Netflix Wants To Make Catan Shows Or Something

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Thirty years ago humble board game designer Klaus Teuber released “Settlers Of Catan” to the world, which became a hit and gave him great success. It’s a fine game (I guess….I’m totally unfamiliar with it) but would it make for a fine TV show? Apparently someone at Netflix thinks so. The streaming giant has entered a partnership with Asmodee and Catan Studio to adapt what is now called just “Catan” for television. Teuber is no longer with us but his sons Guido and Benjamin Teuber will serve as producers alongside Darren Kyman from Asmodee, Pete Fenlon of Catan Studios and Roy Lee of Vertigo Entertainment. “When our father Klaus Teuber first introduced ‘Catan’ thirty years ago, he imagined an aspirational world where people would gather by trading, building and settling together — both at the table and beyond it,” said Benjamin and Guido. “This collaboration with Netflix marks an exciting new chapter in that journey. For three decades, ‘Catan’ has connected families and friends around the world. Now, we’re thrilled to see it inspire storytelling on a global stage — staying true to our father’s vision of creativity, strategy and human connection.” People might say “why don’t they invest more […]
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Netflix Wants To Make Catan Shows Or Something

Thirty years ago humble board game designer Klaus Teuber released "Settlers Of Catan" to the world, which became a hit and gave him great success. It's a

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[Drake]

I think Netflix is just running out of ideas at this point. Turning Catan into a show feels like they are adapting anything with a name people recognize. Not every popular board game needs a cinematic universe. They could easily create an original show about colonists or traders without paying for the rights. It just feels unnecessary.

 

[NintendoRepairman87]

I actually like the idea of a Catan show, but only if it has some depth. The game has potential themes like cooperation, conflict, and scarcity. Those could translate well into a character-driven drama. But if Netflix just makes a silly reality competition out of it, then it will probably fail quickly.

 

[DapperVibes]

Honestly, I am open-minded about this. People said The Queen’s Gambit would be boring because it’s about chess, but it became one of Netflix’s best series. If they approach Catan with strong writing and characters, it could work in the same way.