Some of that is releasing their previously-exclusive games on PC, but they’re also getting into television.
Recent rumors suggest that it could be a prequel.
What will that show look like?
First, we need to spoil Horizon Zero Dawn.
It’s been five years, you had your chance!
Ted Faro has created a self-replicating AI that uses biomass–living stuff–without a killswitch.
This show could be a great way to flesh out the game’s backstory–or a terrible idea.
It has a lot going for it, but just as many potential pitfalls.
The Star Wars Problem
The original Star Wars trilogy planted countless intriguing seeds of galactic history.
Even in the rumored pitch, we see the potential for this.
So let’s say they go ahead with it.
Back when Marvel and Netflix were still collaborating on shows, Iron Fist ran into exactly this problem.
On the other hand, choreographing fights is one thing.
Building monstrous CGI robots for Aloy to fight will be difficult.
She’s determined, thoughtful, self-sufficient, and tough as nails.
Elizabet is the main character of the backstory.
We only see glimpses of her, but we get to know her well enough through her actions.
One is the picture of athleticism, and the other is an intellectual giant.
Twin Peaks turned that idea into a whole mythology.
Ourdearly departed Legends of Tomorrowused it to give talented actors new characters to play with.
With the right actor, the Elizabet/Aloy dichotomy could make for a seriously strong and compelling performance.
That doesn’t mean it can’t climb that mountain, though.
After all, Netflix was able to adapt The Witcher’s massive fantasy landscape into areally fun show.
Who’s to say Horizon isn’t next?
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