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- 178 VOTES. Blood of Zeus. Blood of Zeus is a monumental exploration into Greek mythology that effectively combines riveting storytelling with stunning animation.
- 103 VOTES. Xena: Warrior Princess. Xena: Warrior Princess is an iconic foray into the realm of Greek mythology, presenting a fierce and complex female protagonist who goes toe-to-toe with the gods, heroes, and monsters of ancient Greece.
- 111 VOTES. Hercules. Hercules is a captivating portrayal of one of the most celebrated heroes in Greek mythology, delving into the trials and tribulations that define the demigod's incredible journey.
- 54 VOTES. Clash of the Gods. Clash of the Gods is an engrossing documentary-style TV series that masterfully delves into the captivating myths and legends of ancient Greece.
- Cupid, ABC
- Valentine, The CW
- Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Syndication
- Xena: Warrior Princess, Syndication
- Young Hercules, Fox Kids Network
- Troy: Fall of A City, BBC One/Netflix
- Blood of Zeus, Netflix
- Atlantis, BBC One
- Olympus, Super Channel/Syfy
- The Odyssey, Rai
We’re starting off with something a little lighthearted before we dive into the shows with heavy doses of Greek mythology. Now I know what you’re thinking: “Isn’t Cupid a Roman god?” Well, yes. ABC’s revival of the 1998 series Cupidis named after the Roman god of love (whose Greek counterpart is Eros), but the series does use a mix of Greco-Roman m...
Our next show is another that takes place in modern times, focusing less on the myths themselves and more on the characters – a fun, comedic take on them though sadly, the show only lasted for one season. Valentinefollows the titular Valentine family as they fulfill their mission to bring soulmates together, using methods they’ve needed to adapt to...
If you were a little boy growing into his preteens in the mid-90s, this is probably the Hercules that you know and remember. Hercules: The Legendary Journeysran for over a hundred episodes within six seasons and true to its title, does indeed chronicle various legendary journeys Hercules takes with the help of his regular companion Iolaus (and Salm...
Where there was Hercules, there was Xena. She first appeared as a recurring character in Hercules: The Legendary Journeysbut was such a strong and well-liked character that eventually, a spin-off was created for her as the protagonist. The eponymous Xena is a mythical warrior with a dark past. Now, she’s on the path to redemption by helping those i...
Young Herculesonce again tells the story of the famed mythological hero while he was still a hero-in-training. Given the youth of the characters (with Hercules played by a young and dashing Ryan Gosling), Young Herculesis geared towards a younger audience as well. Throughout the show, Hercules is attending warrior training at Cheiron Academy, under...
The story of Troy and the Trojan War is a prime example of a love story gone horribly wrong; of how falling in love with the wrong person can be catastrophic (although not every story will end in a war of this scale, of course). When Paris of Troy and Helen, the wife of Sparta’s King Menelaus, fell in love and left together, their romance sparked a...
When you first read the title and synopsis of Netflix’s for-adults animated series Blood of Zeus, the first name you’ll likely think of is Hercules. He is, after all, one of the more well-known legends of Greek mythology. In Blood of Zeus, however, we’re looking at another of Zeus’ illegitimate demigod sons: Heron. In the myths, Heron is another he...
When the BBC One series Atlantishit the air, it was wildly popular even amongst its well-established timeslot competitors. Subsequently, it was renewed for a second season but was sadly canceled before it could move on to a third. Atlantisstarts out in the present, with our main character Jason boarding a submarine to investigate an underwater dist...
Olympus was a fantasy series from Canada’s Super Channel and American network Syfy. Sadly, the series was canceledafter just one season. Set in a time where the gods and goddesses of Olympus have all been banished to the underworld, the show follows a young man (aptly) named Hero, who starts out seeking answers about his mysteriously unknown past. ...
Not to be confused with the children’s series that ran in the early 1990s, The Odysseyadaptation we’re talking about here is the 1968 co-production between German, Italian, Yugoslavian, and French creators. Hailed by critics as a an accurate depiction of the ancient world and perhaps one of the most faithful to Homer’s original Odyssey, viewers wil...
76 Metascore. When a pilot crashes and tells of conflict in the outside world, Diana, an Amazonian warrior in training, leaves home to fight a war, discovering her full powers and true destiny. Director: Patty Jenkins | Stars: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright, Lucy Davis. Votes: 698,316 | Gross: $412.56M.
3. Ouk an lavois para tou mi ehontos. 2010–2011 14 eps. 7.7 (676) Rate. TV Series. After several thousand years of service, the Greek gods are finally retiring. Each one has to settle their accounts before they are replaced by a new bureaucracy consisting of Christian saints and angels.
Valentine unusual Greek mythology show Desperate Housewives. Close. Rick & Morty took Greek mythology and used it to create an adult animated series Krapopolis Family Guy, The Simpsons, Bob's ...
Oct 26, 2023 · Stories and epics throughout history have been a constant in the entertainment world. Specifically, Greek mythology-based movies, shows, and books are some of the most fantastical and entertaining ...
Jan 29, 1995 · September 28, 2009. Clash of the Gods is a one-hour weekly mythology television series that premiered on August 3, 2009 on the History channel. The program covers many of the ancient Greek and Norse Gods, monsters and heroes including Hades, Hercules, Medusa, Minotaur, Odysseus and Zeus.
