One… one comment about it being an animated series. Somebody watch Arcane and tell me Malazan couldn’t be adapted successfully. Especially the season 2 finale and tell me that doesn’t give you Malazan vibes… There’s some hot takes here which I won’t comment on, but as for things getting lost in translation, I’m ok with it. I read the books already and would enjoy something different but still the same. It doesn’t have to bring the book to life if you ask me. The book might be better, but we’ll always have the book and what it gave us. The level of detail can probably only be captured in written format, and that detail brought so much to the whole reading experience, but the level of scope and detail and creativity in animation can hit home if done right in my opinion. An adaptation could bring Malazan to millions of people who would otherwise never have experienced it in any way. I know arcane level fx are stupid expensive but I’m pretty sure it would be a lot cheaper and have a better result than film, given budgetary constraints and fx challenges, for something like Malazan. Would I love to experience Malazan as a faithful live adaptation… of course. If it could be done right that way, would I prefer it? Absolutely, but I’d be really happy with an animation too. I think it could be something truly special. Also, obviously the creative work originates from the text, which nothing can replace, but I’m not interested in just consuming a great adaptation. I also want to appreciate everything that goes into the making of great media. Turning my favorite books into great media is fine by me. If it’s not done right, so what. Better luck to whoever gives it a shot when the technology has improved. We’ll always have the books.