# Treasure Island adaptation flops

> MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit.
- Title: Treasure Island adaptation flops · AV Club | Shortify
- Summary: MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit. treasure island, m g m plus, robert louis stevenson · reported by AV Club.
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- Source: AV Club — https://avclub.com/treasure-island-review-hayley-atwell-david-oyelowo
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## 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+.
## Key takeaway

MGM+’s Treasure Island adaptation fails to capture Stevenson’s spirit.