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The Shannara Chronicles

2016 • Syfy

4.3

175 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Chosen, Part 1

1/4/16

Thousands of years after the fall of Humankind as we know it the Four Lands is in grave danger. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of an unlikely trio: an Elvin Princess who dreams of a life outside the palace walls, a beautiful, wild and wily Human Rover and a half-elf who knows nothing of the great destiny that runs through his veins.

2 Chosen, Part 2

1/4/16

Having seen an apocalyptic vision of the world’s destruction, Amberle leaves the palace in search of answers. But when Wil and Allanon realize that only is the key to saving the Four Lands, they set out to find the Princess before the Dagda Mor’s Demons hunt her down first.

3 Fury

1/11/16

After Allanon is gravely injured, Wil and Amberle are kidnapped by Eretria and Cephalo while returning to the palace. But the Rovers are the least of their worries –Wil must learn how to use the Elfstones before a bloodthirsty Fury kills them all.

4 Changeling

1/18/16

While Amberle embarks on a deadly task to prove her worth to the Ellcrys, the Dagda Mor sends the Changeling, an ancient, shape-shifting Demon, to kill her and anyone in its way. But when a demon can take shape of anyone in the palace, finding it won’t be easy.

5 Reaper

1/25/16

Amberle, Wil and Eretria are forced to overcome their differences to survive the perils of their quest, including the nightmarish Reaper. At the palace, Ander attempts to recruit help from an unlikely ally to find the Dagda Mor – his brother’s murderer, Slanter, a Gnome assassin.

6 Pykon

2/1/16

On the run from the relentless Reaper, Amberle, Wil and Eretria take shelter in Pykon, a snowy Elvin outpost that houses a grisly secret. Meanwhile, Ander and Slanter make a devastating discovery about the Dagda Mor’s forces.

7 Breakline

2/8/16

Amberle and Eretria run from bloodthirsty Elf Hunters who relish in cutting off elves’ ears for fun, while Wil searches for them with the help of an unexpected friend. At the palace, the King sends Ander and Arion to assassinate the Dagda Mor – with devastating consequences.

8 Utopia

2/15/16

Wil and Amberle desperately search for Eretria to save her from the vicious elf hunters who kidnapped her. Little do they know, she’s stumbled upon a secret settlement of Humans and may finally feel like she belongs. But their utopia is much more than meets the eyes. Meanwhile, Allanon must inspire Ander to accept his destiny.

9 Safehold

2/22/16

With time running out, Wil, Amberle and Eretria must cross ancient Human ruins to reach the Bloodfire. But a nefarious evil stands in their way, testing their friendship and manipulating them against each other. At the palace, Allanon and Ander stave off a coup while facing the imminent attack from the Dagda Mor and his army.

10 Ellcrys

2/29/16

Wil and Amberle race to reach the Ellcrys while Allanon and Ander lead the Elvin army in an epic battle against the Dagda Mor and his Demon horde. But the cost of their quest could prove too great, altering everyone’s destinies forever.

About this show

Thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, Earth is divided into what is known as the Four Lands, whose inhabitants are a mix of races including elves, dwarves, trolls, gnomes and humans. At the center is the Shannara family, whose descendants are empowered with ancient magic and whose adventures continuously reshape the future of the world. As the story begins, dark and terrible forces thought to be confined for years, begin to escape. When Amberle, a young elven princess; Wil, the last descendant of the Shannara family; and Eretria, a human rover learn that only they have the power to stop the advancing evil, they form an uneasy alliance.Their seemingly impossible quest to save the world becomes a voyage of self-discovery as they find the inner strength to overcome self-doubt and fear, and embrace their destinies.

Ratings and reviews

4.3

175 reviews

Darryl Yeo

March 31, 2016

Firstly, I'd like to say that this show is my wife's guilty pleasure. She loves the good looking cast and the classic fantasy themes. Throw in the love triangle and you've got a very heady mix. The story centres around the Ellcrys, an enchanted tree that acts as a prison for a bunch of really horrible demon spawn. The problem is that this tree is dying which results in the gradual release of more and more evil. Of course the heroes and heroines of this tale have to somehow revive the tree or the world

6 people found this review helpful

Andrew Thomas

April 14, 2016

Given that this television release is based on the books by Terry Brooks, I was excited, and it started well enough. But by the fourth episode, it felt too rushed. Character development dropped off quickly, creating a superficial feel and some of the special effects are reminiscent of Power Rangers. After the fifth episode I stopped watching. Disappointing.

15 people found this review helpful

Cass Chapple

March 12, 2016

I won't lie that the reason this one caught my eye is because Austin Butler is a stone cold fox, but I was pleasantly surprised. Never really figured myself as one who would enjoy a show about elves, but I was very wrong. Brilliant series.

3 people found this review helpful

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