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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

1995 – 1999Show6 seasons111 episodes

Action & AdventureDrama
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5Metacritic–5.6Rotten Tomatoes–74%

A nostalgic, thrilling drama series about fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Episodes

6 seasons · 111 episodes · best: S3E1 "Mercenary" 7.9

Episodes

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6.9

Story

The legendary son of Zeus journeys across the earth fighting monsters and helping people.

Feels like

  • Heroic Mythology
  • Nostalgic 90s Action
  • Godly Interventions
  • Swashbuckling Adventure
  • Family-Friendly Fantasy
  • Epic Musical Themes
  • Monster of the Week
  • Kevin Sorbo Charm
  • Ancient World Setting
  • Lighthearted Drama

Cast

24 of 450 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charlie Haskell, Bruce Campbell, Charles Siebert
Written by
John Schulian, Alex Kurtzman, Robert Bielak
Produced by
Sam Raimi, John Schulian, Christian Williams
Music by
Joseph LoDuca, Velton Ray Bunch

Everyone

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Facts

January 29, 1995 · November 27, 1999 · Ended

First aired
January 29, 1995
Last aired
November 27, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 111 episodes
Content
Violence
Genres
Action & Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, New Zealand
Available in
8 countries

Tropes

Historical In-Joke, World of Ham, Fourth-Date Marriage +9

  • Historical In-Joke
  • World of Ham
  • Fourth-Date Marriage
  • Chronic Backstabbing Disorder
  • Not-So-Harmless Villain
  • Wham Episode
  • Even Evil Has Loved Ones
  • Clear Their Name
  • Planet of Steves
  • Shown Their Work
  • Our Hydras Are Different
  • Direct Line to the Author

12 of 288 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?"

Questions about Hercules: The Legendary Journeys

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Hercules: The Legendary Journeys from Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Hercules: The Legendary Journeys worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 6.5).

Is Hercules: The Legendary Journeys okay for kids?

Violence

Yes: its content advisories are violence, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?

81 h

About 81 hours: 111 episodes in 6 seasons of about 44 minutes each, aired from 1995 to 1999.

Can I half-watch Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 6 of 10 for hopefulness and 5 for wholesome.

What tropes does Hercules: The Legendary Journeys use?

Historical In-JokeWorld of HamFourth-Date MarriageChronic Backstabbing DisorderNot-So-Harmless VillainWham EpisodeEven Evil Has Loved OnesClear Their NamePlanet of StevesShown Their WorkOur Hydras Are DifferentDirect Line to the Authorand 276 more

TV Tropes lists 288 tropes for it, including Historical In-Joke, World of Ham, and Fourth-Date Marriage.