They call him 'The Seeker'
OK, so I know it's not too far removed from syndicated schlock like "Hercules" and "Xena," but the new original syndicated show "Legend of the Seeker," which airs on WPIX on Saturdays at 9 p.m. (with the previous week's episode typically shown at 8 p.m.) is a fun time.
Sure the acting is over-the-top and kind of B rated, but there's something really endearing about that in a fantasy show of this caliber. It shouldn't surprise that Sam Raimi, the director of some other fun fantasy flicks like "Evil Dead" and "Spider-Man" has an executive producer credit.
"Legend of the Seeker" is based on Terry Goodkind's long running fantasy novels and since I've never read them, I can't personally comment on whether the show is close to them. But from what I've read on message boards on hulu.com, where the show is available (ideal because the time slot is not conducive with having a social life), it isn't. Who cares though?
The show will have a new episode every Saturday in January and if you're looking for something fun and mindless to watch that'll fill that geeky desire to watch a fantasy show, "Legend of the Seeker" is a good option.
