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Title: The Shannara Chronicles (2016– )
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Cast
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| Austin Butler | ... | Wil Ohmsford 20 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Ivana Baquero | ... | Eretria 20 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Manu Bennett | ... | Allanon / ... 20 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Aaron Jakubenko | ... | Ander Elessedil 20 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Marcus Vanco | ... | Bandon 18 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Poppy Drayton | ... | Amberle Elessedil 13 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Brooke Williams | ... | Catania 11 episodes, 2016-2017 | |
| Melise | ... | Mareth 10 episodes, 2017 | |
| Vanessa Morgan | ... | Lyria 10 episodes, 2017 | |
| Gentry White | ... | Garet Jax 10 episodes, 2017 | |
| Emilia Burns | ... | Commander Tilton 10 episodes, 2016 | |
| Glen Levy | ... | Slanter 9 episodes, 2017 | |
| Jed Brophy | ... | The Dagda Mor 9 episodes, 2016 | |
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An Elvish tree, known as the Ellcrys, is dying. The bad news is that the tree has been the only piece of magic that protects the Four Lands from the Demon World. Amberle Elessedil is the only one who can save the tree. But she has to unlock magic that the Elves haven't used in thousands of years. With the help of Wil Ohmsford, she travels to find the lost magic. But it won't be an easy task. Written by Chris Green
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5 January 2016 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
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I have not read the source books (never even knew they exist), so I do not have any reference to how much the TV version deviates from it. But I found the world presentation pretty good, all the overgrown technology etc. I would welcome a bit more of the other races (Gnomes/Dwarves), but it might be too soon for that.
However, I think that the "eyes up here" scene at river in Episode 3 was a bit pointless, but probably had to be due to it being on MTV. Also, Wil in few scenes sounds like Hayden Christensen in SW prequels, which is to say, awful, but it is just few scenes, so it is bearable.
But, the special effects are pretty good or a TV show and most actors are pretty good as well.
I would give the series a chance, see how it develops.