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Young Hercules

1998 – 1999Show1 season50 episodesTV-Y7

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
55
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes–50%

A nostalgic, uplifting series about growing up and fantasy.

Good for family movie night · friends night · party vibe

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or brutality.

Shows with

Episodes

1 season · 50 episodes · best: S1E27 "Mommy Dearests" 7.7

Episodes

7.1

Story

The adventures of the ancient hero in his youth.

Feels like

  • Classic Hero's Journey
  • Youthful Adventure
  • Mythological Fantasy
  • Heartwarming & Wholesome
  • Nostalgic 90s TV
  • Found Family Dynamics
  • Accessible Action
  • Positive Moral Lessons
  • Lighthearted Tone

Cast

24 of 67 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Charlie Haskell, Andrew Merrifield, Christopher Graves
Written by
Mark Edward Edens, Jim Fisher, Michael Edens
Produced by
Cynthia Hsiung
Music by
Joseph LoDuca

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 12, 1998 · May 14, 1999 · Ended

First aired
September 12, 1998
Last aired
May 14, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 50 episodes
Age rating
TV-Y7
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States, New Zealand
Available in
1 country

Tropes

It Will Never Catch On, I Owe You My Life, Berserk Button +9

  • It Will Never Catch On
  • I Owe You My Life
  • Berserk Button
  • Big Bad Wannabe
  • The Glorious War of Sisterly Rivalry
  • Dramatic Irony
  • Fantastic Racism
  • Benevolent Boss
  • "Well Done, Son" Guy
  • We Will Meet Again
  • Opening Narration
  • Take a Third Option

12 of 137 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Young Hercules?"

Questions about Young Hercules

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Young Hercules?

The Roku

In the United States, Young Hercules is free with ads on The Roku.

Is Young Hercules worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55 (IMDb 5.7).

Is Young Hercules okay for kids?

TV-Y7

Yes: it's rated TV-Y7 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Young Hercules?

18 h

About 18 hours: 50 episodes in 1 season of about 21 minutes each, aired from 1998 to 1999.

Will I feel good after watching Young Hercules?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Can I half-watch Young Hercules?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

What tropes does Young Hercules use?

It Will Never Catch OnI Owe You My LifeBerserk ButtonBig Bad WannabeThe Glorious War of Sisterly RivalryDramatic IronyFantastic RacismBenevolent Boss"Well Done, Son" GuyWe Will Meet AgainOpening NarrationTake a Third Optionand 125 more

TV Tropes lists 137 tropes for it, including It Will Never Catch On, I Owe You My Life, and Berserk Button.