Series synopsis
The Shannara Chronicles is an American action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MTV on January 5, 2016. It ended on November 22, 2017. It was created by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar. It stars Austin Butler, Ivana Baquero, Manu Bennett and Poppy Drayton.
A young Healer armed with an unpredictable magic guides a runaway Elf in her perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from an age-old Demon scourge.
Premise
A young Healer armed with an unpredictable magic guides a runaway Elf in her perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from an age-old Demon scourge.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Austin Butler as Wil Ohmsford
- Ivana Baquero as Eretria
- Manu Bennett as Allanon
- Poppy Drayton as Amberle Elessedil
- Aaron Jakubenko as Ander Elessedil
- Marcus Vanco as Bandon
- Melise as Mareth
- Vanessa Morgan as Lyria
Supporting cast
- Gentry White as Garet Jax
- Brooke Williams as Catania
Guest cast
- Anthea Hill as Heady
- Genevieve Aitken as Mallenroh
- Graham Vincent as Grandal
- Samson Chan-Boon as Cormac
- Ashlee Fidow as Elven Woman Bounty Hunter
- Tawanda Manyimo as Farmer
- Mel Odedra as Crimson Captain
- Stuart Shacklock as Perk
- Bede Skinner as Crimson Scout
- Iana Grace as Blackwatch Guard
- John Leigh as Dax
- Andrew Stehlin as Elven Man Bounty Hunter
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 20 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | January 5, 2016 | March 1, 2016 |
| Season 2 | 10 | October 11, 2017 | November 22, 2017 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chosen (1) Thousands of years after the fall of Humankind, the Four Lands is in grave danger. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of an unlikely trio: an Elvin Princess who dreams of a life outside of the palace walls, a beautiful, wild and wily Human Rover and a half-elf, who knows nothing of the great destiny that runs through his veins. |
January 5, 2016 |
| 2 |
Chosen (2) Having seen an apocalyptic vision of the world’s destruction, Amberle leaves the palace in search of answers. But when Wil and Allanon realize that she is the key to saving the Four Lands, they set out to find the princess before the Dagda Mor’s Demons hunt her down. |
January 5, 2016 |
| 3 |
Fury Wil and Amberle are kidnapped by Eretria and Cephalo while returning to the palace. But the Rovers are the least of their worries –Wil must learn how to use the Elfstones before a bloodthirsty Fury kills them all. |
January 12, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Druid A year after the War of the Forbidding, Wil’s new life is interrupted by a mysterious new figure. Eretria is reunited with someone from her past. Meanwhile, Allanon uncovers a plot that could send the Four Lands into darkness. |
October 11, 2017 |
| 2 |
Wraith Wil and Mareth search for answers. While visiting a nearby kingdom, King Ander seeks reinforcement and is given an ultimatum. |
October 18, 2017 |
| 3 |
Graymark With Wil trapped, Eretria and Mareth must work together to free him before time runs out. |
October 25, 2017 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MTV |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 5, 2016 |
| Last aired | November 22, 2017 |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Wednesday at 22:00:00 |