Legend of the Seeker is based on the Sword of the Truth novels. It is a new series produced by the Hercules/Xena producers. I'm afraid the tv show will not be as good as the books.
Nov 1.
http://www.legendoftheseeker.com/
Well no movie or TV show is going to be as good as the books they come from..... ;D
Still looking forward to this show anyway! Just think of it as another Hercules or Zena with a better plot! (maybe?)
Any news on what channel is going to carry it?
That's one way to think of it. I just worry they'll camp it up like Hercules.
It's in syndication so it'll vary. There's a station locater on the site. In Nashville it's on the CW on sat.
I'm of mixed emotions about this. On one hand, I really, REALLY liked the core idea of the series. The characters, powers, etc were all very cool. On the other hand, the series seemed to take F-O-R-E-V-E-R!!! I swear, each book seemed to take place over the course of ONE DAY!! And the next book picked up the NEXT DAY!! Time didn't seem to move. There always seemed to be some convenient reason to keep the characters separated and there just never seemed to be any pay off. Admittedly, I only read the first 5 books, but it got to the point that Jagang was always over the next hill.
I'll pobably give the TV series a shot though. I loves me a good fantasy/medieval/sci-fi series!!
That and the Mord-Sith were pretty sweet! ::) :P
I know what you mean. The books got repeated the same themes and got into huge side stories. The last one I read Richard was forced to carve an idol. The reviews for the next book said it was a side quest for a minor character so I gave up reading. Hopefully the tv format will force better pacing.
I'm a huge geek for the Goodkind series....
Yea, RFP, you finished with faith of the fallen and the next book spends most of the time dealing with some other characters, but is pretty good in and of its own.
My advice, buy the audio books and listen to them while you are driving to faires far away. You could drive from TNRF to NYRF and back and still be in the same book. It took me 3 years of driving to listen to them all.
Goodkind always does rehash everything that happened in the previous books every single book, which does get real old.
I'm pretty stoked about the series, which probably means I'm in for a huge let down... but I can hope
Quote from: renfairephotog on September 19, 2008, 11:58:09 PM
I just worry they'll camp it up like Hercules.
Actually, they won't. Sam Raimi & company are intent on staying consistent with the tone and premise of the novels, even if the episodes vary a bit story-wise. They appeared at Comic-Con last July to talk about that, and the "making of" preview that ran last weekend showed the first 10 minutes and it seems pretty serious.
It's premiering this weekend, Nov. 1st/2nd. If you don't know what time & station it's on in your town, you can look it up at the official site:
http://www.legendoftheseeker.com/
Spread the word! That's what I'm doing! ;D
I've been following this pretty closely and it looks pretty good and does not have much of a "hokie" factor from what I have seen. Looks pretty darn awsome to me!
Now, they are following the spirit of the storyline but there have been some changes to the character relationships (like Zed and Richard don't know each other at the start of the book) and how some people die.. etc. It seems they did the changes so that those who don't know the books can follow along easier.
It really looks much like LOTR, probably because they shot it in the same general area.
I'm pretty stoked about it. I've been doing the word of mouth thing too, to those who I know enjoy the fantasy type TV/Movie shows.
If you have not, take a look at the 10 minute preview... it is pretty darn cool.
OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!OMG!
Yeah... that is the sound of Teach in total geek out mode!
I am a huge fan of that series from beginning to end.
-Dirtfarmer, I started on those with an audiobook gift from my kid when the first one came out. I was then driving about 2 hours each day going back and forth to work.
-I don't know how I feel about Zedd and Richard not knowing each other... Zedd was a major factor in Richard's upbringing. I will give then a chance though because I know it isn't always possible to follow a book that carefully and some changes must be made. (I Liked LoTR even though my fav character Tom was left out completely so...)
If I don't hear Zedd hollar "Bags, Richard" in the first episode I may have to boycott it though lol
*A rum toast to good news and high hopes for the Seeker!*
Well, I'm pretty sure you will get a few "Baggs" out of Zed... they seem to have written him with the humor base.... I saw on one of the previews where Zed was warning Richard to "Pay attention to the road and not her (Kahlan) posterior." which I thought held true to that character.
They seem to have made Zed much more "Obe-Wan-Kenobi-ish" as he has been watching Richard from afar instead of being friends as Richard grew up.
If you can get past Kahlan having blue instead of green eyes, the Ta'Harans (sp) not being blond hair blue eyed and some minor changes (I'm sure there will be bigger ones to make it mesh with 1 hour episodes) then I'm sure us audio book/book fans will be happy.
This might answer some of your questions... Just learned that the iTunes store is now carrying both the "Making Of" special that aired last weekend, AND a preview of the first 30 minutes of the pilot!
I'm downloading it now... Here's the iTunes link:
http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTVSeason?id=293550570&s=143441
Oh, forgot to mention... Free! :D
I didn't know there was a special over the weekend. I was at faire anyway. I'm not gonna download it don't want spoilers even though I read the books.
I Just have to remember to watch this weekend.
They did a good job with it. They changed some stuff but not as bad as I feared. It'll be nice to see how they translate it to tv.
Was worried that they were going to screw it up badly. :o
And the changes so far are quite a few, but nothing deadly...
And I will diffidently keep watching the show.
Yep they did a good job. ;D
(and in the one part that DR takes out his own general, I believe that we get a quick glimpse of what I think is one of the Mord-Sith (the one who brings him the goblet) in one scene)
They did an Ok job. I don't so much care that they are not following the story-line directly, but what was up with the CGI...I thought it was horrible for the GAR.
Also, could they possibly make Rahl's men's more wooden, with generic lines and costuming. They would have done better if they just went to a faire and picked out some paytons in their costumes to be soildiers.
Rahl's men looked like any number of Chaos or Dark Cloud guys - and I think Dark Cloud is more intimidating with their parade chants.
I haven't read the books, so I have no basis for comparison, but I think it's quite good just on its own. I don't have that feeling that I can't follow the story because I didn't read the books. The bad thing is when it's on. I have to choose between leaving faire early or missing the show!
I saw the two hour movie last week...Dvr'd it. I enjoyed it. I have not read the novels, but was impressed that they are are based on real literature.
I have missed Hercules, Xena, Buffy, and Angel. I am glad there is something Fantasy/Sword and sorcery back on TV. I have the series Dvr'd. It is on, here in Pittsburgh, on the CW at 5pm. Can't wait to watch it tonight.
Just a reminder to anyone who might miss an episode here and there... they come out on iTunes on the Monday after the weekend the new episode shows. And sometimes, local stations will re-run the previous week's episode in another weekend slot.
The show is a lot of fun, I'm enjoying it so far!
The second episode has aired and I thought it was alot of fun. The fight choreography is good and I like the way it is shot (a la 300).
As far as the costuming goes, at least it is real Chain mail, on the Darkeenans and not the glitter, Disco Ball shirts they use on the BBC's Robin Hood.
I can't wait til Saturday!!!
They finally explained some of the Confessor's power.
The CGI of Zedd's disguise was real bad.
the CGI is bad...but it was bad in Xena and Hercules also. At least they have stayed away from the campiness of those series.
While I'm really enjoying the show... ;D
I don't remember any of the story so far... ???
Has it been that long that I don't remember the story or are they even staying with the books?
Or is this going to be more based on the world of the "Seeker" than the real books?
i have a friend that's a huge fan of that series and was rather disappointed with it. didn't even bother watching it after the first two episodes.
I admit liking it to a point but...
It just isn't the same.
I agree with it being good, but this just isn't the Richard/Kahlan/Zedd/Addy that I was hoping for. Addy being scared of a soldier... I don't think so. But I do think they did well at getting her accent right. Zedd just isn't Zedd to me. Only heard him being hungry once or twice and he uses actual magic WAY more on the series than in the books. Kahlan is probably the closest, but she just doesn't seem to have that regal bearing she is supposed to (and btw, what the H3ll was the deal with changing her life story? the whole bit of her being freed with the death of her mother? No.) Richard is just way to... unsure of himself... to wishy washy I think.
Having said all that, I think this series is pretty good for what it is. It just isn't what I was hoping for. I will keep watching it.
*maybe there could be a storyline where he frees a rum distillery... that would be fun*
My 2-cents...
Like Var, I have not read the books, so I have nothing to compare it too, but perhaps this is a good thing. As has been mentioned, movies/TV shows rarely are as good as the books upon which they are based.
On its own, I do find the series quite enjoyable, good entertainment on the CW here in Baltimore, over weekend evenings. I'll keep watching.
I am definatly going to keep watching. Richard seems to be building in confidence, and I like how they are using his good deeds to slowly build the legend.
Zedd is very funny...Cranky, yet warm. Kahlan...uh WOW is all I will say about her!!!
I am going to l;ook for the books, but will try to keep them seperate in mind. As with most TV/Movies based on books they (networks producers) do not always get it right (look at what they did to the X-men *shudder*).
the first episode reruns next week.
hey Zedd was eating again this week show.
I've only caught one of the shows and it was good enough to keep my attention and not change channels. But Sat nights are busy for me so I often miss it. Although I do have to give it credit for the next series of books that I will be reading.
I do not enjoy watching movies/tv series with out reading the books first. The remakes of hte books are always off and I am one who likes to know what is happening, what got left out. Off to Barnes & Noble for me
I am still watching it because it is well written but they seriously messed up on two major characters to me. Shota and Sam. Shota does not leave the reach until after meeting richard and this Shota was far less intense than in the books. They made her more of a minor nuisance than the major force she is. Samual... well... I admit it would be hard to do him justice, but they just missed the boat completely on him... I had him pictured as being halfway similar to Gollum in the way he acts.
*I have learned that if you drink plenty of rum it helps make it better though.*
Rum isn't my drink of choice. But I keep hearing grand reviews on it and might just have to put it in the mix.
Pick up Wizard's First Rule. The book is more intense than the show.
Quote from: renfairephotog on December 09, 2008, 11:31:17 PM
Pick up Wizard's First Rule. The book is more intense than the show.
That is always very true. I have more time to read than watch tv. I think I will take a trip to Barnes & Nobles today during lunch. Thanks for the tip.
last week's show in on WGN right now. It's still wednesday rigght?
Dang and I missed it. I thought it only came on on Saturdays? I really need to get a tv guide
I just found out its was on wed, Usually we're watching bones at that time so we didn't know. But it's on Wednesday nights in case you miss it on the weekend.
http://www.wgnamerica.com/pages/legend_seeker/
Legend of the Seeker, a new series from the producers of Hercules and Xena, airing Saturday 5p East | 2p West and Wednesday 9p East | 6p West!
Great thank you. I might get to catch up some what.
Hulu is streaming (http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=48409670) the show. You can watch online.
new episode tonight, Mord-Sith.
Thanks for heads up, didn't even think to watch it tonight :o, figured it was another rerun!
(Must continue to remember that, this is not the books, this is not the books, this is not the books. ::))
Not the books but finally an intense episode, Should have been a two parter to extend Richard's torture. And show how bad the Mord-Sith were.
I was kind of disappointed as well with the mord-sith episode. In the book that piece is how Richard gets to Darken Rahl and could be considered part of how he defeats Rahl. Also I was a bit confused by the part where Richard and Kahlen were on opposite sides of that door.
I was really looking forward to the mord-sith. They really let me down on this one I think.
They pretty much changed everything on them. They don't die from just a touch from a confessor now, she didn't "marry" Richard, Richard didn't turn the sword white and what was that bringing her back to life nonsense?
Also, there are more confessors than Kahlan? WTH?
I have to repeat the mantra once again... the series is not the book... the series is not the book... the series is not the book
*It's like drinking from a rum bottle and getting scotch. Not a bad thing, but not was was supposed to come out*
ok... seriously...
One of the best heartwarming parts of the books was Rachel being adopted by Chase
WTH!
I swear... I only watch this series to see what parts of the story will be changed next...
Chase takes in Rachel, trains her as a young warrior of badassness
now.. she is going to be raised by a cook.
sigh
*the writers need to have their rum rations cut*
I feel your pain Teach!
Too many confessors, Richard didn't get the Mord-Sith weapon, and he hasn't had any side effects from using the sword to kill people, ect, ect...
As far as bring her back to life, it is a Mord-Sith power, just didn't happen that way in the book. ::)
Though she had to use it on Richard after he pissed her off. I think more than once, but can't remember for sure.
I'm still trying to learn just watch and enjoy. Just watch and enjoy.
Not the book Not the book. I'm gonna reread the book.
ok... so... um...
Kahlan wasn't the Mother Confessor already?
and... there are still other confessors?
at least 3 of them anyway...
and.... when a confessor dies, you get your life back?
and... um
I am totally confused
not the book... not the book... not the book... not the book...
*need the rum... need the rum*
Well hey... an episode that didn't completely revise the story!
Finding out Zedd had a brother was unexpected.
He didn't grow up in the wizards enclave... but I can deal with that kind of revising I guess
Outside of that, this was pretty much what I was hoping the series would be like.
New stories along the journey. Fitting them in with the main storyline as they can.
This... was pretty much my favorite episode so far.
*Rum toast to this episodes writers... well done!*
I have not been able to watch the dreck.... I tried to stomach it, but Rami has so completely twisted the the story that it just seems so generic instead of innovative, as I thought the book was. Maybe you have to make it simpler so the dumb public can understand, but once you had the Sisters of the Light behind the sliding rock wall out in the woods... I just could not take it anymore.
What's up with the rerun tonight? >:(
I havent been able to catch any one tv yet. But I have been watching the episodes online. I have 3 down and I dont know how many to go. I still need to go buy the book. As I am sure it will be much more entertaining.
A clip show. Ahhh
I long ago stopped pretending this would be like the books, and started to enjoy it for what it is...
I especially like the look of the season 2 opener. This is why I'm still interested.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu8T3rsnaa0 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pu8T3rsnaa0)
That's Charisma Carpenter of Buffy fame who gets thrown in the drink!
So Season 2 started last night. Wow, books went right out the window. They're just using character names and creature descriptions now. I just hope this series doesn't ruin the chances of a run of movies down the road.
I havent read the books, it kinda puts me off that he has SSOOOOOO many books in 1 continuing series.
however I caught one episode of the show about 8 months ago on tv and really liked it.
I've been catching up on season 1 online on netflix.
Its pretty good, great for fantasy garb.
from what you guys are all saying seems I should be glad I haven't read the books so I don't have anything to compare it to
Auryn,
I would really suggest reading the books sometime. The show is fine but in my mind it has to exist on it's own merit. It is NOT Terry Goodkind's Sword of Truth series anymore. The producers have borrowed names and general themes in a kind of fantasy shorthand. I too like the watching the show. I think they got a great actress to play Kahleen. So far the actress that plays Cara seems perfect but she's held back by the fact that they've rewritten who Cara really is at heart. I also like the costumes. I want to make a wizard garb like Zed's except with blue tones instead of red.
So what does everyone think of Season 2 so far? It's not the books but after the first couple of episodes of Season 1 I gave up on it following any of the major plot points and just enjoy it for what it is. Yes I would prefer a big budget movie that more closely followed the books but I still love the show. And I am really liking Kahlan's new garb. Very hot!!
Quote from: Terry Goodkind
If you don't like the show, you can blame Ken Biller. If you like the show, you can blame Ken Biller for that too. I wrote the characters and the stories that are in the books. What Disney did with it is packaged things into what they believe is entertainment for television.
I was reading the books for the first time when the TV series came out, and was half way through book 4.
I watched the first 3 episodes, and not only have I not watched the show since, I haven't picked up the book again. I have only failed to read 2 other books that I started, in my whole life.
I am aware that TV shows are rarely as good as the books, and have seen some of my favorite books butchered, but it is pretty bad when a TV series can chase me away from a pretty good book series.
I have read the books- maybe not 11 but 8 or 9 for sure. The earlier books were the best. Its hard to sustain a series that long.
I thought I remembered seeing a TV movie or episode in a
Sword of Truth series recently. When I didn't see it again I began to hope it was just a figment of my demented imagination. Guess not. >sigh<
I suppose the show might have been OK if I hadn't had such high expectations based on the books. Movies are never as good but those books were
really good. I need to look for the last few volumes.
Quote from: meauho on February 01, 2010, 11:10:05 AM
...I have only failed to read 2 other books that I started, in my whole life.[/color]
I think I have a copy of
Satanic Verses somewhere if you'd like to try for 3. ;)
Pedlar
Well I took the leap and I read "wizard's first rule" this past week. I read it in 6 days. Its a really good book and the fact that I had 10+ hours in layovers in airports helped to get through it so quickly.
I love the book.
That being said I am glad I saw the tv show first because if I had read the book first I would have hated the tv show.
I still like the show and I am going to continue watching it. I am just going to treat them as two separate entities.
Plus I really like the actors they chose for the show, I think they do the character's personalities justice. The guy they got for Richard I think maybe should be a little taller and buffer but otherwise they did great.
I have a few other books to read before I jump into "stone of tears" but I look forward to it.
Glad I took the leap.