Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (TV Series) The Wrong Path (1995) User Reviews

Strong Pilot kicks off Season 1

[sixshooter500 · 9/10 · 10 March 2020]

Most people know that TV shows, especially in the 80s and 90s, no matter how good they are, usually have a weak pilot. But this is not the case. This story is one of the best that the show ever ran, and Hercules' path towards Vengeance and then path away from it, lays the ground work for later season 1 stuff, such as his time with Xena.

The episode forms a nice arc and sets us up for the entire show. While the terrible things that happen to him are sometimes forgotten in the show's future, for the fan, this episode is an absolute must watch.

Somewhat weak start

[jwarmyguygm · 5/10 · 26 May 2024]

As a huge fan of "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," I was eager to watch Season 1, Episode 1, "The Wrong Path." However, the death of Hercules' family was disappointing. The fireball from nowhere felt like a simple plot device, lacking emotional buildup. Hercules' reaction to the tragedy was also underwhelming, missing the raw grief expected. The show might have been stronger if it explored Hercules' life before meeting Deianeira, providing richer character development. Despite these flaws, the episode sets a solid foundation for the series, promising adventure and mythical intrigue. Other than the first 10 minutes the episode is fine.