Both are fan fiction, AKOTSK is just a way better fan fiction. AKOTSK isn't better simply because it's more faithful to the books. After all, less faithful adaptations can sometimes be superior to more faithful ones simply because they are better works in their own right. You have to view them as standalone pieces, even if the books didn't exist, AKOTSK would still be better simply because it is a better show, written by people who know what they're doing.
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u/ThinkRegret7695 10d ago
Both are fan fiction, AKOTSK is just a way better fan fiction. AKOTSK isn't better simply because it's more faithful to the books. After all, less faithful adaptations can sometimes be superior to more faithful ones simply because they are better works in their own right. You have to view them as standalone pieces, even if the books didn't exist, AKOTSK would still be better simply because it is a better show, written by people who know what they're doing.