Legend of the Seeker: Season 1
Metascore
53 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    70
    It is, basically, good-looking fun, and if I say that much of this might have been written by a 12-year-old, you must understand that I mean that as a good thing.
  2. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Ray Richmond
    60
    Big on style but more challenged in terms of substance, Seeker demonstrates much production savvy but at the same time too little provocative/evocative interaction aside from the ultra-violent kind.
  3. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Linda Stasi
    50
    A new syndicated series that is like the illegitimate love child of "Lord of the Rings" and a weekend role player.
  4. Variety
    Reviewed by: Brian Lowry
    50
    There's nothing howlingly bad here (except perhaps for a few of the supporting performances), but nothing particularly distinctive, either.
  5. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
    Reviewed by: Rob Owen
    50
    Legend of the Seeker may thrill some "LOTR" fans, but the content of the pilot is nothing original.
  6. Newsday
    Reviewed by: Verne Gay
    50
    Murdered innocents, a gory sword fight in slow motion and dry, witty, dialogue. Yes, it's all here, but what's missing is ... excitement.
  7. Newark Star-Ledger
    Reviewed by: Alan Sepinwall
    40
    The premise is pretty standard Joseph Campbell, journey of the hero stuff, but the execution is poor.

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User Score
7.4 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 142 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 40 out of 62
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 62
  3. Negative: 20 out of 62
  1. b0rea1is
    3
    When I first saw this show, I thought I was watching a rerun of "Xena: the warrior princess". To my surprise, it was a show I had never seen before. I soon discovered this show was like a smorgasbord of different scifi/fantasy shows all mixed together with a LOTR backdrop.

    What's with the "Sisters of the Dark"? They're supposed to be these formidable sorceresses with greatly increased powers. However, in the show, they're little more than cannon fodder. Very reminiscent of stormtroopers from the SW universe.

    I would not waste your time with this show or the book.    … Full Review »
  2. bstm300
    10
    The actors did a great job of acting out a modified version of Wizard's First Rule. For example, Craig Horner (Richard Cypher) couldn't have been more humble or witty than he was the book. Bruce Spence (Zed) also didn't disappoint. He was able to maintain a level of humor and mystery that made his role as Wizard indispensable to the plot. Still, the series would have been meaningless without the stellar performances of Bridget Regan (Kahlan) and Tabrett Bethell (Cara). To be honest, I thought Tabrett was a much better actor. I always thought her reactions and emotions were much more convincing than Bridget's. In sum, it was an excellent series replete with suspense, great fantasy action, and memorable moments. Remember, don't judge it for not following the book to the t. Enjoy it while considering they had to modify the storyline to accommodate a tight budget and younger audiences.… Full Review »
  3. AngelB
    3
    To say that the Legend of the Seeker was "adapted" from Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series is a lie. It would be better to say that only the characters' graphic descriptions and world settings had been excellently depicted in the television series but the same certainly couldn't be said for the novels' essence. As an avid fan of the novels, I am greatly dismayed that tons of the original story plots and concepts had been twisted, turned upside-down and were even missed to create an altogether new storyline. It seems as if the Legend of the Seeker has only used the Sword of Truth's characters and world settings to act on an entirely different tale. Having an entirely separate storyline, those who haven't delved yet into the Sword of Truth novels would surely find the Legend of the Seeker interesting and worth watching. They would surely be entranced by its astounding visual effects and its actors who are truly visually suited for their roles. They wouldn't find it hard not to sympathize with the characters in the long run.… Full Review »
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