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Treasure Island adaptation flops
MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit.
In brief
MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit. MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit. Originally reported by AV Club.
New Treasure Island adaptation
MGM+’s six-episode Treasure Island adaptation tries fresh ideas but fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit.
Public domain adaptation
Treasure Island, the 1883 boy’s adventure novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, is in the public domain.
Hayley Atwell expanded role
Hayley Atwell’s character Bess Hawkins is expanded from background figure to nearly take over protagonist role.
David Oyelowo’s Silver
David Oyelowo plays Long John Silver much earlier than novel, spoiling his ruthless pragmatism.
Aaron Graham’s role
Aaron Graham is a merchant with secrets, set against Long John Silver for Jim’s affections.
Adaptation flaws
The show pauses for an hour-long adventure unrelated to treasure, disconnecting from main narrative.
Treasure Island airs
Treasure Island is now airing on MGM+.
The bottom line
MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit.
