Rating: 
Summary: Yes, Even Better!
Review: The first and second seasons of HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS on DVD has been nominated for a prestigious Saturn Award from The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films. The nomination is *much* deserved and one would think Season Three would not be able to come up to the awesome standards set by its impressive forerunners.However .... If anything, Season Three's DVD packaging is even BETTER than Seasons One and Two of this impressive adventure/fantasy TV series! Not only do we get all 22 episodes on DVD, including the stellar "Mercenary", "Long Live the King", "The Hind Trilogy", "Surprise" and the comic "Les Contemptible" -- but we are also treated with interviews and audio commentaries by star Kevin Sorbo and his stunning wife, actress Sam Jenkins Sorbo (who met Kevin during "Prince Hercules"), Michael Hurst (Iolaus), Rob Tapert (executive producer) , Eric Gruendemann (co-executive producer) and Wayne Rose (First Assistant Director). Everyone has something to contribute, including personal recollections of the episodes, friends, stunt men, locations and guest actors. It sincerely adds to a watcher's viewing pleasure. The quality of each DVD is remarkable; with stunning clarity and audio. The series, filmed in New Zealand, takes full advantage of the glorious scenery which we are treated to in each and every episode. The set pieces, some that are familiar and others which are new, continue to be a spectacular part of HERCULES. As are the wonderful array of guest actors, including the ever talented Rene Naufahu ("The Lady And the Dragon"/TALES OF THE SOUTH SEAS), Claudia Black ("Atlantis"/FARSCAPE), Jeremy Roberts (The Mercenary/THE MEXICAN) , Lindsey (L.L.) Ginter ("Rock and a Hard Place"/PEARL HARBOR, S.W.A.T.) and - last but not least - the late-great Kevin Smith who played Ares, God of War, in both HERCULES - in this season for the first time - and XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS. It was especially touching, while Kevin Sorbo and Wayne Rose were doing their audio commentary for "Encounter", that they acknowledged Kevin Smith and how much he is missed. By the way, we also get to see some other familiar faces, including Alexandra Tydings (Aphrodite), the ever popular Bruce Campbell (Autolycus), Lucy Lawless (Xena) and Renee O'Connor (Gabrielle) again! Included in the set I purchased was an extra special CD-Rom disc with chronicles, trivia, bios and mythology. GREAT fun for all! A nifty photo gallery and a web link, where you are connected to the official HERCULES website through your computer, is also included. With all of this in the third season DVDs of HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS one truly does look forward to what is in store for us in the Season Four release!
Rating:
Summary: Yes, Even Better!
Review: The first and second seasons of HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS on DVD has been nominated for a prestigious Saturn Award from The Academy of Science Fiction Fantasy & Horror Films. The nomination is *much* deserved and one would think Season Three would not be able to come up to the awesome standards set by its impressive forerunners. However .... If anything, Season Three's DVD packaging is even BETTER than Seasons One and Two of this impressive adventure/fantasy TV series! Not only do we get all 22 episodes on DVD, including the stellar "Mercenary", "Long Live the King", "The Hind Trilogy", "Surprise" and the comic "Les Contemptible" -- but we are also treated with interviews and audio commentaries by star Kevin Sorbo and his stunning wife, actress Sam Jenkins Sorbo (who met Kevin during "Prince Hercules"), Michael Hurst (Iolaus), Rob Tapert (executive producer) , Eric Gruendemann (co-executive producer) and Wayne Rose (First Assistant Director). Everyone has something to contribute, including personal recollections of the episodes, friends, stunt men, locations and guest actors. It sincerely adds to a watcher's viewing pleasure. The quality of each DVD is remarkable; with stunning clarity and audio. The series, filmed in New Zealand, takes full advantage of the glorious scenery which we are treated to in each and every episode. The set pieces, some that are familiar and others which are new, continue to be a spectacular part of HERCULES. As are the wonderful array of guest actors, including the ever talented Rene Naufahu ("The Lady And the Dragon"/TALES OF THE SOUTH SEAS), Claudia Black ("Atlantis"/FARSCAPE), Jeremy Roberts (The Mercenary/THE MEXICAN) , Lindsey (L.L.) Ginter ("Rock and a Hard Place"/PEARL HARBOR, S.W.A.T.) and - last but not least - the late-great Kevin Smith who played Ares, God of War, in both HERCULES - in this season for the first time - and XENA, WARRIOR PRINCESS. It was especially touching, while Kevin Sorbo and Wayne Rose were doing their audio commentary for "Encounter", that they acknowledged Kevin Smith and how much he is missed. By the way, we also get to see some other familiar faces, including Alexandra Tydings (Aphrodite), the ever popular Bruce Campbell (Autolycus), Lucy Lawless (Xena) and Renee O'Connor (Gabrielle) again! Included in the set I purchased was an extra special CD-Rom disc with chronicles, trivia, bios and mythology. GREAT fun for all! A nifty photo gallery and a web link, where you are connected to the official HERCULES website through your computer, is also included. With all of this in the third season DVDs of HERCULES: THE LEGENDARY JOURNEYS one truly does look forward to what is in store for us in the Season Four release!
Rating: 
Summary: Worst season so far
Review: The first two seasons are worth seeing. This season is terrible. It has no theme at all, no sense of direction - just a collection of unrelated poor episodes. The worst part is that Hercules second wife, who plays an excellent role, is killed off after only two episodes! What a pity. She was a much better actress than Xena and they killed her. Go figure.
Rating:
Summary: Hercules Takes Off in Season 3
Review: This is the first season of Hercules where we really get into some bravado. Herc and Iolaus really start coming into their own. The stories get more involved and the producers became more risky. A must buy for any Hercules fan.
Rating:
Summary: Fan or not. This is THE season to own!
Review: Whether you are a fan of the show or a casual viewer, Season Three is one to buy. While maintaining the serious side and not losing site of continuity, this season covers so much Pop Culture that there is chuckle and an 'I caught that before you did' that will impress your friends in every episode. The great thing about it, is that the actors and writers are so comfortable now that they can make anything work and seem almost logical. This is a great box set for any collection!
Rating:
Summary: Fan or not. This is THE season to own!
Review: Whether you are a fan of the show or a casual viewer, Season Three is one to buy. While maintaining the serious side and not losing site of continuity, this season covers so much Pop Culture that there is chuckle and an 'I caught that before you did' that will impress your friends in every episode. The great thing about it, is that the actors and writers are so comfortable now that they can make anything work and seem almost logical. This is a great box set for any collection!
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