The Color of Magic Ep. 1 & 2

     The only literature I have read by Terry Pratchett was Good Omens, which he co-wrote with Neil Gaiman. So I knew it would delve somewhat in the realm of comedy, if not entirely. Bits of the storytelling reminded me of Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy. There is an ultimate, universal question that just needs to be answered. In this case the question is as silly as "What is the gender of the turtle?"  It shares the same random twists and turns and most unexpected occurrences. The main characters are pushed into an adventure, and ultimately wind up saving the world after completing their quest.
    The two travelers, TwoFlower and Rince Wind are quite polar opposites. Two Flower is the optimist tourist, stepping into the face of danger with a care or worry. He is only curious about where he is and the functions of the surrounding. Rince Wind on the other hand, is the unfortunate guide who has plenty of near-death experiences thanks to Two Flower.

     It is definitely full of common fantasy references, but distorts them into something else. There was a bit with the enchanted sword that has a strong desire to slay dragons. The sacrificial maiden who was angry when she was rescued from the hands of death. The "Cohen" the Barbarian character is a toothless, man who is as old as dirt. And yet he still wins favor with a woman who is decades younger than he.  I  also enjoyed the sprinkling of modern influences, especially the stereotype of the tourist. His bright Hawaiian shirt, huge suitcase, and his constant need to take photographs. I would love to have luggage that was loyal and could defend itself.