Legend of the Seeker (Syndicated)
common sense media says
Fantasy series follows well-established model.
parents & educators say
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
- 50% say there are positive role models
What parents need to know
Parents need to know that this swords 'n' sorcery series follows the adventures of a young man (the titular Seeker) who discovers he's destined to become a hero. The bad guys are truly nasty, while the Seeker and his allies are obviously fighting for truth and justice. There's magic and monsters, wizards and fairies, and plenty of battles. The combat scenes are exciting and somewhat graphic, but there's little blood or gore despite the high casualty count. There's some sexual tension between the central characters, but not much in the way of action.
Positive role models:
There's a very clear line between "good guys" and "bad guys." The good guys embrace temwork and fight for truth and justice, while the bad guys are willing to do
whatever's necessary in their quest to rule the world -- including
killing women and children, lying, attacking innocent/unarmed people,
and even destroying entire villages.
whatever's necessary in their quest to rule the world -- including
killing women and children, lying, attacking innocent/unarmed people,
and even destroying entire villages.
Violence:
Plenty of combat. People use swords, daggers, arrows, clubs, battle axes, and more, and most of the battles are fought to the death. The fight scenes can be exciting, with well-choreographed martial arts sequences, and though there's little gore, the show often features shots that make it clear when a swordsman has struck a mortal blow.
Sex:
No sex or nudity, though there's a fair amount of sexual tension between Richard and Kahlan. Some female characters wear revealing outfits.
Language:
Not applicable.
Consumerism:
Not applicable.
Drinking, drugs, & smoking:
Some meals involve wine.
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Review It
Based on 8 parent & educator reviews:
- 50% say sexual content is an issue
- 50% say there are positive role models
- 50% say there are positive messages
- 38% say violence is an issue
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sweetiemarch
parent of 13 year old
parent of 13 year old
Awesome Show for the Family that will get you Hooked! Can be Bloody at Moments!
We LOVED this series, and were sad to see it canceled! Great action flick for 12 and up! There is more sex than CommonSense implies, but it is pretty tame and you can just skip it! Although there is one episode that you will just want to skip altogether! I think it's called Baneling! Other than that episode, it has good role models and good action without gore! :D
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minisculevoce
teen, 16 years old
teen, 16 years old
OMG I Love This Show
This is a great show if you like swords and sorcery
i sure love it great for any age
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vdb
parent of 9 and 11 year old
parent of 9 and 11 year old
I would agree with the 12+ age guidelines
I like the good/evil story, and my kids really enjoyed season 1. However it is important to note that there is more sexual references and inferences in season 2. Also a lesbian kiss in the first episode of Season 2.
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Adenrav
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
cheesy but worth the watch
this show is amazingly cheesy i love it!! the acting is terrible the special effects are horrendous but some how i like it and can't wait to press the NEXT EPISODE button on my netflix instant dvd control panel this one's a keeper
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Rector
adult
adult
At last, a show to recommend
It is a challenge to find television shows that present people dealing with issues of loyalty, commitment to a cause, standing firm against evil, and upholding one another with love and devotion. Now there is "Legend of the Seeker." Beautifully filmed, with characters portrayed by actors who care, LotS has established itself in my view as one of the finest dramas on TV. I recommend it without hesitation to adults and families.
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She-WolfAlpha
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Addicting but may be to romantic
This show gets you hooked from the first episode and I love it, but it has some or many episodes with sex or sex-rated topics. If they took it out, it'd be a great family show. Before watching, review it. It may be perfectly fine or you may need to skip parts.
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personator
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Watch the outfits
I watch it every now and then. There's one episode where Rich goes on a bloody massacre, but that's in the later seasons. Most if not all of the woman wear outfits that show over half of their chests, but that's again, in later episodes. Other than the revealing outfits, I think it's fine. They don't always show blood spewing out of people when they die or anything, so it's okay even for kids who don't like lots'o blood.
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freelancer
adult
adult
Good role models? What useful information would we be teaching our young children if we were to allow them to view violent television shows before they even begin the concept of abstract thinking? It is unbelievable to me as a parent that someone would say they are a good parent providing good and positive role models for their young children through this nonsense of an essential knock-off of Lord of the Rings or the Narnia Series? Instead of parking your child in front of the T.V to "teach" them about truth, why not try to actually BE a good role model and show them what being an actual adult is about through your actions? Children emulate what they see, why are yours obsessed with gore, violence, and things drowning in blood?
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freolsboc
parent of 6 and 19 year old
parent of 6 and 19 year old
Great Role Models for 5-10 yr olds!
This is one of the few shows that give younger children (5- 10 yrs old) positive role models they can emulate. Yes, the violence is intense in EVERY episode, yet without the gore. When I was that age we used to play "Army" or "cowboys and Indians" and "kill" each other off, so why not "The Seeker" vs. the "D'Harans" or for that matter, King Arthur, or Ivanhoe? Point is, the the Seeker is a seeker of TRUTH and stands up for the oppressed and the underdog, which is something many children today are NOT being taught by their parents, let alone TV.
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PirateIris
teen, 18 years old
teen, 18 years old
The Most Epic and Heroic Show in the History of Shows
This show is so amazing that I only watch it at it's latest hour (at night, because it is that kind of show), and I can never wait to see the next episode. This is the very first show that I have ever followed and kept track of the times for. This show should be acknowledged more. The acting is so convincing, and the plots are so unpredictable, that you stay with the show.
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Lord Voldemort
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
A Fun Watch
The Legend of the Seeker is an adaption of the first book of the Sword of Truth book series, Wizard's First Rule. Out of the half-dozen or so episodes already released, I think perhaps 15% of the content is actually from the book. Is that a bad thing? Of course not. I think the writers have done a pretty good job of adding extra material. The sets are awesome. Being filmed in New Zealand, some Lord of the Rings fans will recognize many of the locations. The acting is raather corny, but it's a fantasy television show, what else can you expect? It takes me back to the good old days when Xena: Warrior Princess was around. A good watch for anyone looking for a show like Xena or someone who wants to jump into a new world and story. I can't really imagine the average TV viewer getting into this show, however.
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Annie Schulz
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
One of my Favorite Shows!
Legend of the Seeker is a really great TV show, I watched all of the episodes in just days. You can't go without a show without someone dying. There is some inappropriate parts with Richard and Kahlan and some other people. Overall it is a must see.
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Mav J
kid, 13 years old
kid, 13 years old
Awesome
This show is absolutly awesome! Very positive role models are all over the show and I would reccomend this for 12 and under.
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Uknown person
kid, 1 year old
kid, 1 year old
completely appropriate
read the books first
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bethroxy
teen, 17 years old
teen, 17 years old
LOVE THIS SHOW.
I cant believe it was cancelled. The first season should be perfect for young teens to watch, but even I started noticing towards the end of the second season, the show begins to get pretty brutal.
Things to watch out for are small, but there are certain scenes, for example torture scenes, which can be a little disturbing. Basically, certain people are tortured until they break, and are able to be controlled by someone else.
Also, in the later episodes, there are a few sex scenes or references to sex.
Overall a great show. Should not be too mature for young teens to watch. NOTHING like supernatural or anything like that. This show is similar to... merlin. Give it a try!
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larryjbam
parent of and 3 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 15 year old
parent of and 3 , 11 , 12 , 14 , 15 year old
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ourshire
parent of 10 and 14 year old
parent of 10 and 14 year old
second season a bit racier than first
we really enjoyed this show, but the second season took on a much more distinct adult flavor. darker, scarier dead creatures, and sex. we review them before we watch them with the kids, but the kids have lost interest since it no longer has that hopeful playfulness from the first season. i would still watch it, but it is hard to find a family show in this genre.
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Evanup
teen, 14 years old
teen, 14 years old
Good for double digit ages.
It's a great show for 9+.
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