Hulu’sCourt of Thorns and Rosesshow has the opportunity to expand on supporting characters fromSarah J. Maas' fantasy books, andit can instantly make Nesta Archeron more likable with one change to the source material. Theevents of the earlyACOTARbooksunfold from the perspective of Feyre Archeron, who is one ofMaas' most compelling heroines. But while Feyre proves herself a virtuous and loyal main character throughout the series, it doesn’t mean she’s an unbiased narrator. Readers see the characters and events ofACOTARas Feyre sees them.
Feyre also isn’t omnipresent and cannot personally witness every event in theentireCourt of Thorns and Rosestimeline. For this reason,there are various characters who don’t get the fairest depiction early on in the story. This is especially true of Feyre’s sister, Nesta — andHulu’sACOTARshow will need to change Nesta’s portrayal significantly, since it likely won’t take place from Feyre’s point of view alone. One way to instantly make Nesta a better character in the upcoming series is for season 1 to include a scene that’s only discussed in hindsight in the books.
A Court Of Thorns & Roses Season 1 Must Show Nesta Searching For Feyre In The Woods
This Is A Pivotal Scene For Nesta’s Character Arc
When Tamlin kidnaps Feyre at the very start ofA Court of Thorns & Roses, he casts a glamour on her sisters so they don’t come looking for her. This moment in Feyre’s journey is isolating; it leads her to believe no one even remembers that she’s been kidnapped or cares to find her. For the majority ofACOTAR,Feyre dwells on this, detailing how selfish and terrible Nesta is anyway. It isn’t until later, whenFeyre learns her sister did search the woods for her, that a glimpse of Nesta’s fierce loyalty and compassion is revealed for the first time:
“I went to the wall. I went to the wall, Feyre,” Nesta said, her voice breaking slightly. “I couldn’t find a way through, but I went as far as I could. I hired that mercenary to take me through the woods to find you. But… something was always in the way. Always stopping us.”
Immediately after this reveal, Nesta’s redemption arc begins. By the time her own book,A Court of Silver Flames, rolls around, she’s arguablythe best character inACOTAR. This scene challenges harsh first impressions of Nesta, as it’s the first instance of her letting her walls down and being vulnerable. AndHulu’s show should reveal this plot point way earlier in the storyto avoid painting her as unfairly as her book portrayal. If Nesta’s bravery is highlighted early on, her redemption arc won’t be as surprising.
How This ACOTAR Book Change Will Help Nesta’s Character In The Hulu Series
How Differently Would Nesta Be Viewed If This Scene Made It To Hulu’s Show?
Choosing to show this Nesta scene earlier than theACOTARbooks do would give Hulu’s adaptation a more accurate starting point with all its characters. Luckily, television shows allow scenes to be included on-screen, even if the main character isn’t involved. With the inclusion of this scene,Hulu’s adaptation has far more freedom to launch Nesta’s redemption arc soonerand include more details that make her more interesting or likable.
A Court Of Thorns & Roses' Elain Book Has 1 Huge Advantage Over Nesta’s Story
Elain Archeron will get her own A Court of Thorns & Roses book at some point, and it already has a huge advantage over Nesta’s story in ACOSF.
The big flaw with Nesta’s character in theA Court of Thorns and Rosesseries is her lack of relatability. This is partially because Feyre is so beloved, anyone who hurts her is painted as the enemy and doesn’t elicit much sympathy. Her character in the show could be more reminiscent of the Nesta we see inA Court of Silver Flamesif the proper details are provided sooner. Viewers will have an easier time connecting with Nesta if she displays the protective, caring, selflessness expected of siblings, even if she remains blunt and harsh as she does.
A Court of Thorns and Roses
Based on theA Court of Thorns and Rosesfantasy novel series, A Court of Thorns and Roses is a television adaptation that follows Feyre Archeron, a young woman dragged into the world of faeries after slaying one of their kind. The series will follow her journey through the lands of Prythian and her relationship with one of its lords, Tamlin.
