Fallen: Luz e Sombra

I think we can all agree the movie version from 2016 was laughably bad (I mean I actually laughed when the movie ended), so I was pleasantly surprised by how this TV series turned out. I think the show writers took the concept from the books as an outline and created something better. The show had intrigue and a surprise season finale that I didn't see coming. The scenery and videography of the show was beautiful. There were also new-to-the-scene actors that gave great performances (and a great performance from The Last Kingdom alum Timothy Innes). The characters were dynamic and I was genuinely interested in their back stories. If there's a next season, I'd like to see more origin stories for the supporting characters. I think this freshman season was a good start to a potentially successful run.

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!

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.

This show deserves so much more attention. Fallen is one of the most captivating supernatural series I've watched in a long time, with a perfect mix of romance, mystery, and fantasy. The story pulls you in immediately, the characters are layered and complex, and the emotional depth makes every scene hit even harder. It is beautifully shot, well-acted, and has such an immersive atmosphere that keeps you hooked from start to finish. The only problem? Barely anyone knows about it. The producers seriously need to market this show way more because right now, it feels like TikTok editors are the only ones doing the work. A show this good should be everywhere, yet so many people still haven't heard of it. With the right promotion, it could be massive. There is no way this can be the end. The story is far from finished, and the way everything builds up makes it clear that a second season is necessary. More people need to watch this, talk about it, and get it the recognition it deserves. Fallen needs a season 2, no question about it.