Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999)

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

Creator:

Christian Williams

Stars:

Kevin Sorbo, Michael Hurst, Kevin Smith

7 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Kevin Sorbo	...	Hercules (111 episodes, 1995-1999)
Michael Hurst	...	Iolaus (77 episodes, 1995-1999)

Storyline

In this quasi-mythological costume series, Hercules (in Greek Herakles), the noble bastard son of Zeus, hence hated to death by his step-mother Hera, doesn't live as an Olympian after accomplishing his Works and the Argonauts' journey, as classical myth has it, but relinquishes immortality and continues to fight both human and supernatural evil on earth, as a wanderer in and beyond Greece, usually accompanied by his human side-kick Iolaus and sometimes by dodgy Salmoneus. Countless are the challenges, either especially set up by Hera or just on his way, but he always triumphs against all odds, delivers otherwise often hopeless mortals and moves on to new adventures.

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Plot Keywords:

hercules | hera | hero | queen | ares | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Country:

USA New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 January 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hercules

Filming Locations:

Henderson, Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

MCA Television, Pacific Renaissance Pictures Ltd., Renaissance Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (116 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The New Zealand television show called, "The Tribe" featured young actors who were often seen in various "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" seasons: * Daniel James (Zoot)was Young Iolaus Hercules and the Amazon Women * Sarah Major (Patsy) was Galea's daughter in Hercules on Trial * Amy Morrison (Zandra)was Cold Child #1 in Hercules and the Circle of Fire * Caleb Ross (Lex) was Nico in A Rock and a Hard Place * David Taylor (Sasha) was Franco in "Hercules and the Amazon Women

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Quotes

Autolycus: All men think they're fascinating- in my case, it's justified.

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Crazy Credits

On the credits of "Unchained Heart" the credits read "No vicious beasts intent on taking over the world were harmed on the production of this film" where the Humane Society disclaimer would normally appear.

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Connections

Referenced in Cursed (2005)

User Reviews

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.