"Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995) TV series 1995-1999

User Rating:

6.7/10   

Creator:

Christian Williams

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

16 January 1995 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

Plot:

Hercules, aided by his best friend Iolaus, goes on many adventures helping people and slaying mythical monsters using his half-god strength.

Plot Keywords:

Hercules | Hero | Death | Greek God | Multiple Monsters

Awards:

7 wins & 6 nominations

Cast

Kevin Sorbo	...	Hercules / ... (111 episodes, 1995-1999)
Michael Hurst	...	Iolaus / ... (79 episodes, 1995-1999)

Runtime:

Netherlands:50 min | USA:60 min (including commercials) (116 episodes) | Argentina:60 min | Israel:45 min | Spain:45 min

Country:

USA | New Zealand

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:PG | Finland:K-13 (Season 1 DVD) | Australia:M (some episodes) | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

Company:

MCA Television

Trivia:

A scene in an episode in which Hercules and Autolycus travel to the past, Autolycus (Bruce Campbell) has an argument with his younger self. The entire scene is played out exactly like a scene from Army of Darkness (1992) where Ash (Campbell) fights the Evil Ash (most of the dialogue is also the same). Series producer Sam Raimi directed that film.

Quotes:

Autolycus: Of course I care about the needs of the people... I happen to be one of them.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Xena: Warrior Princess: Prometheus (#1.8)" (1995)

Fun Show

I think that this show is great. I mean, the special effects are really nothing compared to what is being seen now, but we do see some of the earlier work of WETA, who went on to kick major butt in LOTR and KK. The acting was really good, these, to me, were compacted epic movies for free on t.v. The acting was good and it was always fun to see stunt men fly through the air and Hercules beating them down.

All I really have to say is, that the movies were great and the direction the show took was wonderful. Though sadly, slighted by it's cancellation at the end of 8 episodes in the 6th and final season. The show did lack some of the deeper elements found in "Xena: Warrior Princess", but I think it made a good contrast. All in all, watch the movies first, if you like them, watch the show and decide if you like it or not. To each their own and have fun, the show and the movies can be a great laugh.