Daily Debate: Will You Be at All Disappointed if Netflix Doesn’t Release a Zelda Series?

It doesn’t feel like all too long ago that The Wall Street Journal reported Nintendo partnering with Netflix to produce a live-action Zelda series. Amongst a whirlwind of reactions, speculations, and rumors, Satoru Iwata finally commented on the proposed series by stating that “the article in question is not based on correct information.” While not a complete confirmation that the series isn’t in production, the statement means that whatever comes of this supposed deal won’t be what was initially expected. Whatever the outcome, we want to know how you will feel if the series never sees the light of day.

From the reaction we saw to the initial report, it was obvious many fans were not on board with a Game of Thrones-like Zelda series. Many considered the tone, style, and nature of the Zelda series and expressed doubt that the classic Nintendo series could not be properly translated into a television series. The trademark exploration and isolation of Zelda would be too odd for a plot-heavy show; the overly political or dramatic plots of Game of Thrones (and the like) would seem out of place in a Zelda story. For many, a Netflix series would turn out to be disastrous for the Zelda series and I’d imagine many will be relieved if the series is never released.

Then there are those that were genuinely curious or hopeful that a Zelda series on television could in fact work. If handled correctly, the show could capture the magic and adventure of the Zelda games and bring the land of Hyrule to life. Based on the successes of Arrested Development, House of Cards, and Marvel’s Daredevil, Netflix has proven that it is capable of producing high-quality shows. The streaming service has even proven that it can properly handle a pre-existing property. I’m sure for those looking forward to a live-action Zelda series one day were excited to see what Netflix could do, and those same people may be disappointed if the series doesn’t end up happening.

We’ll leave you to share your thoughts on the series. Will you be disappointed if a Netflix Zelda series is never released? Or will you be relieved to know the show was never really under consideration? Let us know in the comments, and join the Daily Debate!

Rod Lloyd

Rod Lloyd is the Editor-In-Chief at Zelda Dungeon, overseeing the news and feature content for the site. Rod is considered the veteran of the writing team, having started writing for Zelda Informer in 2014 as a Junior Editor. After ZD and ZI officially merged in 2017, he stepped into the Managing Editor role and has helped steer the ship ever since. He stepped up to lead the writing team as Editor-In-Chief in 2023.
You can reach Rod at: rod.lloyd@zeldadungeon.net