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The Shannara Chronicles

2016 – 2017Show2 seasons20 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Metacritic526.7Rotten Tomatoes79%79%

A tense, thrilling series about fantasy and war.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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Episodes

2 seasons · 20 episodes · best: S1E2 "Chosen: Part 2" 7.8

Episodes

7.7
7.5

Story

A young Healer armed with an unpredictable magic guides a runaway Elf in her perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from an age-old Demon scourge.

Feels like

  • Epic High Fantasy
  • Post-Apocalyptic Magic
  • Dynastic Conflict
  • Young Adult Adventure
  • Political Intrigue
  • Magic Systems & Lore
  • Found Family Bonds
  • Standard Genre Tropes
  • Cinematic Score
  • Visual Effects Heavy

Cast

24 of 82 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Brad Turner, James Marshall, Toa Fraser
Written by
Terry Brooks, Josh Stoddard, Evan Endicott

Everyone

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Facts

January 5, 2016 · November 22, 2017 · Ended

First aired
January 5, 2016
Last aired
November 22, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 20 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
19 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Prison Dimension, Fire-Forged Friends, All Trolls Are Different +9

  • Prison Dimension
  • Fire-Forged Friends
  • All Trolls Are Different
  • Future Imperfect
  • Downer Ending
  • Disappeared Dad
  • Resigned to the Call
  • Con Man
  • Posthumous Character
  • Adaptation Relationship Overhaul
  • Embarrassing Nickname
  • Great Offscreen War

12 of 180 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Shannara Chronicles?"

Questions about The Shannara Chronicles

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Where can I stream The Shannara Chronicles?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Shannara Chronicles from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 8 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The Shannara Chronicles worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 7.1, Rotten Tomatoes 79%, and Metacritic 52).

Is The Shannara Chronicles okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

What tropes does The Shannara Chronicles use?

Prison DimensionFire-Forged FriendsAll Trolls Are DifferentFuture ImperfectDowner EndingDisappeared DadResigned to the CallCon ManPosthumous CharacterAdaptation Relationship OverhaulEmbarrassing NicknameGreat Offscreen Warand 168 more

TV Tropes lists 180 tropes for it, including Prison Dimension, Fire-Forged Friends, and All Trolls Are Different.