Treasure Island MGM+

3 stories Updated for U.S. readers

Promotional poster for the 2026 Treasure Island series featuring David Oyelowo as Long John Silver, Tom Sweet as Jim Hawkins and Hayley Atwell as Bess Hawkins
Treasure Island MGM+ · Viewer Reactions

The Biggest Complaint on X About David Oyelowo’s Long John Silver? What Early Reactions Actually Show

David Oyelowo’s Long John Silver is one of the most discussed elements of the 2026 Treasure Island adaptation. Here is what the first rev...

Oct 12, 2026 3 min read
Tom Sweet as Jim Hawkins, David Oyelowo as Long John Silver and Hayley Atwell as Bess in Treasure Island
Treasure Island MGM+ · Viewer Reactions

Is the New Treasure Island Too Dark? Viewer Reactions vs Critic Scores

Is MGM+'s 2026 Treasure Island too dark? We compare early critic reviews with anecdotal viewer reactions, explain the biggest tone change...

Oct 12, 2026 3 min read
Tom Sweet, David Oyelowo and Hayley Atwell in the 2026 Treasure Island adaptation
Treasure Island MGM+ · Viewer Reactions

Is the New Treasure Island Too Dark for Stevenson Fans? Early Viewer Reactions Ranked

Early reviews of Treasure Island (2026) are divided. We rank the five biggest debates, from David Oyelowo’s Long John Silver to the darke...

Oct 12, 2026 3 min read