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Legend of the Seeker

2008 – 2010Show2 seasons44 episodesTV-14

Action & AdventureSci-Fi & Fantasy
63
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.6Metacritic537.3Rotten Tomatoes46%84%

A romantic, hopeful drama series about fantasy and growing up.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Episodes

2 seasons · 44 episodes · best: S1E22 "Reckoning" 8.7

Episodes

7.9
8.0

Story

The adventures of woodsman Richard Cypher, who discovers that he was born to fulfill a prophecy of becoming a guardian hero to oppressed people. With the help of a mysterious woman named Kahlan and a wise old wizard named Zedd, he must stop a ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrant from unleashing an ancient evil and enslaving the world.

Feels like

  • Epic High Fantasy Adventure
  • Prophecy and Hero's Journey
  • Romantic Subplot Focus
  • Magical Realms and Creatures
  • Good vs. Evil Conflict
  • Nostalgic 2000s TV Drama
  • Visually Rich Production
  • Light-hearted Tone with Stakes
  • Wizardry and Ancient Lore

Cast

24 of 278 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Michael Hurst, Garth Maxwell, Mark Beesley
Written by
Terry Goodkind, Stephen Tolkin, Chad Fiveash
Produced by
John Shiban, Stephen Tolkin, Kenneth Biller
Music by
Joseph LoDuca

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Facts

November 1, 2008 · May 22, 2010 · Ended

First aired
November 1, 2008
Last aired
May 22, 2010
Status
Ended
Length
2 seasons · 44 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Action & Adventure, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
New Zealand
Available in
11 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Tropes

Logical Weakness, Battle Couple, The Archmage +9

  • Logical Weakness
  • Battle Couple
  • The Archmage
  • Devil, but No God
  • Cat Fight
  • My Sensors Indicate You Want to Tap That
  • Offing the Offspring
  • But I Would Really Enjoy It
  • The Master
  • Villain Teleportation
  • Alas, Poor Villain
  • Color-Coded Characters

12 of 317 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Legend of the Seeker?"

Questions about Legend of the Seeker

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Legend of the Seeker?

Prime

In the United States, Legend of the Seeker streams on Prime. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is Legend of the Seeker worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 46%, and Metacritic 53). Audiences rate it higher (78 out of 100) than critics (50).

Is Legend of the Seeker okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceStrong language

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

How long does it take to watch Legend of the Seeker?

31 h

About 31 hours: 44 episodes in 2 seasons of about 42 minutes each, aired from 2008 to 2010.

Is Legend of the Seeker good for date night?

and 5 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Can I half-watch Legend of the Seeker?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Legend of the Seeker use?

Logical WeaknessBattle CoupleThe ArchmageDevil, but No GodCat FightMy Sensors Indicate You Want to Tap ThatOffing the OffspringBut I Would Really Enjoy ItThe MasterVillain TeleportationAlas, Poor VillainColor-Coded Charactersand 305 more

TV Tropes lists 317 tropes for it, including Logical Weakness, Battle Couple, and The Archmage.