Make no mistake, The First Shadow is most definitely a cash in. That would be fine except it's also a cash in that arrived during the waning in popularity of the show, meaning the vibes that it wanted to catch just wasn't enough to keep its head above water.
The First Shadow was fine. It did the job, but was far from essential. We learned a few things (which to be fair may have been compelling when this was first released before season five of the TV show), while also being confused by a others. The slickness and integration shown by other prequels just wasn't quite here.
The production was decent. The stage was set well, with props and setting helping the adequate acting to move along. I did wish that there was more music, but this wasn't that kind of show I suppose. Two set pieces were above average, with one still lingering in my mind, but unfortunately that alone was not enough to elevate the whole thing above merely being passable.
If you're a die hard completionist fan, then you'll enjoy this. For everyone else it's a little difficult to recommend.
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