The Seeker

Live-action fantasy series based on The Sword of Truth novels.

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Legend of the Seeker is an American fantasy television series created by Sam Raimi, based on the fantasy novel series The Sword of Truth by Terry Goodkind. The series premiered on November 1, 2008, and ran for two seasons before its cancellation in 2010.

Quick Facts

Genre

Adventure
Sword and sorcery
Romance

Company

ABC Studios
Paperboy Productions
Renaissance Pictures

Creator

Sam Raimi

Based on

The Sword of Truth, Terry Goodkind

Starring

Craig Horner
Bridget Regan
Bruce Spence
Tabrett Bethell

Theme music

Joseph LoDuca

Country

United States

Language

English

Lore & Background

The story takes place in the world created by Terry Goodkind. The three main provinces are Westland, the Midlands and D'Hara. Westland is separated from the Midlands by a magical boundary. D'Hara is ruled by Darken Rahl. Seekers are accompanied by a Wizard of The First Order and Confessors. The first season is loosely based on Wizard's First Rule. The second season is loosely based on Stone of Tears.

Reader's Guide

The series follows the journeys of Richard Cypher (Craig Horner), Kahlan Amnell (Bridget Regan), Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander (Bruce Spence), and Cara (Tabrett Bethell) as they defend their realm. In the series, Darken Rahl is Richard's half-brother, not his father. At the end of season 2, Richard rejects the throne of D'Hara.

Did You Know?

The series was produced by ABC Studios and distributed by Disney-ABC Domestic Television.
Craig Horner played Richard Cypher in live-action, not as a voice actor.

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