostalgic drama series about fantasy and family, with standout world-building.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Episodes

1 season · 8 episodes · best: S1E8 "Children of the Wyrm" 7.3

Episodes

6.8

Story

The next great adventure begins.

Many years after the events of the original film, legendary sorcerer Willow leads a group of misfit heroes on a dangerous rescue mission through a world beyond their wildest imaginations.

Feels like

  • Nostalgic Fantasy Sequel
  • Wholesome Adventure
  • Magical World-Building
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • High-Energy Quest
  • Visually Spectacular
  • Heartfelt Coming-of-Age
  • Iconic Score & Atmosphere

Cast

24 of 48 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Stephen Woolfenden, Philippa Lowthorpe, Jamie Childs
Written by
Jon Kasdan, Bob Dolman, Julia Cooperman
Produced by
Hameed Shaukat, Stephen Woolfenden, Julia Cooperman
Music by
James Horner, Xander Rodzinski, James Newton Howard

Everyone

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Facts

November 30, 2022 · January 11, 2023 · Ended

First aired
November 30, 2022
Last aired
January 11, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 8 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Training Montage, She's Back, Greater-Scope Villain +9

  • Training Montage
  • She's Back
  • Greater-Scope Villain
  • Continuity Nod
  • Long-Lost Relative
  • Demonic Possession
  • Distracted by the Sexy
  • And I'm the Queen of Sheba
  • Shared Family Quirks
  • Really Royalty Reveal
  • The Power of Love
  • Fauns and Satyrs

12 of 184 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Willow?"

Questions about Willow

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Willow?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Willow worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 5.7, Rotten Tomatoes 84%, and Metacritic 70). Critics rate it higher (77 out of 100) than audiences (51).

Is Willow okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will I feel good after watching Willow?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

What tropes does Willow use?

Training MontageShe's BackGreater-Scope VillainContinuity NodLong-Lost RelativeDemonic PossessionDistracted by the SexyAnd I'm the Queen of ShebaShared Family QuirksReally Royalty RevealThe Power of LoveFauns and Satyrsand 172 more

TV Tropes lists 184 tropes for it, including Training Montage, She's Back, and Greater-Scope Villain.