TV series

Hercules

2005 · 1 season

A somber, mythic slog through betrayal and blood, with occasional camp flourishes and a heavy sense of doom.

Tagline: Half God. Half Man. All Power.
Overview: A chronicle of the life of the Greek hero who after killing his three sons must perform five labors to repent.
How it feels: Dark, earnest, melancholic and campy. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Redemption, guilt, family, betrayal
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: redemption
guilt
family
betrayal
fate
Places: fantasy world
small town
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong