The Shannara Chronicles

Game of Thrones isn't returning until the spring, so while we wait, why not venture into a new epic fantasy TV series that captures elements of these kinds of franchises, including Lord of the Rings and others. Elves, half-elves, destiny, adventures, demons ... the list goes on. You know, the typical things you would expect from a project like this.
The Shannara Chronicles may be a big adventure fantasy drama like Rings, but it's airing on MTV, so it also has elements that you would expect from an MTV show -- but we'll get into that later on.
The Shannara Chronicles is based on the bestselling book series by Terry Brooks. And interestingly, the TV show will be based on the second book, The Elfstones of Shannara.
As I've done already, comparisons will be made to similar movies and TV shows, but whereas LOTR and GoT are set in completely fictional worlds, Shannara takes place in a future version of our own plan...
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