Netflix’ Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft Trailer Sparks Controversy
In a move that has left fans both thrilled and appalled, Netflix has unveiled the teaser trailer for its upcoming animated series Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft. And let’s just say, the hype is real… but so is the outrage.
The trailer shows a mature Lara Croft (voiced by Hayley Atwell), fresh from her origin story in Shadow of the Tomb Raider, ditching her friends to go solo on a globetrotting adventure. But things take a darker turn when she’s compelled to return to her English manor to retrieve a powerful Chinese artifact that’s been stolen from her. And let’s just say, the show’s creators are intentionally leaving the question of what the artifact was doing in an English manor in the first place… well, unanswered.
Lara’s journey is fraught with danger, but also with self-discovery. She’s forced to confront who she’s become and who she wants to be – all while raiding tombs, of course. And let’s not forget the voices of Allen Maldonado and Earl Baylon, reprising their roles as Jonah from the Tomb Raider games.
But not everyone is thrilled with the direction this show is taking. Some fans are taking to social media to express their concerns about the show’s portrayal of cultural appropriation and colonialism. "Is Lara Croft really the best example of a strong female protagonist?" they’re asking. "Or is she just a symbol of Western imperialism?"
Will Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft tackle these issues head-on? Only time will tell. But one thing’s for sure – this show is going to spark some intense conversations.
How to watch: Tomb Raider: The Legend of Lara Croft** arrives Oct. 10 on Netflix.
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