Adapting video games into TV shows has always been tricky—especially when it comes to making them work for people who’ve never touched a controller.
Some, like The Super Mario Bros movie manage to hit the sweet spot for both gamers and casual viewers. Others, like Borderlands, might get the look right but miss the tone and story that fans love. Netflix, with its shows like Arcane and Castlevania, has found a way to please both sides. And with Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft, it looks like they’ve done it again.
