Legend of the Seeker

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7.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 163 Ratings

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  1. AngelB
    May 21, 2010
    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 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.… Expand
  2. ChrisP
    Sep 2, 2009
    3
    I wanted to see everything i'd imagined from the books in technicolor glory, but so far it's been disappointing. Many of the facts from the book have been twisted, there are few surprises, the viewer is told everything at a different time than in the books, arg... so many irregularities. I'm of the opinion it could've been converted to the screen and still appeal to I wanted to see everything i'd imagined from the books in technicolor glory, but so far it's been disappointing. Many of the facts from the book have been twisted, there are few surprises, the viewer is told everything at a different time than in the books, arg... so many irregularities. I'm of the opinion it could've been converted to the screen and still appeal to the masses, this translation has been poor. Sadly i won't be continuing to watch, i'll keep up the reading though.… Expand
  3. mitchD
    Mar 1, 2010
    1
    This show is a dispicable representation of its source material. If you in any way shape or form have actually read the source material (the sword of truth series by terry goodkind) The production value is cheap and acting is almost B quality. Casting was also poorly done for the show, none of the characters match their parallel personalities from the books. The only reason this show even This show is a dispicable representation of its source material. If you in any way shape or form have actually read the source material (the sword of truth series by terry goodkind) The production value is cheap and acting is almost B quality. Casting was also poorly done for the show, none of the characters match their parallel personalities from the books. The only reason this show even gets a 1 is that it shares the same (well kind of) world as an amazing epic fantasy series. RUN!...run far away and pretend that this "series" never existed. Imagine this...the chimes were let loose with the release of this show, the world in which this show resides is on its way to destruction.… Expand
  4. SeanD
    Dec 8, 2008
    0
    I just watched the first 10 minutes of the premier. All I can say is what are they thinking! Dennee not dieing BEFORE Kahlans run across? Whats with the daggers Kahlan has? The barren run across the desert is NEAR explainable, but what happened to quads? Lets not forget Richards character!
  5. XeroW
    Sep 8, 2009
    0
    I understand that this isn't suppose to be taken directly from the book but Wizards First Rule is my favorite book. I am particular in a lot of things but there are other things I can overlook, such as Richard's young looking age, but other I just cannot get passed, like the Boundry being breached in the first episode and Richard the woods guide can take down multiple battle I understand that this isn't suppose to be taken directly from the book but Wizards First Rule is my favorite book. I am particular in a lot of things but there are other things I can overlook, such as Richard's young looking age, but other I just cannot get passed, like the Boundry being breached in the first episode and Richard the woods guide can take down multiple battle hardened D'haran solders. I know that the show is very very loosely. Just because I can put a BMW logo on a 70's style volks wagon van, doesn't make it a BMW. The same goes for this show. I have to admit I'm very disappointed and haven't watched it since my heart broke after the first episode… Expand
  6. AndrewD
    Nov 29, 2008
    2
    As a huge fan of the books, i was looking forward to the show, but was completely disappointed with it. They don't follow the books at all, they create new creatures or powers in every book and change the ones the characters actually do have, the actors need to mature, and the new stories they create are completely childish and cheezy. I can't believe T. Goodkind would let his As a huge fan of the books, i was looking forward to the show, but was completely disappointed with it. They don't follow the books at all, they create new creatures or powers in every book and change the ones the characters actually do have, the actors need to mature, and the new stories they create are completely childish and cheezy. I can't believe T. Goodkind would let his books turn into this filth.… Expand
  7. JonC
    Feb 5, 2009
    3
    I guess I had too high expectations for the series. I know they had to omit stuff which is acceptable, but they changed things also. Stuff like Zedd saying a weird incarnation to get the thorn out of his hand, and smoke shaped like a snake popping out, give me a break. That's not how magic works in that universe, and they didn't even use magic at all to do it in the books. Or I guess I had too high expectations for the series. I know they had to omit stuff which is acceptable, but they changed things also. Stuff like Zedd saying a weird incarnation to get the thorn out of his hand, and smoke shaped like a snake popping out, give me a break. That's not how magic works in that universe, and they didn't even use magic at all to do it in the books. Or the barrier being green and glowing and definite like that, and of course they have to use magic catapult juice to bring it down. Or how there was a ring of fire around Richard when he got the sword, and suddenly a bolt of lightning comes down and touches it. Sorry but there is too much of that cheap, Saturday morning kind of fantasy in it for my taste (which I guess is the only thing Raimi is good at). I couldn't stand to see one of my favorite book series get changed (mauled really) like that.… Expand
  8. GregoryH
    Jan 26, 2010
    2
    If you are in anyway a fan or reader of the Sword of Truth books I cannot recommend strongly enough that you avoid this series. People who haven't read the books will probably find this show average, maybe even watchable. To fans, however this show is an appalling mess of the worst parts of the book, missed plot points, bad character development, bad acting and forced action. To sum If you are in anyway a fan or reader of the Sword of Truth books I cannot recommend strongly enough that you avoid this series. People who haven't read the books will probably find this show average, maybe even watchable. To fans, however this show is an appalling mess of the worst parts of the book, missed plot points, bad character development, bad acting and forced action. To sum up the eventual train wreck of a plot, the very first episode commits a number of fatal mistakes which brings down Goodkind's story tumbling down like a pack of cards. To name a few, Richard's farther is alive (wasn't killed by Darken Rahl), he isn't friends with Zedd, He hasn't memorised the book or even seen the book before (Confessor is now useless). The boundary is now a trivial thing that can be broken through with a few catapults. The story is so far removed its easier to say that its an entirely unrelated story where everybody inexplicably has the same names as in the book. To summarize. Forget the show, read the book. If you've already read the book, still forget the show but do something else.… Expand
  9. StephenB
    Apr 3, 2010
    1
    I keep watching this series to see how bad it really is going to get. After watching half the first season it is severely lacking in anything remotely related to the books. The only things that say that it is related to the books are in the opening credits, character names, and the original plot from the first book; kill Darken Rahl. Other than that there is nothing really related to the I keep watching this series to see how bad it really is going to get. After watching half the first season it is severely lacking in anything remotely related to the books. The only things that say that it is related to the books are in the opening credits, character names, and the original plot from the first book; kill Darken Rahl. Other than that there is nothing really related to the books. The sword of truth is a piece of steal that has no real value, other than the seeker uses it. The agiel is a small leather rod that is only about a finger width wide, look more like a police baton. It could use a lot more in the story and in the plot. Maybe if the writers read the books they would have figured out that there is already an awesome plot in them. They could take all 12 books and put them in different seasons. That way it would be a decent series to watch. Well maybe a few minor changes in characters. I would recommend that if you want to really know what this show should be to read the books and forget that this series even existed. I don… Expand
  10. EliasC.
    Nov 22, 2008
    3
    Although not a fan of massive fantasy series, I did appreciate the intent of Terry Goodkind's 'Sword of Truth' series. After watching the premiere episodes, I can see why his name and books are not credited on screen because the translation of this interesting fantasy series to TV is simply awful.
  11. Terry
    Nov 8, 2008
    1
    The books were so amazing but Legend of the Seeker is such a huge disappointment! It is unbelievably Cheezy! My family and I were so excited about this show but it has been a huge let down. I hope George R. R. Martin doesn't allow HBO to trash his creation like this.
  12. HendrikB
    Dec 3, 2008
    2
    The whole Sword of Truth franchise is crushed in the pilot episode. Legend of the Seeker is more of a relaunch of the Hercules/Xena setting than anything else. Just a couple of the characters from the books are used. By name. If you have read the book you will probably want to stay away from this series.
  13. MatthewH
    Jan 11, 2009
    2
    The Sword of Truth Series has been my favorite book series for years. That being said I expect that a tv adaption would require the book to be changed to fit the requirements of a screen play. What I would not expect is a butchering of character and plot development. I would also not expect the basic philosophy's found in the book to be diminished or entirely removed. I'm sad to The Sword of Truth Series has been my favorite book series for years. That being said I expect that a tv adaption would require the book to be changed to fit the requirements of a screen play. What I would not expect is a butchering of character and plot development. I would also not expect the basic philosophy's found in the book to be diminished or entirely removed. I'm sad to say that I will not be watching the rest of the series though I would have loved to see Terry Goodkin's world brought to life but unfortunately this series slanders his works and his name.… Expand
  14. SamB
    Feb 16, 2009
    2
    I tried watching it under the context that it was a different story from the books. On three separate occasions I have tried watching it and was too bored. I felt like turning off the tv was a more productive thing to do. Why isn't it a 1? The sword fight was sick. But i don't think I could watch the show just for that.
  15. LaceyM
    Mar 29, 2010
    3
    After about 10 minutes of the first episode, the only question on my mind was, "How did they get Terry Goodkind to agree to this?" Where to start? Kahlan is supposed to be the mother confessor from the begining, Richard wasn't rescued from Brenidon, the boundary can't be destroyed with catapults, Darken Rahl is Richard's father, he's friends with Zedd, and he memorized After about 10 minutes of the first episode, the only question on my mind was, "How did they get Terry Goodkind to agree to this?" Where to start? Kahlan is supposed to be the mother confessor from the begining, Richard wasn't rescued from Brenidon, the boundary can't be destroyed with catapults, Darken Rahl is Richard's father, he's friends with Zedd, and he memorized the book of counted shadows, which, by the way, contains the secrets of the boxes of orden, not the "secrets of power". The only reason I gave it a 3 was because Craig Horner looks fantastic without his shirt on.… Expand
  16. SeanF
    Nov 29, 2008
    1
    If they wanted to do a show with their own storylines, why did they contract Terry Goodkind's series? This show is NOTHING like the book aside from names. The characters don't even act like the story characters, not to mention there is NOTHING plot wise that is similar. IN FACT if you change the names to all the characters, and put this story in front of anyone who has read the If they wanted to do a show with their own storylines, why did they contract Terry Goodkind's series? This show is NOTHING like the book aside from names. The characters don't even act like the story characters, not to mention there is NOTHING plot wise that is similar. IN FACT if you change the names to all the characters, and put this story in front of anyone who has read the books... it would be difficult for them to name the story this is based upon!… Expand
  17. ChrisPurser
    Dec 11, 2012
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Much to my pain, I have watched the entire of the first season of this show. Having read all the books and adoring the beautiful story inside, I was hugely disappointed at the amount of 'made up' parts. I found that just in the first few episodes that they had completely made up the story, it seemed the only correct things were the names of the characters. I mean nothing against the actors in this show, they in fact did a reasonable job, despite the failure in the story. I am just going to share a few of the things that ticked me off about this show: First off, Denna the Mord-Sith wasn't killed that way, she was killed by Richard, out of love, and she stayed dead. All of the Confessors that are in the show should already be dead. One episode revolved around a kid who could read minds, that never happened! Jensen Rahl only comes into the story in the eighth book, not the first, plus she is older than about twelve. The ageil, the weapon a Mord-Sith uses is supposed to be able to fit inside your ear, and it doesn't make you travel back in time. The whole part where Kahlan has Darken Rahl's child is utter **** the ending of the story does not go like that at all. What actually happens is much more fitting and actually enhances the story tenfold. Faith of the Fallen is my favorite book, and I sincerely hope that they haven't/don't make the movie ruin that book too. If anyone is reading this and thinking that I am just rambling on an complaining too much, then you may be right. But I beg anyone who is reading this to go and read the books, they are so much better than the movies. In the books you are told of dragons that play a pivotal part in the story, when they aren't even put into the movie. The books deal with romance on a whole new level compared to the movies. If you read this and think I'm rambling, go read the books. If you've read the books and still think I'm rambling, then you haven't paid attention of understood the full complexity of the story.… Expand
  18. RobertF
    Dec 8, 2009
    2
    Well, after Episode Three i killed the entry in my DVD recorder timetable. Sad, because Sword & Sorcery is a genre I like a lot, from Fritz Leiber through Robert E Howard to Tanith Lee. How on earth could anyone produce an S&S show that is so horribly, excruciatingly bad? - fractured plot, unbelievable characters, absurd back-story, every incident plagiarised and then wrecked by some Well, after Episode Three i killed the entry in my DVD recorder timetable. Sad, because Sword & Sorcery is a genre I like a lot, from Fritz Leiber through Robert E Howard to Tanith Lee. How on earth could anyone produce an S&S show that is so horribly, excruciatingly bad? - fractured plot, unbelievable characters, absurd back-story, every incident plagiarised and then wrecked by some stupid trivial change. So I finally did my homework, and found out why -= it was "based" on a story by Terry Goodkind - a prolific user of word-processing tools who might become a writer if he ever learns how to write his way out of a paper bag. Nope, I'll wait for the cartoon remake with Alvin and the Chipmunks, surely far more suited to the starring roles than the present hopelessly inept human cast.… Expand
  19. b0rea1is
    Sep 7, 2010
    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    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.    … Expand
  20. MichaelS
    Jan 12, 2010
    1
    What an annoying show. If I hear the words "the seeker" one more time I'm going to vomit, the words must be repeated over one hundred times per episode. The series screams B-Grade. The music was obviously sourced with an inadequate budget. The acting is poor, I cringe when I hear the over-used and recycled lines used in the weakest ways possible. It is like the series has taken the What an annoying show. If I hear the words "the seeker" one more time I'm going to vomit, the words must be repeated over one hundred times per episode. The series screams B-Grade. The music was obviously sourced with an inadequate budget. The acting is poor, I cringe when I hear the over-used and recycled lines used in the weakest ways possible. It is like the series has taken the worst facets of every fantasy series and combined them to create a practical joke.… Expand
  21. notthemessiah
    Sep 28, 2015
    1
    Being a fan of the Sword and Sorcery genre and having heard good things about this series I decided to see for myself. I was bitterly disappointed. The acting is appalling and to call the storyline cheesy is being far too kind. The writers seem to think that if the cast keep repeating buzz words like 'Seeker' and 'Prophecy' it will somehow add weight to the storyline - it doesn't, it justBeing a fan of the Sword and Sorcery genre and having heard good things about this series I decided to see for myself. I was bitterly disappointed. The acting is appalling and to call the storyline cheesy is being far too kind. The writers seem to think that if the cast keep repeating buzz words like 'Seeker' and 'Prophecy' it will somehow add weight to the storyline - it doesn't, it just serves to make an already tacky series even less compelling. It doesn't even have the saving grace of being so bad it's good. Avoid this dismal series at all costs unless you enjoy disappointment.… Expand

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53

Mixed or average reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. 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.
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  2. 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.
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  3. 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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