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![]() "You know when you pick up a rock, and it has all these disgusting bugs and worms around under it? That is what looking inside people's heads is like."A young boy called The Listener is highly prized and sold as a tool to the highest bidder - or stolen, or kidnapped, or used by whoever wants the advantage. In Legend of the Seeker The world is separated by a magical boundary to protect Westland from the magics of the Midlands. In the introductory scene, a hole is created in this boundary by a Confessor (born with the ability to see truth over lies and to magically command people in forced loyalty) called Kahlan. She is on a mission to find the one true Seeker, the man who will negate the need for a boundary. Richard is the first seeker born in one thousand years, born to save a world in grave danger of being enslaved by the greedy Darken Rahl. After a good deal of fussing and whining in the midst of fighting scenes, Richard Cypher accepts his path as the Seeker. With Kahlan and the wizard Zedd by his side, they leave behind his quaint little town where he was but a woodcutter's son. Taking up the Sword of Truth, this perfectly honest, earnest young man will save the world from Darken Rahl, the magic-wielding tyrant. The Sword of Truth series is epic high fantasy. Season one of Legend of the Seeker There are continual side quests, however - some of them worthy and interesting and some that seem designed to take up space and plump up the season. Perhaps the most poignant is the one in which they return to Richard's village and find things entirely changed: the people he grew up with, led by his adoptive brother, are worshipping Rahl. There is often unnecessary emotional twisting, as seen in Episode Four, with the maternal nonsense. In Episode Five, they switch gears so many times that it leaves the viewers dizzy. Minds are changed, paths are twisty - but not in an intelligent fashion. Instead, it feels more like the powers that be are confused or overly caffeinated. There is little consistency to the world or the one-dimensional characters, which is sad, because the books are steeped in sincerity. The costumes are a joy, from the royalty to the villagers. The gowns and robes, the breeches and belts! The leathers of the Mord'Sith are particularly awe-inspiring. The variety and designs are the highlight of Legend of the Seeker The lands, however, are enchanting and perfect. New Zealand's variety and beauty lends itself perfectly to a fantasy show. The acting is reminiscent of the original Star Trek Much of the show's claim to success comes from the emotional knots they tie the viewers into; that is something that Goodkind is known for. From little girls used as slaves to the constant sorrow-slash-passion between Seeker and Confessor to the agony of killing infant sons, there seems to be no line left uncrossed. In this one way, Legend of the Seeker Toward the end of Season One, a bit of unnecessary drama is created by sprinkling science fiction into the fantasy world. Also, Seeker A magical plague, magic books and soul-bound weapons round out a tale that is pitted with holes but interesting enough to keep us watching in hopes that Lord Rahl is defeated. There is something deep and primal about the need to conquer over evil. Even pedestrian adapting and poor acting can hook us a little, when the premise is that needy. The season ends quite neatly, with the proverbial heroes and setting sun. Legend of the Seeker |
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