The Shannara Chronicles 2016
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
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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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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Chosen (1) Jan 5, 2016
- E2 Chosen (2) Jan 5, 2016
- E3 Fury Jan 12, 2016
- E4 Changeling Jan 19, 2016
- E5 Reaper Jan 26, 2016
- E6 Pykon Feb 2, 2016
- E7 Breakline Feb 9, 2016
- E8 Utopia Feb 16, 2016
- E9 Safehold Feb 23, 2016
- E10 Ellcrys Mar 1, 2016
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 Druid Oct 11, 2017
- E2 Wraith Oct 18, 2017
- E3 Graymark Oct 25, 2017
- E4 Dweller Nov 1, 2017
- E5 Paranor Nov 8, 2017
- E6 Crimson Nov 8, 2017
- E7 Warlock Nov 15, 2017
- E8 Amberle Nov 15, 2017
- E9 Wilderun Nov 22, 2017
- E10 Blood 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.