I think it’s kind of like statues from classical antiquity. People have become so accustomed to them being all white that they find it weird and fake to see them the way they actually were, ie. painted and decorated.
Also, in this case I think there may be an element of fear of not being taken seriously if the outfits have color. Because these are srs movies dammit, they gotta look like srs movies. All mud and grit, blood is the only color!
As a one-time medievalist I’m not expecting a lot of accuracy from this, as with any other medieval themed movie or series… I just hope it’s not going to be as painful as some. More than anything though, I’m getting accustomed to medieval type movies and shows (including fantasy) that look like they were shot in my hometown’s forest area, Central Europe being apparently a favored shooting location.
