Oyelowo's revamped Treasure Island premieres on MGM+
A six-episode reimagining of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic began airing on MGM+. One review called the adaptation a poor effort.
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What happened
David Oyelowo stars in a revamped version of Treasure Island, a six-episode reinvention of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic. The series premiered on MGM+ with its first episode. A Guardian review criticized the adaptation, saying it added a superpower and reduced the young hero to an afterthought.
Why it matters
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Timeline
- Oct 11, 3:44 AM ET: The revamped Treasure Island was set to premiere on MGM+ that evening.
- Oct 12, 12:00 AM ET: The Guardian published a review calling the adaptation a poor effort.
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