In practice, however,Loreplays much differently than an adaptation of a new media property like a podcast.
Its really a public access or PBS-style edutainment program.
Theyll need shows likeLore.
Loreis more than just shrewd business move from a shrewd business entity, its also a decent enough show.
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Lorecomes from the mind of Boston-based writer Aaron Mahnke.
Mahnke turned his own fascination with history, the macabre, and macabre history into a modest podcasting empire.
When it did it came in the form ofWalking Dead/Terminatorproducer Gale Anne Hurd and Amazon Studios.
Lore seems like it would have been an interesting challenge to adapt.
Marc Maron rode the success of his WTF with Marc Maron show into a traditional, if acerbic sitcom.
Lore, however, features just one person telling stories about history.
In the end, Hurd and company opted to just do the podcast.
The hodgepodge of mediums works out much better than one would imagine.
The visual elements add a level of depth and humanity not always readily apparent on the podcast.
Due to the reenactments,Loreheavily resembles an educational PBS show.
Im heavily reminded of the showWishbone, weird as it may sound.
In fact,Lorestrikes me as something that the younger crowd will really enjoy.
Loreis ultimately a worthwhile endeavor but does suffer from some drawbacks.
Ironically, the audio portion of the show is lacking.
Mahnkes unpolished narration style is a good fit for the DIY podcast medium.
When combined with high quality reenactments, however, it takes some getting used to.
The first episode of the series is absolutely fascinating and by far the best of the three.
It deals with a death-adjacent topic in an empathetic and human way.
Ultimately,Lorerepresents a positive step in the continued takeover of traditional TV properties by streaming services.
Like the podcast, however, you may want to choose to watch whichever topics interest you.
Its also a win for the burgeoning horror anthology genre.
Rating:
3 out of 5
