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"Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" (1995)

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16 out of 23 people found the following comment useful :-
ACTION ADVENTURE SUFFERS A MORTAL BLOW WHEN THIS SHOW ENDS, 29 luglio 1999
Author: ALAN MOUNT da CARDIFF,WALES

Straight to the point,no t.v.series from anywhere in the world ever has come close to the magnificence of "HERCULES" and "XENA" From the very first telemovie to the most recently aired episodes a standard in televisual action/adventure has been set which is unlikely ever to be surpassed.Action adventure will suffer a mortal blow when this show ends. The fabulous special effects and second to none fight sequences would alone be enough for this series to soar but the real icing on this cake of cakes are the wonderful performances of Kevin Sorbo as Herc and Michael Hurst as his friend Iolaus.Watching them perform together and singly is a pleasure and who cares if there have been sub-standard episodes along the way.Even these dwarf the best episodes of any genre show since t.v. began.It seems that U.S.fans damn a series forever if one episode is deemed to be below par.This is fandom mentality and it is rife in the U.K.also as anyone who has read the ramblings of the mad harridans who contribute to the British fan mag "DISPATCHES FROM OLYMPUS" will testify.Some of these so-called fans threatened to boycott the stations that show "HERCULES" because they were disappointed by one as then unseen plot point.Ignoring these idiots,however,any viewing of the best episodes of "HERC" is a t.v.pleasure unrivalled and with its companion piece "XENA" providing a 90 episode(at the time of writing)saga of action,love and passion that sometimes even surpasses its parent show,the legacy of Hercules will not pass away quickly.Sorbo,Hurst and all the others should be seen by future generations as the very best that the home screen had presented as the twentieth century drew to a close.

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Not 100% True to the Myth, Who Cares, 20 settembre 2006

Author: nightwing60 da United States

Some people have been making a big deal that this show wasn't 100% true to the Greek Myth. I say, Who cares. First off there's some thing in the Greek Myth that just couldn't be done in a TV show. You know like having Hercules have sex with every young boy he get his hands on. Which is very well known in the Myth. Not mention that the Hercules of the myth was somewhat of a Jackass. I mean would superman be consider a Hero if he had sex behind Lois's back with jimmy olsen. I don't think so.

I think why the Hercules TV show was so great is because its not 100% true to the myth. It takes the best element of the myth and leaves out the rest. They made Hercules a hero you could root for and even admire. Kevin Sorbo is easily the best Hercules to ever play the part. Not only could he act (which Lou Ferrigno & Steve Reeves couldn't). But he gave Hercule a strong Moral Compass. You always knew where Kevin's Hercules stood and that he would always do what was right. Now isn't that what a Hero is all about. Michael Hurst's was also great as Iolaus. The cemetery between Kevin Sorbo and Michael Hurst made the show just that much better. Not to mention guest stars like Bruce Campbell, Robert Trebor, Ted Raimi, & so Many more..

Some people say that the show became childish. Ill admit in the latter season some of the episodes where a little kiddish. "Beanstalks & Bad Eggs" is a good example. But most of the episodes were good and good fun. Plus there was always a good moral story to tell. Not to mention some good Humor.

Personally i never really cared for Xena especially after the first few season. It just became to much of a weird soap opera. But Hercules was always good fun and There was always a Moral to the story. Its really to bad this show doesn't have a higher rating on the IMDb. It was far better then Xena and almost ever show that tryed to imitate it. Overall a great show no matter what anybody says.

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16 out of 24 people found the following comment useful :-
Good but inaccurate, 31 gennaio 2003

Author: SonicAndy da your frigging screen

Hercules is a good show, with some interesting twists and turns, although it is hardly a correct re-telling of the greek hero´s life. The man himself was not the goody two-shoes portrayed by Sorbo, but was in fact a person wrecked by personal problems and with a taste for bloody deeds, such as killing his entire family in rage, as well as smashing his music-teacher over the head with a lyre when he dared to criticize the would-be hero´s lack of dexterity. Being a swede, the show that really stood out as another fine mess was the one with the norse gods. Some enlightenment: The viking-age took place some 2000 years after Hercules had died. Odin is one-eyed, and he meets his end in Ragnarok. Thors hammer (Mjollnir) has a shortened shaft due to Loki´s interference. Loki is described as a dark-haired, beautiful man (with a devious mind). But since this is a fantasy - who cares ? The acting is mostly fine, with Iolaus as the most complex character of the two, giving the show some depth. And there are some great characters coming and going, such as the self-absorbed thief Autolocus, the money-loving Salmoneus, and Falafel the chef, for comic relief. The women portrayed are for the most part strong and independent, with a will and resourcefulness to match the men, especially Echidna, Aphrodite, and the no nonsense Amazon warriors. Its a pity though that they didnt put Athena in the script, since she is the embodiment of female ingenuity and power - it would have been fun to watch the ongoing feud between her and Ares, but as it is, Xena is a worthy successor to the part. On the whole, this is a very nicely produced series, which, although it isnt a history-lesson, should generate some interest in the original sources - and that is never a bad thing.

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6 out of 7 people found the following comment useful :-
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, 19 giugno 2006

Author: lucy_lawless_fan da United Kingdom

i must admit i didn't watch Hercules until Xena Warrior Princess finished in 2001, and Hercules was in re-runs, i was missing the Greek world gods, etc... so i thought i would give Hercules a chance and i'm glad to say i LOVED it wot a great show i was missing, i'm just myth ed i couldn't of supported it while it was on our television screens:( like Xena was it is filmed in GORGEOUS New Zealand Kevin Sorbo does a GREAT job of playing Hercules and the talented Michael Hurst plays his best buddy Iolaus great action,drama,comedy,banter between these 2 guys,i miss this show and there legendary journeys i brought all 6 series on DVD and the television movies on DVD to give it a chance i'm glad i did:)

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Miss this show, 15 marzo 2003
Author: Shari (AfricanVenus84@aol.com) da United States

I'm glad Kevin Sorbo has moved on and has a baby, but I miss him as Hercules. I loved it almost as much as I loved Xena. I'm a great fan of Greek myth, so when I saw this show, I feel for it immediately. It was fun and had it's own spin on things with a modern humor which made it all the more lovable. Michael Hurst was a wonderful actor and was adorable as Iolaus. I loved most of the characters that popped up here and there. Should go down in tv history as groundbreaking.

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one of the greatest TV series of all times!!!!!!!!!!!, 2 febbraio 2003
Author: sketchy (j6524@hotmail.com) da pembroke,massachusetts.

I loved this show. It had great acting, awesome action sequences, and even better creature designs. The stories are faithful to the original Greek legends as well. I really wish this series would keep running, but it quite on it's 6th season. If you can find these on DVD, get them. You won't regret it.

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2 out of 2 people found the following comment useful :-
Fun Show, 3 gennaio 2007

Author: Daniela18 da Montana, U.S.A.

I think that this show is great. I mean, the special effects are really nothing compared to what is being seen now, but we do see some of the earlier work of WETA, who went on to kick major butt in LOTR and KK. The acting was really good, these, to me, were compacted epic movies for free on t.v. The acting was good and it was always fun to see stunt men fly through the air and Hercules beating them down.

All I really have to say is, that the movies were great and the direction the show took was wonderful. Though sadly, slighted by it's cancellation at the end of 8 episodes in the 6th and final season. The show did lack some of the deeper elements found in "Xena: Warrior Princess", but I think it made a good contrast. All in all, watch the movies first, if you like them, watch the show and decide if you like it or not. To each their own and have fun, the show and the movies can be a great laugh.

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Too good to miss, 30 gennaio 2001
Author: Nezy

A lovely show. Action, love, romance, fantasy, gods and monsters... So what if it's too cartoony, it's supposed to be. Because without that tung-in-cheek attitude it would just be pathetic. If this kind of Tv-series took itself too seriously it wouldn't be any good.

It's not all about Hercules, which is a good thing, because although Kevin Sorbo is a good actor, this show would be nothing without its supporting cast. Michael Hurst is an incredible actor(dare I say too good to be in a show like this?), and does a great job as Hercules' side-kick/best friend Iolaus. Kevin Smith is also great as Ares. But my very favourite is Autolycus - the King of Thieves, portrayed by Bruce Campbell,who's like a B.C. version of Robin Hood. He's got to be the funniest, coolest, sexiest character ever to appear in a Tv-series. Not forgetting Salmoneus, Xena, Aphrodite, and others.

In conclusion, if you missed it the first time around, pray for a rerun, because "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" is just too good to miss.

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My absolute favorite show, 29 dicembre 2007

Author: Staymetal8390 da United States

I was 5 when this came out, and I loved it from the start. I bought all the merch, from shirts to the videos to Kull The Conquerer just because Kevin Sorbo was in it. He was my hero when I was younger, and I really miss this show with a passion. All the characters were great, it had humor, some of the stuff is quite corny now but compared to today's TV, this was absolute gold. Every time I see an actor like Ted Raimi, Bruce Campbell or Kevin Sorbo (of course) I think of this masterpiece. I love Greek mythology and I thank this show for it. Sorbo isn't the best actor, but he fit that role so well, and I will always wish it back on TV.

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Excellent show that suffered from lack of interest., 3 gennaio 2005
Author: eqmidnite da Ivy League State U.

*** This comment may contain spoilers ***

Hercules was, and is, probably one of my top 10 favorite TV series of all time. The offbeat acting, the sly humor, and the gorgeous scenery all played well as a backdrop to the Americanized (some say bastardized) version of the Hercules myths.

Seasons 1 through 3 are fantastic. Seasons 4-6 steadily lost the flair that the previous seasons exuded, but they are not without charm. Friday nights at 8pm was the prime watching hour for Herc; unfortunately, the show lost this time slot and was delegated to mid-afternoon on Saturdays. It is readily apparent that the show's writers/producers knew that Hercules was destined to end and you can really see that with seasons 5 and 6. They introduce many more 'goofy' themes (the Nordic myths, the Irish druid myths, King Arthur, the odd "modern" episodes) in these seasons. It was around this time that Xena also got a bit odd with Xena killing the Gods and whatnot (and a sudden leap into the future with Gabrielle). But, for my money, you can't beat the Herc/Xena combo from 1995-1997/1998 (or so).

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