Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, the hit series starring Kevin Sorbo as a 90's version of the mythical demigod, with its trademark blend of high action and lighthearted humor single-handedly revitalized the fantasy-action genre on television. Sorbo, a strapping Minnesotan with the physique of a decathlete and a ready sense of humor, won the hearts of audiences around the world with this powerful "good guy" portrayal of the legendary hero.
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys
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Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, the hit series starring Kevin Sorbo as a 90's version of the mythical demigod, with its trademark blend of high action and lighthearted humor single-handedly revitalized the fantasy-action genre on television. Sorbo, a strapping Minnesotan with the physique of a decathlete and a ready sense of humor, won the hearts of audiences around the world with this powerful "good guy" portrayal of the legendary hero. Featuring flashy gods, mythical beasts, over-the-top action and a comic edge, the series was hailed by critics as wonderfully stylish and fast-moving fun. Presenting dramatic tales that pack a moral punch and contemporary dialogue laced with modern-day references, Hercules strikes an appealing balance of action, drama and humor ideally suited for family audiences.
Episodes
The Wrong Path
Season 1, Episode 1 TV-PG CC SD
When his stepmother, demonic snake-woman Hera, destroys his family, Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) is so consumed by hatred that he loses sight of his purpose to help people in need. Hercules declares he will take on the demon face-to-face. Entering the darkness of her cave, he is immediately confronted by her sensuous, tantalizing form. Using her demonic charms, she attempts to seduce him into submission. A battle of wits and strength ensues, taxing all of Hercules' powers. Michael Hurst co-stars as Iolaus.
Eye of the Beholder
Season 1, Episode 2 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules learns the real reason why a giant Cyclops has been terrorizing a village.
The Road to Calydon
Season 1, Episode 3 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) accompanies a town's citizens, cursed by Hera because of a theft at her temple, on a perilous journey to a city offering safe haven. On their exhausting trek they are attacked by a huge pterodactyl-like bird. Hercules wages a long and desperate battle against the winged monstrosity, which he ultimately buries in a pit of quicksand. Norman Forsey co-stars as the seer.
Festival of Dionysus
Season 1, Episode 4 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) uncovers an elaborate plot calling for the murder of a king (Noel Trevarthen) during a celebration honoring the god of wine. Hercules must grapple with a ten-foot eel-like creature and try and reach the festival and stop the virgins from drinking the wine possessed by Ares which will cause them to slay the king. Norman Forsey co-stars as the seer.
Ares
Season 1, Episode 5 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) aided by the alluring and powerful Atalanta (Cory Everson) confronts his wicked half-brother Ares, the god of war, who uses a band of boy-soldiers to quench his undying thirst for bloodshed. Hercules goes to Ares’ cave, and there he sees his wicked half-brother, rising from behind a pool of blood, his huge bulbous skull-head atop a body of mangled corpses of fallen warriors. A fierce battle ensues.
As Darkness Falls
Season 1, Episode 6 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) attends a friend's wedding where Nemis the Centaur (Cliff Curtis) arrives and kidnaps the bride (Jacqueline Collen) and her maid of honor (Fiona Mogridge). Hercules is temporarily blinded as he seeks to rescue them and is forced to battle in the dark. Lucy Lawless guest stars as Lyla.
Pride Comes Before a Brawl
Season 1, Episode 7 TV-PG SD
Hercules' friend Iolaus (Michael Hurst) fights for his life when Hera decides to punish him for an act of pride. Iolaus must battle thieves and monsters before earning a reprieve through a selfless act of friendship towards Hercules. Kevin Sorbo stars.
The March to Freedom
Season 1, Episode 8 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) comes to the aid of a young couple (Lucy Liu; Nathaniel Lees) taken hostage by a slave trader (Stig Eldred). Hercules buys the young woman from bondage and battles the notorious slave trader to try and save her fiance from being sacrificed to the lions.
The Warrior Princess
Season 1, Episode 9 TV-PG CC SD
A power-hungry princess, Xena (Lucy Lawless), bent on killing Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) uses his friend Iolaus (Michael Hurst) to trap him. Hercules goes to rescue his friend and falls into her trap. Blinded by Xena's guile Iolaus turns on his friend and wears him down in an emotional confrontation.
Gladiator
Season 1, Episode 10 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules and Iolaus (Kevin Sorbo; Michael Hurst) challenge a wealthy couple's (Ian Mune; Alison Bruce) practice of forcing slaves to battle wild animals as a form of sadistic entertainment. They deliberately get themselves thrown into prison and when the sadistic wife orders the gladiators to fight to the death, Hercules is brought forth to battle.
The Vanishing Dead
Season 1, Episode 11 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) intervenes in a battle between the late King Memnos' children, Poena (Amber-Jane Raab) and Daulin (Erik Thomson). Hercules discovers that Ares has manipulated the battle and fights him and his vicious flesh-eating dog for the souls of the fallen soldiers, with Michael Hurst.
The Gauntlet
Season 1, Episode 12 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules' enemy, Xena (Lucy Lawless), wreaks havoc across the land until her troops force her to succumb to the gauntlet -- a deadly warrior ritual.
The Unchained Heart
Season 1, Episode 13 TV-PG CC SD
Hercules (Kevin Sorbo) and Xena (Lucy Lawless) the warrior princess, together pursue the marauding Darphus (Matthew Chamberlain). Unbeknownst to them, Darphus is feeding the victims of his bloody crusade to Ares' man-eating dog, Graegus. With every bite, the evil beast grows larger and nearly unstoppable. During this dangerous pursuit Hercules and Xena take their personal relationship to a new level.
Cast and crew
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Bruce Campbell
Director, Autolycus / Rob Tapert -
Charlie Haskell
Director -
Charles Siebert
Director -
Kevin Sorbo
Hercules / The Sovereign / Robert -
Michael Hurst
Iolaus / Iolaus II / The Widow Twanky / Charon / Dahak -
Kevin Smith
Ares / Iphicles / Jerry Patrick Brown / Ares God of Love / King Iphicles -
Robert Trebor
Salmoneus / B.S. Hollingsfoffer, Studio Head / B.S. Hollinsfoffer / François -
Jeffrey Thomas
Jason / Bellicus -
paul Norell
Falafel / Croissant / Falafel II -
Alexandra Tydings
Aphrodite / Katherine -
Liddy Holloway
Alcmene -
Tamara Gorski
Morrigan / Norma Bates -
Gina Torres
Nebula / Beth Hymson -
Joel Tobeck
Strife / Deimos / David Scott Pollison, office production assistant / King Boraeus -
Lucy Lawless
Xena / Lyla -
Meighan Desmond
Discord -
Lisa Chappell
Dirce / Lydia / Melissa Blake / Melissa Blake, Robert Tapert's Assistant / Princess Melissa -
Jason Tahu
Assassin / Fat Soldier Blasted up into Outer Space / Fat Soldier Kicked in the Balls / Guard Getting Poker Shoved up the Arse / Guard Punched In The Crotch -
Sam Sorbo
Serena / Princess Kirin -
Patrick Kake
Hercules Double / Hercules / Lynk / Sovereign Double -
Elizabeth Hawthorne
Alcmene / Jocasta / Mary Contrary -
Bruce Allpress
Enos / Old Man / Phidias / Septus / Skouras -
Mark Nua
Executioner / Mong / Ogre / Otus / Skoros -
Kim Michalis
Young Alcmene / Lea / Leah / Scilla -
Bruce Hopkins
Triton / Jordis / Lieutenant / Nehemiah / Pylon -
Campbell Rousselle
Ares Soldier / Cretan #1 / First Mate / Sentry / Terrorist -
Dean O'Gorman
Young Iolaus / Iloran / Ruun -
Christian Williams
Writer -
Robert Bielak
Writer -
Alex Kurtzman
Writer
Additional information
Networks
SyfyNetworks
Audio
EnglishAudio
Subtitles
English (CC)Subtitles
Released year
1995Released year
Genres
Action/AdventureGenres
Duration
13 episodes (9 h 34 min)Duration
Additional terms
Terms of transactionWindows | Windows 8, Windows 8.1, Windows 10 or later |
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Xbox | Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox One S, Xbox One X |
Mobile | Windows Phone 8, Windows Phone 8.1, Windows 10 or later |