Comments on: Q&A: Legend of the Seeker Producer Ken Biller Still ‘Hopeful for A Third Season’

By: marcrav

marcrav — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:45:29 +0000

Hi, I’m from Brazil and I got to know the show only two weeks ago. I watched all episodes from first and second seasons through these two weeks and found the show amazing. It’s not an ordinary fantasy show. The plots are very well written. The actors are very good. And the notion of truth and justice that comes with the three mains characters, especially Kahlan, is very important to be shown in television. Also, all the principles in the use of magic can be applied to the real life. Anyone who is tuned with the real mysticism knows that the way that this theme is treated in the show is a nice example of guidance. At last, It’s very pleasing seeing an beautiful actress like Bridget managing to build up such a strong and delicate character, at the same time, like Kahlan, whose beauty comes much more from her acts then from her aesthetics; she is a real actress instead of just another beautiful woman on the screen. By the way, all the cast is very, but very powerfull. We can’t compare them with the cast of Hercules or Xena. For someone (I’m 36) who grew up reading The Lord of The Rings, The Mists of Avalon and Foundation The Legend of The Seeker is a diamond amongst dust in the world of television.

Congratulations! Mariana Craveiro

By: ivyteainn

ivyteainn — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 21:28:31 +0000

Obviously we need to convince ABC to find another avenue to broadcast the show. Writing ABC may help, I would urge everyone to do that. Send a letter. Don’t wait, be proactive. I also get a direct mailing of the new shows through ABC, you can too. Probably, though I don’t know this, they watch that numbers that view the program through that site. As to the Tribune stations, boycott them, don’t watch them. I disagree with others, you need to let them know that you are angry with them. Keep sending them e-mails. I also disagree with the notion that they can’t change their minds. Don’t let them off the hook.

By: orchardist

orchardist — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:41:51 +0000

The appeal to me:
- Seriously above-age production value. The shooting in NZ makes the setting it’s own character. Like LOTR, it gives you a feel of a real “different” world. In general there is much more of a LOTR feel for me than an Xena feel.
- Compelling plotlines with real consequences. The reset button is hit often regarding the main love story but it still manages to progress in an understandable fashion.
- Excellent characterizations. Not two-dimensional and they show progress along the way. More importantly, the good guys are good guys. No useless dragging the hero’s through dark spaces. Even when they are challenges with moral dilemmas, their inner goodness remains intact. They make mistakes, show human weaknesses, and struggle with the right choices but it’s a consistent yet developing characterization. No “lightswitch personality developments”. It’s all earned and again, no Anakin Skywalkers (good people who fall from grace while we watch hopelessly). In this fashion, the series is a hopeful series where doing the right thing may be difficult but it’s clear it’s the right thing — no useless punishment for being a good guy.
- Out of the park action sequences. The fighting is far better than one would expect on a TV show. The use of “bullet time” where appropriate gives at least two or three “cool shots” each episode. It’s just FUN to watch.

So in sum: Good production value, good characters, good plot, and excellent action sequences. Who could ask for anything more?

By: Kevin Bachelder

Kevin Bachelder — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:38:55 +0000

> I’d love to hear from some commenters about
> the appeal of this show to them. – mimsysnark

There are several things that appeal to me. On one level it’s a story about two people who come to fall in love with each other but they both have commitments that stop them from being able to move forward with a physical relationship. On another level it’s a well done adventure story about a group of people who are on a quest. Above all else it’s a show about a group of characters that you come to know and love and feel like you’re right there with them on their journey.

I hope that helps. :)

By: mimsysnark

mimsysnark — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:44:31 +0000

Hmm, I think I’ve seen this show on during the doldrums of Saturday afternoon channel surfing, right? Seemed pretty generic to me, so I’m surprised to see this article about it. I know I don’t have much to contribute, but I’d love to hear from some commenters about the appeal of this show to them.