The Shannara Chronicles 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- First Aired
- January 5, 2016
- Last Aired
- November 22, 2017
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 eps
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E6 "Pykon" (★ 7.2/10)
- Created By
- Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
- Networks
- MTV, Spike
- Where to Stream
- ITVX, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store
What is The Shannara Chronicles?
The Shannara Chronicles is an American fantasy drama television series. It is an adaptation of The Sword of Shannara trilogy of fantasy novels by Terry Brooks.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2016
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 20
- First aired
- Jan 5, 2016
- Last aired
- Nov 22, 2017
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- MTV, Spike
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.9/10 from 1,041 votes
- Format
- 2 seasons · 20 episodes
- Status
- Canceled
- Networks
- MTV, Spike
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Estimate the schedule using 20 episodes and an average 45-minute runtime.
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Overview
The Shannara Chronicles is an American fantasy drama television series. It is an adaptation of The Sword of Shannara trilogy of fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. The series is set in a world where thousands of years have passed since the fall of Humankind, and the Four Lands is threatened by an evil Demon army. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of an unlikely trio, including Amberle, an Elvin Princess, Eretria, a Human Rover, and Wil, a Half-Elf, Half-Human. The series follows their perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from the Demon scourge. The Shannara Chronicles features a mix of action, adventure, drama, fantasy, and horror elements, and is available to rent or buy. The series consists of two seasons and is rated TV-14.
Should you watch it?
“A young healer and an elf embark on a dangerous quest to save the Four Lands.”
- high-stakes fantasy adventure
- unpredictable magical elements
- contains depictions of peril
- features an ancient demon scourge
Watch it if you enjoy epic quests set in magical fantasy worlds.
The series contains fantasy themes involving demons and perilous situations.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Chosen (1) Mytharc Jan 5, 2016
- E2 Chosen (2) Core Jan 5, 2016
- E3 Fury Core Jan 12, 2016
- E4 Changeling Core Jan 19, 2016
- E5 Reaper Core Jan 26, 2016
- E6 Pykon Core Feb 2, 2016
- E7 Breakline Core Feb 9, 2016
- E8 Utopia Mytharc Feb 16, 2016
- E9 Safehold Mytharc Feb 23, 2016
- E10 Ellcrys Mytharc Mar 1, 2016
Season 2 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 2 guide & lore primer →- E1 Druid Mytharc Oct 11, 2017
- E2 Wraith Core Oct 18, 2017
- E3 Graymark Core Oct 25, 2017
- E4 Dweller Core Nov 1, 2017
- E5 Paranor Core Nov 8, 2017
- E6 Crimson Core Nov 8, 2017
- E7 Warlock Core Nov 15, 2017
- E8 Amberle Core Nov 15, 2017
- E9 Wilderun Mytharc Nov 22, 2017
- E10 Blood Mytharc Nov 22, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise?
A healer and an elf work together to save the Four Lands from a demon scourge.
Who are the main characters?
The story follows a young healer and a runaway elf.
What is the setting?
The series takes place in a fantasy world known as the Four Lands.
What is the central conflict?
The characters must stop an age-old demon scourge from destroying the peoples of the Four Lands.
What kind of magic is featured?
The healer possesses unpredictable magic that is used during their quest.
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