Home > Watership Down > Minseries « TV Series Page Watership Down: Minseries (2018) Want to see Episode List Minseries Watership Down Critics Consensus Though its animation leaves something to be desired, Watership Down is a faithful adaptation that will resonate with viewers of any age. 74% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 23 82% Audience Score User Ratings: 219 See score details Rate And Review Submit review Want to see Edit Submit review Super Reviewer Verified Super Reviewer Verified Edit Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit Continue Super Reviewer Step 2 of 2 How did you buy your ticket? Let's get your review verified. Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. You're almost there! Just confirm how you got your ticket. Super Reviewer Rate this season Oof, that was Rotten. Meh, it passed the time. It’s good – I’d recommend it. Awesome! So Fresh: Absolute Must See! What did you think of this tv season? (optional) Submit How did you buy your ticket? Submit By opting to have your ticket verified for this movie, you are allowing us to check the email address associated with your Rotten Tomatoes account against an email address associated with a Fandango ticket purchase for the same movie. Episodes 1. The Journey Air date: Dec 23, 2018 Worried about the predictions his brother has about a threat, Hazel and a group of rabbits go off in search of a new home. View Details 2. The Raid Air date: Dec 23, 2018 The plan to help female rabbits relocate to the new warren leads the members into problems. Fiver experiences another terrible vision. View Details 3. The Escape Air date: Dec 23, 2018 The rabbits plan out a bold rescue from Efrafa that demands skillful actions from Bigwig. Problems begin to surface amongst the female rabbits. View Details 4. The Siege Air date: Dec 23, 2018 Hazel and the rabbits finally find a nice warren to call home. General Woundwort and the Efrafa rabbits begin to attack their new location. View Details Tv Season Info Remake of the classic novel of the same name following a small group of rabbits seeking safety from a premonition of impending doom. Genre: Animation Network: Netflix Premiere Date: Dec 23, 2018 News & Interviews for Watership Down: Minseries 2018 TV Premiere Dates Calendar View All Watership Down: Minseries News Episodes 1. The Journey Air date: Dec 23, 2018 Worried about the predictions his brother has about a threat, Hazel and a group of rabbits go off in search of a new home. View Details 2. The Raid Air date: Dec 23, 2018 The plan to help female rabbits relocate to the new warren leads the members into problems. Fiver experiences another terrible vision. View Details 3. The Escape Air date: Dec 23, 2018 The rabbits plan out a bold rescue from Efrafa that demands skillful actions from Bigwig. Problems begin to surface amongst the female rabbits. View Details 4. The Siege Air date: Dec 23, 2018 Hazel and the rabbits finally find a nice warren to call home. General Woundwort and the Efrafa rabbits begin to attack their new location. View Details Critic Reviews for Watership Down Minseries All Critics (23) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (17) | Rotten (6) Is it even necessary to point out that... this tale has sharpened in resonance? So all you have to do is tell it. And the Netflix version, made in collaboration with the BBC, tells it straight and very well. Dec 26, 2018 | Full Review… James Parker Boston Globe Top Critic It's a thrilling tale, and everything from the voice work to the direction aid in its multi-layered impact. But the animation is a serious problem. Dec 21, 2018 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic The issue I had with this is the fact that the BBC has decided to change from four separate episodes to two feature-length episodes ... I was absolutely exhausted. I was drained. Jul 15, 2020 | Full Review… Scott Bryan BBC.com Top Critic This beautifully realised Watership Down is ready to infuse a new generation with a dislike of hunting and greenbelt clearing, and to impress on them the advisability of leaving nature well alone. Jan 2, 2019 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review… Suzi Feay Financial Times Top Critic This was a meaty, lovingly made production that, spread over two days, felt far too long. Dec 27, 2018 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… Carol Midgley Times (UK) Top Critic I felt like it just sort of lost the heart and soul of Watership Down... this miniseries just kind of rang flat for me. Feb 13, 2019 | Rating: C- | Full Review… Rachel Wagner Rachel's Reviews (YouTube) It might seem absurd, but this movie has emotional heft. The feelings are genuine, not saccharine. Jan 9, 2019 | Full Review… Frank H. Wu Film Inquiry Compelling, dramatic, dark miniseries is very violent. Jan 9, 2019 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review… Emily Ashby Common Sense Media I loved the CGI after about 10 minutes; took a little getting used to at first, but I thought the stop-go lolloping over fields in particular was brilliantly observed. Jan 2, 2019 | Full Review… Euan Ferguson Observer (UK) The moments that do work, work well - and the adaptation is at its best in its second episode, "The Raid." Dec 28, 2018 | Full Review… Aja Romano Vox Too leaden and muddled and poorly animated. Dec 27, 2018 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… Deborah Ross The Mail on Sunday (UK) It's gripping and well-wrought, and all the better thanks to the voice actors, who are among the best British talents working. Dec 26, 2018 | Full Review… Taylor Antrim Vogue View All Critic Reviews (23) Audience Reviews for Watership Down: Minseries May 15, 2019 Personally, I really enjoyed this miniseries, but there are some things that are finalized in the series that I can really let go. The animation was wonky and the rabbits ran in a very robotic way, seeming like they were on a grid, and it really shows whenever there's a fighting scene going on. I also feel like the characters (especially Bigwig and Hazel) have been dumbed down quite a bit, like when Bigwig was trying to infiltrate the Efrafan's warren. His lie about being a story teller seemed stupid to me. In the beginnings of the series, Hazel was very naive and wasn't a great leader. And even though I respect his character development, he could've shown at least a little hint of wisdom and leadership skills. There were also events in this story that were changed (which I don't care at all if changes were made) a little too much, like how Clover looked for Hazel instead of Fiver. It didn't totally upset me, but I think we could all agree that Fiver and Hazel has a stronger bond. Also, Kehaar was changed drastically, and not for the better, either. He has a smooth Scottish accent, and speaks perfect English, which I didn't enjoy. He also turns into a giant jerk who tried to leave the rabbits (who fed him and looked out for him), only to come back because of his injured wing. It's just sad seeing him in this state. Even though it seems like I'm ripping on this series for little reasons, I do like most parts. Sure, the animation could've been better, but I think some of the backgrounds are absolutely gorgeous, especially the scene where Fiver was seeing blood streaming over the hills, with the Sun giving the sky a beautiful red-orange tint. I also really enjoy the voice over behind Woundwort (Ben Kingsley). It's something about his voice that comes off as truly menacing. Anyway, all in all, I think this series is pretty good. It does suck that the violence was toned down, but, of course, this is a show for kids. Dominic%20 R Apr 30, 2019 Absolutely beautiful animation and storyline is well done. I watched the first episode and I'm hooked. Highly recommended! Wendy B Mar 31, 2019 Very disappointing. Makes a charming story dark and depressing. Poor Richard Adams would turn in his grave. Why not stick to the story? They didnâ??t have to invent a story, it was written for them! Stick to the animation which was faithful to the original. Particularly disturbing militarism in final episode. No magic in this version. Rob V Feb 26, 2019 The writing is brilliant, impactfull, deep and uber-duberly well crafted. Love love love! Manie O Feb 07, 2019 nice series for kids animation is pretty good storyline is a bit cliche pacing in each episode was decent. some parts felt to slow, some to fast voice acting was good William L Jan 27, 2019 want to see watershipDown Remake of the classic novel of the same name following a small group of rabbits seeking safety from a premonition of impending doom. jidapa S Jan 20, 2019 Great storytelling. Amazing score. Great performances Rupert R Jan 19, 2019 If you have never read the book, you would likely enjoy this movie. But if you are, like I am, a long time fan of the book ... then watch the old animated version instead. It's more true to the actual story than this movie. Miki G Jan 18, 2019 A long cast list chock-full of big names cant make up for the unfinished-animatic-looking animation and completely indistinguishable characters, which make it a nightmare to follow whats supposed to be going on. 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