Netflix's 'Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft' Divides Critics

The animated series offers a new take on Lara Croft, blending action with character development, but struggles with pacing and originality.

Critics are split on the series, praising its visual appeal and Hayley Atwell's performance as Lara Croft, but noting issues with writing and plot depth.
The series continues the narrative from the Survivor Trilogy games, exploring Lara's emotional journey and her quest to reclaim a stolen artifact.
While some reviews commend the show for its feminist reimagining of Lara, others feel it fails to innovate and relies too heavily on video game tropes.
Animation quality is inconsistent, with some sequences praised for their fluidity and others criticized for lacking polish and originality.
The show balances action and character development, focusing on Lara's internal struggles and relationships, but some viewers find the storytelling formulaic.