Apple TVLegend of the Seeker (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 6.5
Overview
The adventures of woodsman Richard Cypher, who discovers that he was born to fulfill a prophecy of becoming a guardian hero to oppressed people. With the help of a mysterious woman named Kahlan and a wise old wizard named Zedd, he must stop a ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrant from unleashing an ancient evil and enslaving the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Female Combat: Yes
Overview
The adventures of woodsman Richard Cypher, who discovers that he was born to fulfill a prophecy of becoming a guardian hero to oppressed people. With the help of a mysterious woman named Kahlan and a wise old wizard named Zedd, he must stop a ruthless and bloodthirsty tyrant from unleashing an ancient evil and enslaving the world.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The series' central conflict against tyranny is universally appealing, but its solution emphasizes individual heroism, moral clarity, and the restoration of a traditional, prophesied order, aligning more with right-leaning values rather than systemic critiques or progressive ideals.
The series features traditional casting without intentional race or gender swaps of established roles. Its narrative centers on a classic hero's journey, portraying traditional identities neutrally or positively without explicit critique.
Secondary
The show features female characters Kahlan Amnell and Cara Mason, who are highly skilled in various forms of physical combat. They are frequently depicted defeating multiple male opponents through martial arts, sword fighting, and melee weapons in direct confrontations.
The show "Legend of the Seeker" adapts Terry Goodkind's "Sword of Truth" novels. All major characters, including Richard, Kahlan, and Zedd, maintain their established genders from the source material in the on-screen portrayal.
The show is an adaptation of Terry Goodkind's 'Sword of Truth' novel series. A review of the main and recurring characters from the source material and their on-screen portrayals reveals no instances where a character's established race was changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
6.5
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.6
7.4
Critic Ratings
4.6
N/A
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