The much-anticipated Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix, based on the universally acclaimed Far Cry 3 DLC, Blood Dragon, is scheduled for Fall 2023 later this year on Netflix. This six-episode series is replete with an 80's aesthetic, futuristic setting, and promises to be a feast for both the eyes and mind.
Conceptualized as a trippy blend of dystopian fiction, satire, spoof, and love story, Captain Laserhawk takes you back to the year 1992, albeit in an alternate universe. This version of the past is far from rosy; Eden, a nation reminiscent of Orwellian dystopias, has replaced the United States. Super-soldier Dolph Laserhawk, betrayed and imprisoned, must now lead a team of rebels in dangerous undercover missions to survive. The series is infused with the familiar charm of Saturday morning cartoons like G.I. Joe, coupled with a darker, more mature narrative thread.
The genius behind the series, Adi Shankar, isn't a stranger to Netflix's animation scene after working on several other hits like Castlevania and The Guardians of Justice, both of which are available on Netflix. His vision for Captain Laserhawk is not merely an adaptation but an inventive 'remix' of Ubisoft's vast character library. It borrows elements from the DC comic Elseworlds and the late 1980s' series Captain N: The Game Master, and stitches them into a neon-drenched tapestry that reflects the mood of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon. Shankar's track record of avant-garde storytelling and his fondness for dark humor promise an engaging narrative that resonates with today's audience.
