AFK: The Webseries

I came across this show while scrolling through Amazon Prime. I have to say it's a fun show in concept and execution. It's not any great piece of filmography by any means. However, I appreciated how the writing encapsulated the various types of gamer personalities while simultaneously highlighting some of the social anxieties some face in real life and poking fun at them at the same time. I found the acting sufficient to keep me engaged in the story and sometimes relating with the characters. I hope this series gets more seasons!

Story-overview: What happens if real people find themselves 'alive' in their favorite MMORPG fantasy-game without a clue how they end up here or how they could leave? This is essentially the plot of AFK. It's a thought-provoking background story well worth exploring.

Genre: As a web-series production AFK is typically 'fast paced' with rather short episodes and frequent use of cliff-hangers. Luckily, at least season-one has a "season's cut" complete video released as well by now. Other than many other fantasy-web-series, AFK does not focus that hard on being "funny". While a certain amount of comedy is included, there is a more sinister and dramatic thread winding through the whole series.

Production: The series is very professional. Actors, costumes, CGI are all excellent and better than many TV productions.

Faszit: A web-series well worth watching and supporting! At least give it a try - it is free after all!

Kind of terrible, but pretty much awesome.

If you have been an MMORPG player, AFK has the pop-culture moments and jokes to enjoy while you fall I'm love with the characters. If you haven't, AFK has characters you will fall in love with, while you experience a pop-culture that millions of gamers love.

In the first series, the actors and crew are still finding their feet, but the small production is beautiful, when compared with similar-scale shows like Pure Pwnage and The Guild. And is filmed in the same setting as middle earth, and the four lands. Season 2 takes it to a whole new level.

The relatively unknown cast have a depth of character, and many talents that are put on full display. They become fierce, nuanced and beautiful leading women; complex, loveable villains; sympathetic, growing protagonists, and a diverse and self-aware set of players - all achieved within the confines of a mini series.

Each creative contributor to the show deserves acclaim.

If you've ever played an mmo game you will really love this. It seems like it's mostly based off of Warcraft, but not. It follows a bunch of mismatched people who are suddenly their character in the game world.

The acting is good as is the story. It's not the best quality or special effects or anything like that, but it has everything else that matters. It's definitely got a lot of heart.

I really liked the episodes a lot. I think some of the acting is pretty good. I LOVE the plot. I really like the direction. I do wish that some of the characters had a bit more depth. I didnt like some of the language, especially Calum Gittins.