Apple TVThe Shannara Chronicles (2016)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.3
Overview
A young Healer armed with an unpredictable magic guides a runaway Elf in her perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from an age-old Demon scourge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Overview
A young Healer armed with an unpredictable magic guides a runaway Elf in her perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from an age-old Demon scourge.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series primarily focuses on archetypal fantasy themes of good versus evil, destiny, and individual heroism, with solutions emphasizing ancient wisdom and inter-racial unity against external threats. While touching on environmentalism and cooperation, these are presented as universal virtues rather than explicit political statements, resulting in a neutral stance.
The series incorporates explicit racial recasting for a central character, departing from the source material's traditional depiction. The narrative, however, maintains a traditional fantasy structure, focusing on its core conflict without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering DEI themes.
Secondary
The Shannara Chronicles prominently features a romantic relationship between Eretria and Princess Lyria in its second season. Their queer relationship is depicted with dignity, complexity, and genuine affection, facing external obstacles common to all characters rather than prejudice related to their identity. The show treats their love story as a natural and valued part of the narrative.
The show features female characters Eretria and Jax who are skilled in physical combat. Eretria consistently uses knives and hand-to-hand techniques to overcome male Rovers and demons. Jax, a general, is shown defeating multiple male soldiers in close-quarters battles.
Bandon, a character who is an Elf in the source novels, is portrayed by a Black actor in the series. Elves in the Shannara universe are generally depicted with fair skin, making this a race swap.
The Shannara Chronicles adapts Terry Brooks' novels. All major characters, including Wil, Amberle, Eretria, and Allanon, maintain their established genders from the source material in the television series.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
7.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.9
N/A
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