Legend of the Seeker 

After the mysterious murder of his father, a son's search for answers begins a momentous fight against tyranny.

Creators:

Stephen Tolkin, Kenneth Biller

Stars:

Craig Horner, Bridget Regan, Bruce Spence

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 2 nominations.

Cast

Series cast summary:
Craig Horner	...	Richard Cypher 44 episodes, 2008-2010
Bridget Regan	...	Kahlan Amnell 44 episodes, 2008-2010
Bruce Spence	...	Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander 44 episodes, 2008-2010
Craig Parker	...	Darken Rahl / ... 25 episodes, 2008-2010
Tabrett Bethell	...	Cara Mason 23 episodes, 2009-2010

Storyline

Millions of readers the world over have been held spellbound by this valiant tale vividly told. Now, enter Terry Goodkind's world, the world of The Sword of Truth. In the aftermath of the brutal murder of his father, Richard Cypher discovers a mysterious woman in his forest sanctuary named Kahlan Amnell. She has come seeking help...and much, much more. Richard's world, his very beliefs, are shattered when ancient debts come due with thundering violence. In their darkest hour, hunted relentlessly, tormented by treachery and loss, Kahlan calls upon Richard to reach beyond his sword-to invoke within himself something more noble. Neither knows that the rules of battle have just changed...or that their time has run out. This is the beginning. One story. One Rule. Witness the birth of a legend.

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Plot Keywords:

leather armor | leather body suit | sword | magical object | magical weapon | 

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Taglines:

Witness the birth of a legend.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

2008 (USA)

Also Known As:

Wizard's First Rule

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

ABC Studios, Buckaroo Entertainment, Ghost House Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

44 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (Dolby 5.1)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16 : 9

Did You Know?

Trivia

Season one was released on DVD in New Zealand in 2010, and season two was released on DVD in New Zealand in 2012.

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Quotes

Zeddicus Zul Zorrander: Wizard's second rule: The greatest harm can come from the best intentions.

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Connections

Referenced in Legend of the Seeker: The Making of a Legend! (2008)

User Reviews

Great Show

I loved this show, I catch is by chance on the CW this past Sunday (saw the third and forth episodes) and was instantly hooked. I missed having a great adventure, swords blazing, fantasy including and hero adoring show on TV. I immediately looked up the first two episodes that I missed online and watched them.

I loved the fire that lingers between Richard and Kahlan, the Confessor (I love that title/name). Zed is perfect, he adds that hint of humor while still maintaining his powerful presence. Now the action....it was great and captivating. I am a fan of taking bits of slow downed fighting snips within a fight that just make the scene grander (alla 300), and I adore me some sword play. I think people who liked Lord of the Rings, Zena, and just plain fantasy adventure stories will love this series.

I personally have read the books but never became an obsessed fan (I have enough obsessions) and I have been reading a lot of hating from fans of the book , saying that the show gets away from the books' story line and that Richard's character has been dumped down a little and he is also physically smaller. Both these things I do not have an issue with. I to thought he was stupid at times in the first two episode, but I think that they did that to show character progression and growth. He will learn in his journey (by the fourth he already seems much wiser). I like him smaller as well because is makes him a character to root for even harder, he may not look like a all menacing warrior ( alla Hercules) but don't underestimate him. He comes off more as a young man that destiny has chosen to become a hero but a hero that was bond to have a great destiny.

Although, as an obsessed fan of other books that have been adapted I understand the fans feelings, but I am also one that lets things go. When adaptations are not all I imagined, I take it as a separate thing. The show is just inspired by the novels and does plan on keeping the main story line. However, it is not a movie or a mini series but a TV series it will not follow the book to note and can not be expected too.

All and all I thought it was a great action adventure show to satisfy the fantasy lovers in all of us, just enjoy it. I recommend people to go watch and see if you'll loved it like I did. Additionally, Craig Horner and Bridget Regan are great eye candy and welding swords and kicking butts just makes them hotter.