Series synopsis
Jason and the Argonauts is an American family action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on NBC on May 7, 2000. It ended on May 8, 2000. It was created by Nick Willing. It stars Ciarán Hinds, Jason London, Brian Thompson and David Calder.
At a young age, Jason witnesses the brutal deposement and murder of his father at the hands of his uncle Pelias. Twenty years later, Jason returns home to claim his rightful place as king, but Pelias orders him to be executed, and in order to save himself Jason is forced to go on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece. So Jason gathers a motley crew of men and sets sail on the Argos.
Premise
At a young age, Jason witnesses the brutal deposement and murder of his father at the hands of his uncle Pelias. Twenty years later, Jason returns home to claim his rightful place as king, but Pelias orders him to be executed, and in order to save himself Jason is forced to go on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece. So Jason gathers a motley crew of men and sets sail on the Argos.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ciarán Hinds as King Aeson
- Jason London as Jason
- Brian Thompson as Hercules
- David Calder as Argos
- Jolene Blalock as Medea
- Derek Jacobi as Phineas
- Olivia Williams as Hera
- Dennis Hopper as Pelias
Supporting cast
- Frank Langella as Aertes
- Natasha Henstridge as Hypsipyle
- Angus Macfadyen as Zeus
- Omid Djalili as Castor
- Adrian Lester as Orpheus
- Mark Lewis Jones as Mopsus
- James Callis as Aspyrtes
- Olga Sosnovska as Atalanta
- Kieran O'Brien as Actor
- Andrew Scarborough as Aeson's Soldier
Guest cast
- Hugh Quarshie as Chiron
- Freda Dowie
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | May 7, 2000 | May 8, 2000 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in Jason and the Argonauts, an epic saga of good and evil. As a mere boy Jason, the heir to the kingdom of Ancient Greece, witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of his ruthless uncle, Pelias. After narrowly escaping death, Jason flees his home and returns twenty years later to reclaim the throne. Upon learning of his return, Pelias sentences him to death. To save his life, Jason promises to deliver the most converted gift of the gods to his uncle - the Golden Fleece. Joined by the Argonauts, a stout-hearted crew of sailors, he embarks on a perilous voyage to capture the Fleece and fulfill his destiny |
May 7, 2000 |
| 2 |
Part 2 One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in Jason and the Argonauts, an epic saga of good and evil. As a mere boy Jason, the heir to the kingdom of Ancient Greece, witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of his ruthless uncle, Pelias. After narrowly escaping death, Jason flees his home and returns twenty years later to reclaim the throne. Upon learning of his return, Pelias sentences him to death. To save his life, Jason promises to deliver the most converted gift of the gods to his uncle - the Golden Fleece. Joined by the Argonauts, a stout-hearted crew of sailors, he embarks on a perilous voyage to capture the Fleece and fulfill his destiny. |
May 8, 2000 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | NBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 7, 2000 |
| Last aired | May 8, 2000 |
| Runtime | 120 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Sunday at 21:00:00 |