---
title: "BeastMaster"
year: 1999
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beastmaster-1999"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 2925
imdb_id: "tt0215392"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 3
episodes_count: 66
runtime_minutes: 43
community_rating: 6.5
vote_count: 58
content_rating: "TV-PG"
---

# BeastMaster (1999) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beastmaster-1999

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

BeastMaster is a Canadian television series that aired from 1999 to 2002. The program is loosely based on the 1982 MGM film titled The Beastmaster. The series chronicles the adventures of Dar, who is the last surviving male of the storied Sula tribe. Dar possesses the unique ability to communicate telepathically with the animals of his ancient world. In addition to this gift, he is endowed with the strength, courage, and fighting skills of a great warrior. Throughout the series, Dar utilizes these abilities to defend living creatures that are oppressed by the forces of evil. The show is categorized under the genres of action and adventure, mystery, drama, and science fiction and fantasy. The original 1982 film, which served as the inspiration for the series, was directed by Don Coscarelli and featured actors including Marc Singer, Tanya Roberts, Rip Torn, and John Amos. The television series itself carries a TV-PG rating.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A telepathic warrior wanders an ancient world defending oppressed creatures from the forces of evil."

### Why Watch
- unique animal communication premise
- heroic fantasy themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- loosely adapted from source material
- Tone & Suitability: The series is rated TV-PG and features action and adventure elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, fantasy, mythic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | The CW, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (22 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 66
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 9 (14%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 57 (86%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Andre Norton
- **Networks / Studios**: Syndication

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Daniel Goddard** as *Dar*
- **Jackson Raine** as *Tao*
- **Monika Schnarre** as *The Sorceress*
- **Steven Grives** as *King Zad*
- **Grahame Bond** as *The Ancient One*
- **Marjean Holden** as *Arina*
- **David Paterson** as *King Voden*
- **Ivar Kants** as *Slythius*
- **Dylan Bierk** as *The Sorceress*
- **Emilie de Ravin** as *The Demon Curupira*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is Dar, the last surviving male of the Sula tribe.

### Q: What special ability does Dar have?
Dar possesses the ability to communicate telepathically with animals.

### Q: What genre is the show?
It is categorized as action, adventure, mystery, drama, and sci-fi fantasy.

### Q: When did the series air?
The series aired from 1999 to 2002.

### Q: Is the show based on a book?
It is loosely based on the 1959 science fiction novel The Beast Master by Alice Andre Norton.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [BeastMaster — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/2925)
- [Beastmaster - Trakt](https://trakt.tv/shows/beastmaster)
- [The Beastmaster (1982) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/16441-the-beastmaster)
- [The Beastmaster (1982) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083630/)
- [The Beastmaster streaming: where to watch online? - JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/movie/the-beastmaster)

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