Overview

• Richard Osman referenced the adaptation’s differences for the first time in his newsletter, playfully invoking “#JusticeForBogdan.”
• Viewers on Reddit and X criticized the handling of a central character and some said they would skip any follow-up films.
• Netflix released a short deleted scene via Tudum featuring Father Mackie, offering fans material that was cut from the final edit.
• The film, directed by Chris Columbus with an ensemble cast, debuted on Netflix in late August after a streamlined adaptation of the novel.
• Online discussion has centered on how the movie’s changes and two-hour runtime shape character arcs and the series’ potential path.