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Interesting start. Episode 4 was very good. Episode 5 blew my mind.

Some people hate having a story re-told but for me movies and shows are just a director's version of a story and well done re-telling can be interesting. The play Wicked is a perfect example.

Visually appealing, smart and sexy, special effects are much better than with previous shows such as Once Upon a Time. NBC apparently wants to give the other media formats that have been eating into their subscriber base a run for the money by creating original content that has not been seen before. NBC brought in director Tarsem Singh and this is his first television project but he comes well prepared with past experience in movies such as The Cell which he also did with Vincent D'Onofrio and other well received movies. Filmed in Spain, Hungary and Croatia.

Based more on the original Baum books than the first movie was which covered only the first book. So far it appears there is more of a focus on having human characters and it doesn't have the magical creatures that are part of Baum's books.

Some twists so far:

Baum's flying monkeys are drone automatons that resemble golden monkeys that spy on the denizens of Oz for the Wizard. Instead of the Munchkinville we have a Tribal Free Lands. The reason for the Yellow brick road is explained. Oz is not a hard to reach area as it was in the movie. Seems like many folks are concerned about Toto being portrayed by a German Shepard but give the dog a chance.

More importantly the story is told more in Baum's style so Dorothy is not the focus and others get to show their involvement in the story as well. It may well be not all about Dorothy this time around.

I do see some open questions especially the way they started the first few minutes of the show but I am guessing like with many movies today they will be going back to answer some of those questions later in the season.

Key players so far are the following:

Witch of the West (Ana Ularu)/ Witch of the East (Florence Kasumba)/ Glinda (Joely Richardson)/ Wizard of Oz (Vincent D'Onofrio)/ Dorothy (Adria Arjona)/ Lucas (Oliver Jackson-Cohen,The Strawman)/ Eamonn (Wizard Guard/The Lion?)/Jack (Gerran Howell) /Mombi (Witch, Fiona Shaw)/ Tip (Ozama?, Daughter of the King of Oz, Jordan Loughran)/ Karen (Dorothy's birth mother, Gina Bellman)/ Anna (Counselor, Isabel Lucas)/ Princess Langwidere, Lady Ev, Princess of Ev (Stefanie Martini)(brief flashes of her so far but appears in the fourth episode)

NBC offers more info from their site, Oz Reimagined: The Making of Emerald City, under Sneak Peeks from http://www.nbc.com/emerald-city

I don't understand how this wasn't more popular and why they would cancel it!? it's dark, exciting, the world building is great, acting is great, the cinematography is great.... it leaves off on a cliffhanger and a lot of loose ends which would be great if there was a season 2! but there isn't. and i can't find anything, show or book, that can satiate this itch i now have. we need season 2!

I wasn't sure I'd like this show at first. It wasn't until close to the end of the first episode that I decided I needed to see more. Now I can't wait for each new episode! The cast is fantastic, the story line is mysterious and interesting. I think the sets and film locations are very well done. I'm curios to see what Glynda plans to do with the young witches and if the Wizard turns out to be Dorothy's father. Dorothy and Lucas have great chemistry too. Yes, it's completely different from the original story and movie. Toto is lovable but would also have no problem defending Dorothy if necessary. I think Emerald City has years worth of potential. So...WATCH THIS SHOW!

Though it contains many references to "The Wizard of Oz" (1939), "Emerald City" has its own mythology. Dorothy Gale seeks to return home, but the lessons of this story are more complex and more far-flung than "There's no place like home".

On her way to the Emerald City, Dorothy traverses strange lands and encounters many with unknown intentions. Accompanied by Toto, her travel is filled with peril and she makes alliances with various characters, some of whom embrace their own parallel adventures.

Besides its striking visuals, "Emerald City" is strong on characterization. By episode four, there are many characters with interesting, deep personalities. Dorothy herself is played by Adria Arjona, combining beauty with an athletic presence. Among the best of the cast is Ana Ulara, the witch called West, who is mysterious and captivating. Oliver Jackson-Cohen portrays Lucas, the story's nod to the scarecrow and a potential love interest.

And what are the morals of this new story? You are not defined by your past. Everyone is on a journey to discover who they truly are. And probably many others, depending upon your vision of life and whatever helps you on your own quest homeward.

The show was cancelled after the 1st season with no follow up ANYTHING. So after finishing this show and loving it, it'll be like getting your heart broke all over again

Why this show scores lower than 8 is a pure mystery to me, maybe because the show is more intelligent than an average fantasy show out there... I am a big fan of Game of Thrones and I can see there is a lot of inspiration in Emerald City that comes from Game of Thrones, the difference however is - no tits, violence and sex ... I think one of the reasons why I like the show is that it has a certain touch of realism politics and characters being somewhat messed up. Just look at them - everyone apart from Dorothy is obsessed with either power, revenge control or magic...

The Story 9/10

A cold war between 2 kingdoms and witches that are an opposite of each other

Characters 10/10

Love the wizard, the 2 sister witches are a contrast of chaos and order, Dorothy - a sweetie, Jack/ Tip/ Masked Princess are a blast!

Environment design 9/10

The sets, locations and computer Graphics are great!

I'm 56 and from Ohio. Normally, I don't enjoy most American TV. Prefer Downton Abby and Poldark type dramas. I prefer beautiful scenery, costumes, great acting, scripts....just a wonderful feast for the eyes and ears. This take off of the Wizard of Oz is a bit dark and dusty. Gone is the technicolor of the original. But the sets are imaginative and the script and acting are good. Plot lines are unpredictable, so you never know what's about to happen next. The main attraction seems to be the growing relationship between Dorothy and Lucas. I suppose it's a romance that's going to blossom....eventually. This isn't made for kids and it's not a musical....but I'm interested to see how creative the producers will be in future episodes. I see this has been cancelled after one season. It couldn't hold my interest. I stopped watching after a few episodes. The problem for me - it's too dark and dusty with little heart. The Hollywood movie had lots of heart and color and wonderful music. It was an uplifting fantasy. This was not.

Loved the premise and mash-up of original OZ with steampunk/fantasy. Sets are terrific and ideas are ambitious. Dark, gritty, and inventive. But also flat dialogue, average acting, and a storyline that needs a huge re-write. D'Onofrio can be a compelling actor, but he's coasting in this role. The city seems to be the central theme, so I get that everything doesn't center on Dorothy. Unfortunately her only believable impulse is to help others. The rest of her character is limp.

After the two-hour debut, I imagined the acting wouldn't improve and the story line, regardless of invention, would not hang together. Too much else to watch that is better outta the gate.

Its not fair good series always get cancelled and brainless reality tv is still airing. My favorite show "Prodigal Son" and "Emerald City" dang it I want to see Lucas and Dorothy back. The show was creative and had a very exciting new reimagined view of a classic. It truly is annoying when networks don't give loyal viewers any closure despite the ranks.

Adria Arjona stars as Dorothy, here reimagined as a young Kansas nurse*, before that tornado transports her to Oz. And what an Oz it is – a violent land filled with different figures of power vying for even more power and control, from the witches (Florence Kasumba, Ana Ularu and Joely Richardson play East, West and South/Glinda, respectively) to the Wizard (Vincent D'Onofrio). Okay, the good first. Emerald City, NBC's new event series based on The Wizard of Oz (the movie and the original series of books), is beautiful. Just visually stunning. Director and executive producer Tarsem Singh (The Cell, The Fall, Immortals) does things with color and big sweeping landscapes that pop off the screen. It all looks fabulously expensive...."Emerald City" is a much better art exhibit than it is a television show. Because characters and actors playing them are giving bland performance as the viewer can't root for any of them.

Aside from the obvious elephant in the room when you first start watching the pilot - Dorothy is definitely older than 20- I liked the casting and really like the lead actress and believe she has depth and intelligence. If they had gone and castes a dumb but pretty face for the hot factor alone, leaving a forgettable lead character than I wouldn't have bothered watching past the 10 min marker. But I liked her and I liked the quick lead in and the whole setting really. The casting for everyone else and their chemistry is superb. The set design and costumes are special and worthy of recognition. You SHOULD feel like you're in a different world and you do. I'm also a mega fan of Vincent D and was not disappointed by his turn as a beloved but strange wizard with dark undertones hiding something (many things I'm sure),

This came out in 16-17?!? Idk if anyone elses streaming services are hiding things?!? I'll notice when I look at new releases it will show things the they never come up in the new stuff and this is on all my paid streaming services! I have 350 characters left so at least I've used half! I've always thought the idea of OZ as a good base for a good series. This was kind of how I imagined it but with a bigger budget and look ( think GOT). The main actress is awful as well as the Wizard! The two main characters they should have left money in the budget for decent actors. I love Joely Richardson! At 57 she blows most younger women out of the water with her alluring, intriguing sexiness. Oliver Jackson -Cohen is good as well but with a bigger budget and more imagination this could have been a 5-7 season show because who didn't grow up loving the wizard of oz?!? Have 1 episode left but it's a decent watch but I was sick of the 60 seconds f commercials every 5 minutes which is barely why I finish anything on Peacock and I pay extra for NO commercials!

The acting was spot on, the story was unique, and it felt like something new. It is disappointing that they never went with a second season but if you are into the fantasy genre this is a must watch.

This is a mediocre story that certainly doesn't live up to the expectations the budget brings. Without spoiling anything, it starts off promising, setting up the characters before plunging them into conflict. The acting isn't number one, but it is overall convincing. The CGI is absolutely breathtaking. It looks...well, real. Hyper-realistic, in fact. Things go down hill, introducing so many plot lines, resulting in what the book "How not to Write a Novel" calls an "orgy." This is where there are so many plot lines introduced early on that it overwhelms the reader. I understand this when it happens by the start of season 3, but I'm on the first episode of season 1. Since shows generally get more complex as they go on, I can't imagine how I'll comprehend season 2 without going insane. In summary, this show definitely shows promise, but I would advise the writers to try to be-and I can't believe I'm saying this-less creative in the future.

It's been over a year since this story ended and I find I'm still thinking about it all the time! They need to make season two! Find a network that will pick it up please!!!!

Last night Mr. Shullivan and I did date night in. We started the evening watching last year's Academy Award winner movie, 'Spotlight' and then we switched to viewing 'Emerald City'. Let me start by saying that a) I generally like the 'fantasy' genre like 'Once Upon a Time' b) I loved the Broadway musical 'Wicked'and c) the original Wizard of Oz was one of the scariest movies I remember in my childhood ("Want to play ball Scarecrow?)

When starting to watch the premiere of 'Emerald City', I was a bit skeptical of how the classic movie could be re-booted but I am always impressed with creativity of today's writers in re-booting many of my childhood favourites and thought it was worth my time to watch.

So... -Liked how Dorothy landed in Oz (along with a 'mysterious' tattoo and origin story still to be explored) -Liked the 'scarecrow' story -Confused on the 'witches' and connect with the Wizard -Not really liking the 'Wizard' or is it Vincent Donofrio I'm not liking?

Overall, I'll watch the next double episode and hope that I can get a little more engaged in the series. What surprised me most is that Mr. Shullivan (who wasn't really paying attention to the story last night and asked me a lot of questions about the story - actually re-watched the show today

Only now catching up with Emerald City. I originally thought it would be a trite version of the original Wizard of Oz but was pleasantly surprised by a fresh and interesting fantasy. Vincent O'Onofrio's wizard steals every scene while the performances of the rest of cast makes this series a worthwhile investment. Puzzling why there was no sequel but in my opinion Emerald City as a story (or a long movie) comfortably stands alone.

NBC's prime time programming is terribly bad. Especially in the hour-long drama section. However, this show, despite the tremendous overuse of the material over the decades, is quite watchable.

The reason for that is the director, Tarsem Singh. Definitely a step up from his last motion picture, Self-Less. I've liked his work since The Fall. His interpretation of Snow White (Mirror, Mirror) is probably the best I've ever seen. Singh's use of locations, costumes and color is great and in my opinion his qualities are best used in the fantasy genre.

The supporting cast is well-chosen. Shaw, D'Onofrio, Richardson, Ularu and Olafsson (Trapped) add nicely to newcomers Arjona (beautiful girl) and Jackson-Cohen. I don't like Richardson at all, but she's perfect for the role of a witch.

Some commentators on here mentioned the lack of depth and intelligence. Some mentioned this series ripping of game of thrones or the Shannara chronicles (whatever that is). I don't think that's the case, because one could also easily say that GOT is ripping off the lord of the rings, which also isn't true. They're all just part of the same genre. EC also was filmed on location in Hungary, Spain and Croatia (2 countries GOT is/was filmed in). As for the lack of depth, how deep can the wizard of oz get? Essentially, it's a tale for kids. Altogether a nice effort. 6.7/10

This is an amazingly original and deep take on the world of Oz. Tarsem Singh consistently makes turns excellent writing into beautiful stories on screen. The only thing wrong with this series is that it was cancelled.