25 minutes in, I'm bored. Not good. The Among Us TV series on Paramount Plus lacks punch, and it's clear the creators struggled to translate the game's addictive gameplay into a compelling narrative - a problem that's evident in its inability to balance action and suspense, unlike successful adaptations like Amazon's Fallout show, which managed to stay true to the source material while introducing new elements to enhance the story. No, it's not all bad, but it's just... there.
You'll notice the crewmates are basically blobs. It's a thing. They're on a space mission for the Mira Corporation, with an imposter in the mix. The cast is pretty great, we've got Elijah Wood as Green, Patton Oswalt as White. It's a talented group, for sure. Their characters' personalities, though, they get old fast - it's not all bad, you'll like Ashley Johnson's Purple, she's got a no-nonsense vibe going on, and Yvette Nicole Brown's Orange is worth mentioning.
A $100M Letdown for Fans
It's a letdown. The Among Us game is all about the real feel of suspicion. You'll get that with the game. Each episode of the show, though, is a retread. They've missed the honesty of the game's social dynamics. The show's got some issues, like those B-plots - you know, Cyan's storyline with Black. It's worth mentioning that these plot points feel forced, with little setup, making the show's key moments fall flat.
It's a shame. The Among Us TV show falls flat. You'll see this in the poor execution. Comparisons to the Prince of Persia movie are worth mentioning. The show fails to innovate. It's a lackluster adaptation, which is disappointing, given the game's huge following. For fans of the game, it's the same story, just not as engaging. The animation by Titmouse is a key part, with one episode standing out, where they've managed to blend their style with the game's, it's a highlight, but not enough to save the series.
The $100M Mistake Nobody Saw Coming
The cast of Among Us includes:
- Elijah Wood as Green
- Patton Oswalt as White
- Yvette Nicole Brown as Orange
- Kimiko Glenn as Cyan
- Liv Hewson as Black
- Ashley Johnson as Purple
- Wayne Knight as Lime
- Phil LaMarr as Brown
- Randall Park as Red
- Dan Stevens as Blue
- Debra Wilson as Yellow and the ship’s Computer
It's a shame. They had potential. The jokes fell flat. We've seen better storylines in other shows, with Among Us being a key example of what works. You'll notice the difference when a game is adapted with honesty, like when a crossover is done right, it's worth mentioning.
Verdict
The Bad Gamer Take
Paramount Plus will struggle to retain viewers for the Among Us TV series because its failure to balance action and suspense has resulted in a lackluster adaptation. Innersloth, the developer of the Among Us game, will likely reassess their approach to adapting their game for television due to the poor reception of the show. WATCH the upcoming episodes to see if the show can improve its storytelling and live up to the standards set by successful adaptations like Amazon's Fallout show.
It's a letdown. Among Us on Paramount Plus lacks the real feel. You'll find it's all jokes, no thrill. The social deduction part, it's missing. They've made a dull show, with too much extra stuff. For fans, it's worth mentioning: play Among Us for a key gaming experience, skip the TV show, it's that simple.
