Netflix's Tomb Raider Series Earns Praise as Strong Game Adaptation
The article credits Netflix's animated Tomb Raider series with handling a beloved game franchise well. It points to recent successful game adaptations such as Fallout and The Last of Us, and compares Netflix's show to Arcane. The series is framed as a strong entry ahead of the franchise's next release.
The Netflix animated show Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft has run for two seasons. It follows the Survivor trilogy—2013’s Tomb Raider, 2015’s Rise of the Tomb Raider, and 2018’s Shadow of the Tomb Raider—and links those games to the original 1996 title. Hayley Atwell, known for playing Peggy Carter in the MCU, voices Lara Croft in a cast the article highlights for its famous performers.
The piece places the series alongside recent game adaptations such as Fallout and The Last of Us, and compares Netflix’s animated approach to Arcane. It presents the Tomb Raider show as a strong adaptation arriving before the franchise’s next release.
The show’s warm reception could encourage streamers to treat game franchises as long-form animated properties, affecting fans who want faithful continuations and creators working in adaptation. It may also shape expectations for the next Tomb Raider release, drawing new viewers toward the games while giving existing fans a bridge between eras. Its success could reinforce animation as a viable route for game-based storytelling, though impact depends on audience reach and future franchise performance.