Prime Video’s The atlas Six Climbs Charts, Challenging HBO’s Harry Potter Series
As of August 7, 2024, Prime Video’s new fantasy series, Marked, has surged to the ninth position on viewership lists just over a week after its July 31st debut. The six-episode series, created by a South African filmmaker known for productions like Blood & Water and Reyka, is captivating audiences with its morally complex narrative, described by Netflix as a blend of suspense, heist elements, and thriller pacing.
Marked, written by Lwazi Mvusi, centers around a group of individuals with unusual abilities who are drawn into a dangerous game with high stakes. The series is filmed in Cape Town,south Africa,and features a predominantly South African cast,including Sizwe Mdlalose and Lerato Mvelase.
Fantasy Series Battle heats Up: The Atlas Six vs. Harry Potter
The competition in the fantasy television landscape is intensifying. While HBO prepares for its highly anticipated Harry Potter television adaptation, slated for a 2026 release, Prime Video is positioning The atlas six, based on the 2020 self-published novel by Olivie Blake (alexene farol Follmouth), as a darker choice aimed at a similar demographic. The novel sold over 1 million copies before being picked up by Tor Books.
The Atlas Six follows six uniquely talented magicians selected to compete for five coveted spots in the Alexandrian Society, a secret society guarding lost knowledge. The series adaptation, currently in pre-production with a reported budget of $75 million for the first season, is expected to premiere in late 2025. Casting announcements are anticipated in the fall of 2024.
HBO Max Offers Fantasy Gems
HBO Max (now max) continues to offer a strong lineup of critically acclaimed fantasy series. His Dark Materials, based on Philip Pullman’s novels, has garnered meaningful praise, achieving an 84% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 7.8/10 score on IMDb. Other notable fantasy series available on Max include House of the Dragon and The Wheel of Time.
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