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Season 1 – Legend of the Seeker

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Accompanied by the wizard Zedd and mysterious Kahlan, the woodsman Richard Cypher uses his newfound magic powers to help stop a ruthless, power-mad tyrant from unleashing an ancient evil upon the world, in an adaptation of a best-selling series of fantasy novels by Terry Goodkind.
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Legend of the Seeker — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

Legend of the Seeker aspires to high fantasy but feels too derivative of more imaginative fairy tales, though viewers in search of lush vistas may get a kick from the series' gorgeous New Zealand backdrop.

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Latoya Peterson Bitch Media Dec 23, 2020
As I get closer to Season Two, I am still holding out hope for some kind of resurgence of independent spirit in Kahlan. Go to Full Review Lucy Mangan Guardian Jan 3, 2019
This is not postmodern, camp rompery like Xena or Hercules. It is as if Raimi and his team have contracted RSI of the eyelid and can undertake no more winking for the duration. It is curiously refreshing. E'nj'oy. Go to Full Review Robert Lloyd Los Angeles Times Jan 3, 2019
The show should offend only the purest of purists. It is, basically, good-looking fun, and if I say that much of this might have been written by a 12-year-old, you must understand that I mean that as a good thing. Go to Full Review Kevin Carr 7M Pictures Jan 4, 2019
3.5/5
For syndicated television, this series looks pretty sharp. Go to Full Review Collider Staff Collider Jan 3, 2019
C
While it's far from the worst show on television, it commits the worst sin of all, and is completely forgettable. Go to Full Review Tom Gliatto People Magazine Jan 3, 2019
It wants to be Tolkien TV but at this point lacks a sense of epic magic. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Sharon M @Shzza Dec 19, 2025 Having read the books and understand that sometimes things have to change to accommodate filming times etc, I lasted less than 10 minutes... The series most certainly does not follow even the vaguest sense or storyline of the novels. See more J S @RT53942104 Jun 4, 2024 #forbidden love #sword and sorcery #good vs evil #hero’s journey Swords, magic, adventure, humour and romance. I love the characters and the story. Richard Cypher is so brave and earnest a real sweetheart and really easy on the eyes. Kahlan is a badass who is smart and loyal and as tough as she is I love how Richard brings out the soft side in her. They have great chemistry together and love rooting for them. Zedd the wizard is hilarious and grumpy and endearing. Such a feel good show. Season two gets a little off kilter. But season one has my heart. See more T E @TexOracle Aug 9, 2022 This was a dismal representation of the Top 5 book series. Sam Raimi continued to demonstrate he's washed up. There is nothing redeeming about this series; from writing to cast, to plot. If you compare to what they did for Harry Potter, LotR, and others, this is not that. This is the opposite end of the spectrum, where the Shannara TV series rests in muck. Fans of the book series... you know, "fans"... avoid this. See more Feb 11, 2022 Every episode was a delight. See more ripper j @RJ2099 Feb 5, 2022 The writing is excellent although the plot is usually predictable. Great world building. The characters have depth and the acting is really good. Definitely worth watching. See more Dec 20, 2020 Not a very complicated series - good to pass the time, has a simple plot to follow. Writing and acting is rather mediocre, but definitely worth the watch. See more Read all reviews
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Mark Beesley

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Jonathan Brough

Director

Chris Martin-Jones

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Garth Maxwell

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Michael Hurst

Director

Craig Horner

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Nov 1, 2008 Prophecy After his father's murder, Richard learns about the prophecy that has named him the first true Seeker in a millennium. Details Episode 2 Aired Nov 1, 2008 Destiny Using the wisdom of wizards, Richard chases Fane in hope of taking back the sacred Book of Counted Shadows. Details Episode 3 Aired Nov 8, 2008 Bounty An evil cartographer sells magic maps that allow bounty hunters and henchmen to track Richard's every move. Details Episode 4 Aired Nov 15, 2008 Brennidon Richard finds that the D'Harans have taken over the village in which he was born. Details Episode 5 Aired Nov 22, 2008 Listener Richard and Kahlan rescue a boy who has the ability to look into people's eyes and read their thoughts. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 29, 2008 Elixir In a village where anyone can buy magic, Zedd faces off against a dangerous wizard who was once his student. Details Episode 7 Aired Dec 6, 2008 Identity After seeing visions of the Seeker's death, sorceress Shota swaps Richard's identity with that of a merchant's son. Details Episode 8 Aired Jan 10, 2009 Denna A Mord'Sith named Denna turns Richard's powers against him, testing the Seeker's will. Details Episode 9 Aired Jan 17, 2009 Puppeteer Zedd goes undercover in enemy territory in a bid to outsmart Darken Rahl and retrieve the third and final Box of Orden. Details Episode 10 Aired Jan 24, 2009 Sacrifice Kahlan disguises herself as a Mord'Sith to free someone from her past, held captive at a D'Haran prison. Details Episode 11 Aired Jan 31, 2009 Confession While investigating a series of murders among members of the resistance, Richard begins to doubt everything in which he believes. Details Episode 12 Aired Feb 21, 2009 Home Darken Rahl and his wizard, Giller, cast the Spell of the Lying Moon on Richard so that, while in a dreamlike trance, Richard will reveal where the third Box of Orden is hidden. Details Episode 13 Aired Feb 28, 2009 Revenant The legend of heroic ancient Seeker Kieran may not reflect the truth. Details Episode 14 Aired Mar 7, 2009 Hartland After reuniting with Chase, whose family has gone missing, Richard and Kahlan accompany him back to Hartland and discover that things are not what they seem. Details Episode 15 Aired Mar 14, 2009 Conversion While trying to rescue Chase's family from captivity, Richard finds himself face to face with the evil Darken Rahl for the first time. Details Episode 16 Aired Mar 21, 2009 Bloodline While trying to prevent the Box of Orden from winding up in Darken Rahl's hands, Richard learns something new about his ties to Zedd. Details Episode 17 Aired Mar 28, 2009 Deception After Richard and Kahlan make the grim discovery that Darken Rahl has been using dark magic to fight the resistance, Richard goes undercover and infiltrates a D'Haran camp to save innocent lives. Details Episode 18 Aired Apr 25, 2009 Mirror Opportunistic thieves use magic to disguise themselves as Richard and Kahlan in a scheme to rob trusting townspeople, but when they learn the real Seeker and Confessor are nearby, they seize the opportunity to steal the Sword of Truth. Details Episode 19 Aired May 2, 2009 Cursed King Gregor persuades Shota the sorcerer to transform him into a vicious beast at sundown each day. Details Episode 20 Aired May 9, 2009 Sanctuary Richard, Kahlan and Zedd race to locate a duplicate copy of the Book of Counted Shadows before it falls into Darken Rahl's evil hands. Details Episode 21 Aired May 16, 2009 Fever Darken Rahl takes Richard's sister Jennsen into captivity; Richard, Kahlan and Zedd work to cure a village of a horrible plague. Details Episode 22 Aired May 23, 2009 Reckoning A battle of good vs. evil ensues as Darken Rahl and his Mord'Sith interrupt Richard and Kahlan just as they are preparing to unleash the power of Orden, which would destroy the sinister tyrant once and for all. Details

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Legend of the Seeker — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Mark Beesley, Jonathan Brough, Chris Martin-Jones, Garth Maxwell, Michael Hurst
Executive Producer
Sam Raimi, Rob Tapert, Joshua Donen, Ned Nalle, Ken Biller
Screenwriter
Chad Fiveash, Stephen Tolkin, Ken Biller, Erin Maher, James Stoteraux, Barry M. Schkolnick, Kay Reindl, Nicki Paluga, Michael Sussman, Raf Green
Network
Syndicated
Rating
TV-14 (S|V)
Genre
Drama, Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Nov 1, 2008
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