6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Shannara Chronicles (2016)
The Shannara Chronicles (2016)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Female Combat: Yes
Race Swap: Yes
Viewer Rating
6.8
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
The series primarily focuses on apolitical themes of good versus evil, courage, and destiny within a fantasy setting. While it features elements like environmentalism and anti-prejudice that align with progressive values, these are balanced by themes of tradition, lineage, and individual heroism, resulting in a neutral overall political stance.
The Shannara Chronicles incorporates significant diversity in its casting, notably featuring minority actors in prominent roles that might traditionally be cast as white in a fantasy setting. However, the narrative itself maintains a traditional fantasy structure, focusing on adventure and character arcs without explicitly critiquing or negatively framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The Shannara Chronicles prominently features a romantic relationship between Eretria and Princess Lyria in its second season. Their queer relationship is depicted with dignity, complexity, and genuine affection, facing external obstacles common to all characters rather than prejudice related to their identity. The show treats their love story as a natural and valued part of the narrative.
The show features female characters Eretria and Jax who are skilled in physical combat. Eretria consistently uses knives and hand-to-hand techniques to overcome male Rovers and demons. Jax, a general, is shown defeating multiple male soldiers in close-quarters battles.
Bandon, a character who is an Elf in the source novels, is portrayed by a Black actor in the series. Elves in the Shannara universe are generally depicted with fair skin, making this a race swap.
The Shannara Chronicles does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate regarding transsexual representation.
The Shannara Chronicles adapts Terry Brooks' novels. Key characters like Wil, Amberle, Eretria, and Allanon maintain their established genders from the source material in the on-screen adaptation.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.1
7.0
Critic Ratings
7.9
5.2