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The Shannara Chronicles

2016 • 5star

4.5

79 reviews

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Season 1 episodes (10)

1 Chosen, Part 1

1/5/16

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

1/5/16

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

1/12/16

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

1/19/16

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

1/26/16

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

2/2/16

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

2/9/16

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

2/16/16

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

2/23/16

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

3/1/16

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

4.5

79 reviews

Robin Ogle

March 7, 2016

If (like me) you are a fan of the original books about Shannara (by Terry Brooks) or even just a fan of fantasy novels (Tolkien, Gemmel, Abbercrombe etc) then avoid this like the plague. By contrast if you are a fan of inane, vacuous programmes full of beautiful people with no acting ability (One Tree Hill, 90210 etc) then this will be right up your street.

10 people found this review helpful

Alan Blunt

April 27, 2016

Not following the logic on pricing - why pay £36 for the season in High Def, when buying each of the 10 episodes in High Def will cost £26. Are there a lot of season-only extras, or is it just a mistake?

darran jaglall

April 22, 2016

Mr Brooks, (in my opinion at least) should be elivated to the level of Mr Tolkien as I've enjoyed his books just as must as I, (as well as grew up with) the Lord of the rings!!! Terry Brooks is a God among Authors in the fantasy range and I sincerly hope I get to keep on reading his literature for many years to come! Thank you Mr Brooks for the many hours of entertainment you've given me over the year!!! 😊😊😊

7 people found this review helpful

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