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Reviewers say 'Lore' is lauded for its captivating exploration of historical folklore and myths, with the first season celebrated for its innovative mix of narration, animation, and reenactments. The second season, however, faced criticism for removing Aaron Mahnke's narration, leading to disappointment among many viewers who felt the show lost its unique charm. Conversely, some appreciated the changes, noting enhanced acting and production values. The narration's absence polarized opinions, underscoring its essential role in the show's identity.
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I loved Season 1, despite the narration, which I found to be in stark contrast to the tone of the heart of the show. When I moved on to Season 2, I am finding it was an important part! It is now sorely lacking due to the lack of narration and important lead-in and backstory, but I am most disappointed in the abundance of very poor accent imitations by characters, poorer acting, and overacting. I know I'm in the minority wanting the narration back, but now to me it's like watching a poorly made late-night movie with no name actors. I'm truly saddened by the changes.
What happend to narrator? Couldn't even get into watching going to try other episodes. I was so excited to watch season 2. I'm just bummed out that it's totally different! Please go back to season 1 format that was a whole lot more entertaining this just makes it like every other show...
I really loved the first season the way it was made was different to usual programmes on TV or streaming. I couldn't wait for the second season. When I watched it, it was like a completely different programme I did watch it all very quickly as I did season one, however I prefer the original format it gives much more back story. Highlight of season two was Elizabeth Bathory it was really well portrayed and is a really creepy story I enjoyed this episode more than all the others on season two. Would love to see another season with a mix of the two formats maybe.
Recently re-watched "Un-boxed" from the first season.
Still my favorite. Creepy story about Robert the doll woven through the story of the Island of the Dolls, a very strange Russian doll collector and even touched on Reborns. Fascinating
So far in Season 2, I fell asleep during Burke and Hare (master grave robbers/salesmen.) Even Pinhead himself, Doug Bradley, couldn't keep me awake.
I got bored with Elizabeth Bathory even though I know her chilling story...I wasn't chilled.
No more Lore for me
I didn't love his narration but to me it is necessary in something like this. The removal of it is a bad choice. I wasn't bored at all in the entirety of S1 but halfway through the first episode of S2 and it's just not interesting. This show should be documentary-like, not just short films. If this is the way they want to do the show, that's fine, but I'm not going to keep watching.
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- TriviaThis show started life as a podcast series by Aaron Mahnke
- ConnectionsFeatured in WatchMojo: Top 10 Worst Horror TV Shows (2019)
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Written by Chad Hamilton Lawson
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