User reviews

I'm so glad that this story has been given another chance and turned into a TV series with a new twist. I remember reading the Fallen series when I was a child, and even back then, at the age of 9, they seemed pretty boring to me. I stayed for the plot and angels lore, though. I tried giving them one more shot a couple months ago to refresh my memory before the show was released, and they were as excruciating as I remember. The books mainly consist of plotholes, which are never explained, rapidly changing events, and monotonous monologues. Each villain seems unimportant and characterless.

This TV series breathed life into something that was bland from the start and at least tried to explain a major plothole. I hope there will be season 2!

Although the series is very different from the books, I really liked it, but at the same time, for five or six episodes, I didn't understand what was happening. I think the series is made for people who have read the books and yet this is in a way a mistake because at the same time, readers usually want a faithful adaptation but this adaptation borrows very little from the books. However, I recommend reading the first two books if you haven't because the series borrows from Lauren Kate's series only the names of the characters, the location, and a very abstract idea of the book.

What annoys me, however, is that the series does not have a specific ending, everything happens very suddenly and the ending, and although I understood it because I read the second book, it seems to me that it represents a climax rather than a denouement. Although the characters don't look like I imagined them, except for Lucinda, I think the actors played very well, especially Jessica. Initially, I didn't trust the actress who played Penn, but watching over the eight episodes I think she was able to portray her very well. The atmosphere itself is very mysterious and although sometimes it seemed to me that nothing was happening at the same time there was a lot of suspense and I wanted to see what was happening as quickly as possible so I watched eight episodes in a row. All this screenplay feels more like a kind of beginning or like a kind of introduction to what should have followed, that's why I can't give it more than a 7, but if I separated the actual book from the movie, I would probably give it less. However, I understood the series precisely because I read the book, in a way it is a screen adaptation inspired by the book, but at the same time, it is not. I wish there was a new season because the CGI at least was a lot cooler than what we saw in the 2016 movie. I also loved the cinematography.

Was able to watch the series early; gotta say I was surprised with how much I liked it in the end. Had to keep an open mind going in with how things are obviously different from the books, and I felt it was the right call with how some of them played out with the vision the show is intending. There's still the core material that is always the underlying plot/theme it is just now shaped (rather well I might add) more as a thrilling, dark mystery. Great performances as well, regardless of how I originally pictured because of the books. Will say, if you've come looking for a word-for-word re-telling of the book, then sorry, as it's more like the story is severely inspired by the books with some source material hinted at every now and again (still prominent overall)! THE CHEMISTRY THOUGH!! I think it's going to be underrated, as it's still a rather hidden gem of a good modern dark fantasy/mystery/romance.

This show is a complete fiasco. Surely it is not in any way meeting the requirements or atmosphere of the books or personality. It is completely insulting to watch or consider the 8 episodes.

The picture for the series is very poorly presented and aside from the ugly presentation the mouth is hagging half open with no guide or direction. With more than 6 books with a clear positive approach, atmosphere and quality this depressive approach is under-whelming and does not seem appropriate by any personality or one of the eight episodes. Nothing gives the support Lauren Kate the author deserves and is insulting.

Bah Humbug.

Going in, I had no expectations. I approached it with a fresh perspective, assuming it would only share character names with the source material. However, I was pleasantly surprised to discover how closely it adheres to the book.

The first episodes do an excellent job of drawing you in. By the end of the first episode, I was already captivated by the theme.

I do wish there was a bit more explanation for viewers who haven't read the books, as I can see some people might not fully grasp the story.

I absolutely loved the cast; everyone did a fantastic job. Gijs and Jessica were particularly outstanding, delivering powerful performances through their portrayal of the characters' emotions.

As for the final episode, it left me eagerly anticipating season 2. I'm excited about the direction the series is taking and hope that the next season is just as enjoyable.

(Also, a side note: could Daniel please get his blonde hair?)

I absolutely loved this series. It had me hooked from start to end. I haven't read the books so I think it was a lot easier for me to not make the comparisons in the way others have.

The series was slightly difficult to follow the story line over the first few episodes but that's what kept me so intrigued. Once the storyline begins to unfold it's hard not to watch episode after episode.

It's worth the wait and patience waiting for the storyline.

The last episode has left me on the edge of my seat in anticipation for a second season which I am hoping will be released as I have so many questions.

I don't know the books and probably won't read them even after this weak adaptation. I watched the 2016 film and was very disappointed when, after a lot of boring back and forth, it finally ended in a furious climax - and left all questions unanswered. Resolution in a sequel? None.

Now I was hoping for at least a few answers from the series, so I finished the series in three days.

Unfortunately, here too there was a lack of any enjoyment for the audience, because apart from the well-known Alexander Siddig, there are almost only bumbling talking puppets at work. The only one who was able to satisfy me a little with an unpretentious and believable acting was a supporting character who was in one potential second season should no longer be there. The setting? A bit of stuff was shown in the pilot, but you quickly notice that most of it was shot in very cheap rental sets and not only were extreme savings made on the sets, you shouldn't expect anything from the costumes either; these are always the same very cheap clothes. Conclusion for the production design: Disappointing.

Story? Unfortunately it's boring and the dialogues aren't enjoyable either. In the few sequences where things really get down to business, almost nothing explicit is shown. Presumably to save the costs of appropriate special effects/make-ups. The "Outcasts" (monsters) were painted full-body wetsuits, but at least they looked somewhat usable. So here too only a minimal amount of resources was used.

Unfortunately, that's what the series is all about and why it will only have a small chance of further seasons after the really bad film. After the film's flop, they didn't have the courage to invest a little more budget and produce something that someone could actually like. The film at least had a few reasonably pretty faces to offer, unfortunately almost all of the rental faces in the series are from the leftovers, which means there is no eye candy whatsoever.

What is much more serious, however, is the small total number of reviews; currently just over 350 votes cast. From this you can conclude that the series has hardly generated any viewing figures so far and you normally don't make sequels for a tiny audience...

Fallen is incoherent mess of story with no real direction and over Fallen story that can't, for some reason or other, be either consistent or true to itself. Fallen is disjointed, confusing, and missing parts that would be critical to understanding it clearly, the narrative worldbuilding-holes, and silly mistakes and Inconsistent Story structure and sequence of events, and the character random elements and ideas and not properly incorporate them into the story.worse still, lacking any sort of background info to help fill in the blanks. Even though it was slightly better than the book in some way,the lack of Paranormal supernatural horror romance in the story that fallen is a part of the young adults Literature of the early 2000s Phenomenon of Harry Potter and twilight saga series fallen through the lack of Paranormal supernatural elements is a lack luster leaving fallen Boring.

Although the show is not an exact "word-for-word" adaptation of the book, it brings a fresh breath of air, offering a new perspective while staying true to the core themes and characters. The creative liberties taken by the producers allow for deeper exploration of certain plot lines and character development, enhancing the story in unexpected ways. In my personal opinion, this show was exactly what the fandom needed. While the books are great, they definitely have that early 2000s vibe and can feel a bit outdated by today's standards. The show, however, breathes new life into the story, modernizing the themes and characters in a way that resonates with contemporary audiences. It keeps the essence of what made the books special while giving them a fresh, updated feel that makes the story more relatable and relevant. One of the standout aspects of the show is the chemistry between the cast members, especially between the actors who play Lucinda and Daniel. Their connection brings real emotional depth to the story and makes their scenes captivating and memorable, especially their flashback scenes. From many of the comments, I can see that the main frustration with the show is that it leaves off on too many questions and a cliffhanger ending. But it's important to remember that this isn't a mini-series-it's just one season of an ongoing show. Building up the narrative and characters takes time, and shows often leave room for development in future seasons to dig into the more complex, nitty-gritty answers. I'm sure if the show continues, many of these questions will be explored, allowing for a richer, more satisfying story as it unfolds. I loved this adaptation, and I hope that many people approach watching the series with an open mind and fresh perspective. It's not just about comparing it to the books, but about embracing the new direction the show takes while staying true to the core of the story. The creative choices really bring something exciting and different, and I believe viewers will appreciate how it adds new depth to a beloved narrative.

Rating:

Acting - 4.75/5

Plot - 5/5

Cast Chemistry - 5/5

Music - 4.75/5

Overall - ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5.

It was supposed to be a thriller a mystery, however, it is the love story between two guys when I understood what I would have happened I let it go and I stopped looking at it I don't give a damn about the usual love story as well as everything disguised by anything else, the episodes there They are released all together this makes us understand that the series is really mediocre so I have reached the third episode and then I gave up everything I don't care about it does not attract me does not involve it in any way the same goes for the actors beyond everything seems also redundant!!!!!!!!!!!

I never really read more than the first book, and I remember watching the movie, but it wasn't something that I was obsessed over when I was a teen, so I'm not a "purist" when it comes to the story, I'm more of a superficial fan.

But when the news came out that they where redoing it into a show I was actually really excited, which suprise me a lot and I've been waitinig patiently for quite a while. Totally worth it tho!!

Acting 10/10, the main actors are just fenomenal, their chemestry is just unbelievable, and the overall ensamble just works perfectly. Props to every single actor in the show, 10/10!!

I also loved the changes that they made in comparision to the books, which I didn't thought I was gonna. When shows change things from the original material I never feel like it really works, but not here, here it worked. The mental-like institution/medical religious cult works really well with the story and makes it in a way a little more grown up than the books and I love it!!

If you wanna be like really picky, there are a couple of scenes where the CGI it's like a little wonky, but this is not a macro-production, so we can not hold it to the same standars that we hold a show supported by netflix or prime. It's just not the same. If a show on netflix or prime does have wonky CGI do hold them accountable, they have millions and millions but they decided to be cheap.

Please do renew it for a 2º season!!🙏 I'll be wainting!!! Again. 💞💞

Please do let it be sooner than later tho!!🙏🙏

I remember reading the books while in middle school, then watched the movie when that came out. The movie was a disappointment and I didn't even hear about the show until someone random said something about it. It was well done and the acting was much better this time around the changes were actually alright and I'm really hoping for a season two! They did justice to the books and let's hope they do justice to the fans by giving us a season two.

One thing I would say put me off was at times it felt a little slow but by the end it picked up and it left me wanting more! The casting was great as well as the writing and I think a season two would be great. Hope more people see it!

I have a classic saying: Just like every beautiful thing comes to an end, we have come to the end of this beautiful thing. The final episode was exactly as I expected and they connected it to the second season. Luci went to the past and I don't know what will happen. I don't know why the sun-colored thing asking in the last scene asked. I finished the series in 2 days. It really wasn't boring at all. Each episode was great on its own. Only the effects and dubbing that I mentioned in the episode comments are not very good. They ended the final episode early. There are very long stares. Since I have watched many series and movies in this style, I can guess how it will continue in the second season. I love fantasy movies and series. I also liked this series because it was similar to HANNA. In short, I liked it. If you've come this far, I think you liked it too. I was thinking of adding it to my favorites, but I didn't like the effects, dubbing and acting in some scenes. Anyway, we have come to the end of another series. They really did a great job. Even if you don't see these comments, thank you for your efforts. We are excitedly waiting for the second season.

This adaption of the book was absolutely fantastic. I cannot fault it one bit. The acting, the characters, the chemistry all brilliant! This series really has taken a great book series and brought it to life in a wonderful way. I am praying we get another season because they have done this series proud. I love that they have developed the plot in an interesting way too, almost made it better than the books which rarely happens. Cannot recommend this enough, theres nothing childish about it either. Its enjoyable for all ages if you like dark mysteries, urban fantasy this is the perfect series for you. Please make a season 2!!

This show is absolutely great in every way.

I was so pleasantly surprised with everything.

Great cast, great acting, intelligent script writing that took entire story few levels up... emotional and very well done.

Score for the series is amazing, cinematography is beautiful, editing is great but above else timing and the way story develops, it's like a breath of the fresh air in the sea of not so "good" attempts to make fantasy series that will actually be so good.

It deserves season 2. Or even more seasons I hope.

So, please don't cancel it. There are people like me who loved it and who will love it in the future.

Rare gem.

All recommendations!

I just finished watching Fallen, and I have to say, it's easily one of the best shows I've seen this year. As someone who read the book, I was a little nervous about how it would translate to the screen, but I'm happy to report that the show absolutely does it justice-and in some ways, even elevates the story.

The show captures the heart of the book beautifully. It stays true to the original while making smart changes that enhance the story for TV. Some of the slower-paced parts of the book are streamlined, but nothing feels rushed. Instead, the show adds layers to the characters and expands the world in a way that feels natural, not forced. It's like getting to see the story through a new lens, and it's so rewarding.

One thing that really stood out is how the show handles the supernatural elements, particularly the fact that the characters are angels, demons, and everything in between. Instead of coming right out and saying it, the show takes a subtle, almost teasing approach, especially in the early episodes. There are hints-whispers, symbols, and moments of unexplainable power-but nothing is spelled out immediately. It creates this tension and mystery that keeps you hooked, even if you already know what's coming from the book. When the full truth is revealed, it feels earned and impactful.

The world-building is incredible. The lore of the fallen angels, which was already a highlight in the book, feels even richer on screen. The visual medium gives it more depth-you can see the contrast between the ethereal and the mundane in a way that adds so much atmosphere. And the cinematography is stunning, perfectly capturing the haunting beauty of the story's setting.

The acting is another standout. The cast brings these beloved characters to life in a way that feels true to the book while also giving them more depth. Characters that might have felt a little one-dimensional on the page are fully fleshed out here, with motivations and emotions that feel so real. Even the villains are layered, which makes the stakes feel that much higher.

That said, there are a few creative liberties taken, and honestly, I think most of them work in the show's favor. Certain subplots from the book are given more focus, and some new elements are introduced that add complexity to the story. Fans of the book might notice the differences, but I think they'll appreciate how it all ties together in the end.

What really stuck with me, both in the book and now in the show, are the themes of redemption, sacrifice, and the gray areas of morality. The show leans into these ideas even more, giving viewers plenty to think about without feeling heavy-handed.

If you loved the book, you'll love seeing this world brought to life. And if you haven't read the book yet, don't worry-the show stands on its own as a fantastic fantasy drama. It's binge-worthy, emotionally resonant, and beautifully crafted. I can't wait to see where it goes in future seasons!

It is a perfectly executed storyline that the actors were able to create beautifully. It may not have been 100 percent accurate in correlation to the books but I quite enjoyed its unique approach to the plot and as a fan of the books and previous adaptations it was quite enjoyable to watch someone else's adaptation to such a fundamental story for a change. I really liked how they added new elements within the show and how they were able to cause havoc on my mind, due to its complex unpredictability. I definitely recommend this tv series. Especially for those who love a good romance show about conflicted love and dilemmas that constantly get you hooked on what to expect next.

LOVE LOVE LOVE! This was everything I could have hoped for. I'll admit I was apprehensive when they announced the series as the film was incredible. The cast was nothing like I imagined, but I was super excited, so I just waited to see. However, this completely exceeded my expectations. The acting was incredible! And even though they changed the story so much from the books I wasn't annoyed at all. They changed it for the better, there was more suspense, and more, interesting questions being raised through this narrative. It was also aged up well for a more mature audience. The acting was great, the story was fantastic, the locations were beautiful, and I was just super impressed by how it was adapted. A solid 5-star show and a must-watch for fantasy/romance fans or fans of the original books/film. I am manifesting a season 2 so hard right now.

Honestly YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS I cannot wait for a season 2 . It's not like all the other movies I guess some things are similar but it's really fresh and doesn't just feel dragged on it's very good and a good love story mystery but it not overly focused on the mystery and stuff as well ahh I love this show u need to watch. I personally wish the show will be get the recognition thd show and crew deserves. It's not boring. You can sit down watch the whole thing in at a time you won't want to get up from your tv. I have watched it 3 times over since it came out. I have recommended this show so much and it takes a lot for me to be interested in a show and.