Young Hercules (1998–1999)

The adventures of Hercules as a boy, during his time at a training academy for warriors.

Creators:

Andrew Dettmann, Robert G. Tapert, Daniel Truly

Stars:

Ryan Gosling, D.C. Douglas, Dean O'Gorman

4 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
D.C. Douglas	...	Opening Announcer (50 episodes, 1998-1999)
Ryan Gosling	...	Hercules (49 episodes, 1998-1999)
Dean O'Gorman	...	Iolaus (45 episodes, 1998-1999)
Chris Conrad	...	Jason (36 episodes, 1998-1999)
Jodie Rimmer	...	Lilith (26 episodes, 1998-1999)
Nathaniel Lees	...	Cheiron (24 episodes, 1998-1999)

Storyline

This show tells the tale of Hercules adventures as a teenager when he learned his warrior skills at a training academy. Together with his friends Iolaus and Jason, he fights his brother Ares, other gods such as Bacchus, and various bandits and mythical beasts.

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Plot Keywords:

Hercules | Warrior | Greco Roman Wrestling | Greek Mythology | Mythology | 

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Genres:

Action | Family | Fantasy | Adventure

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

3 January 1999 (Sweden)

Also Known As:

Der junge Hercules

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

MCA Television, Renaissance Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

30 min 30 min (50 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

From September 1998 to March 1999, this was one of three different American television series to feature Hercules as the protagonist. The other two were Hercules: The Legendary Journeys and Hercules.

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Connections

Spun-off from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995)

User Reviews

Yet another great show that didn't last

A spin-off/prequel of the equally as great "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys", "Young Hercules" was a fun and entertaining show for young viewers that never really got a chance. The show was I believe on Saturday mornings and was easily one of the best shows Fox had on at the time. While Ian Bohen had played Hercules in the YOUNG HERCULES movie and some of the "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" episodes, he was replaced here with Ryan Gosling who did an impressive job with the role. Also good with their roles was Chris Conrad as Jason, Kevin Smith as Ares, and Dean O'Gorman as Iolaus. In addition to the rather good acting, the directing and writing were also surprisingly well done. It would have been cool to have executive producer Sam Raimi direct an episode, but that never happened. Perhaps if he had been more involved in the show, it would have become more popular and might not have been canceled.