*Young Hercules* is a television series that serves as a prequel to the syndicated television series Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. The series follows the adventures of a young Hercules as he trains to become a hero and battles mythical creatures.
The series premiered on September 12, 1998, on the Fox Kids Network and ran for one season, consisting of 50 episodes. It was produced by Renaissance Pictures in association with Universal Television. The series was created by Robert Tapert, Sam Raimi, and Joshua Berman, who had all previously worked on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
**Cast**
* **Ryan Gosling** as Hercules
* **Dean O'Gorman** as Iolaus
* **Chris Conrad** as Pholus
* *Jennifer Aniston* as Nebula
* **Taiana Nucci** as Aphrodite
* **Nathaniel Lees** as Chiron
* **Kevin Sorbo** as Ares
* **Zoë Bell** as Alcmene
* **Robert Trebor** as Zeus
* **Bruce Campbell** as Autolycus
**Plot**
The series follows the adventures of a young Hercules as he trains to become a hero and battles mythical creatures. Hercules is the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and Hera, queen of the gods. He was born with superhuman strength and power, but he was also raised as a mortal by foster parents. When Hercules was a teenager, he discovered his true identity and began training to become a hero.
Hercules is accompanied on his adventures by his best friend, Iolaus. Iolaus is a mortal who is a skilled archer and swordsman. Hercules and Iolaus are joined by a centaur named Pholus, who serves as their mentor.
The series follows Hercules as he travels the world, completing quests and battling monsters. He faces off against a variety of villains, including the god of war, Ares, and the goddess of love, Aphrodite.
**Themes**
The series explores themes of good versus evil, friendship, and self-discovery. Hercules is a hero who is always striving to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. He learns that being a hero is not about having superpowers, but about using those powers to help others.
**Reception**
Young Hercules was a critical and commercial success. The series was praised for its action, humor, and special effects. It was also nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
The series was popular with teenagers and young adults. It helped to launch the career of Ryan Gosling, who went on to become a major Hollywood star.
**Impact**
Young Hercules was a popular television series that helped to introduce Greek mythology to a new generation of viewers. The series is still enjoyed by fans today, and it is considered to be a classic of the fantasy genre.
**Here are some additional details about the series:**
* The series was filmed in New Zealand.
* The series was nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
* The series was popular with teenagers and young adults.
* The series helped to launch the career of Ryan Gosling.
The series premiered on September 12, 1998, on the Fox Kids Network and ran for one season, consisting of 50 episodes. It was produced by Renaissance Pictures in association with Universal Television. The series was created by Robert Tapert, Sam Raimi, and Joshua Berman, who had all previously worked on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.
**Cast**
* **Ryan Gosling** as Hercules
* **Dean O'Gorman** as Iolaus
* **Chris Conrad** as Pholus
* *Jennifer Aniston* as Nebula
* **Taiana Nucci** as Aphrodite
* **Nathaniel Lees** as Chiron
* **Kevin Sorbo** as Ares
* **Zoë Bell** as Alcmene
* **Robert Trebor** as Zeus
* **Bruce Campbell** as Autolycus
**Plot**
The series follows the adventures of a young Hercules as he trains to become a hero and battles mythical creatures. Hercules is the son of Zeus, king of the gods, and Hera, queen of the gods. He was born with superhuman strength and power, but he was also raised as a mortal by foster parents. When Hercules was a teenager, he discovered his true identity and began training to become a hero.
Hercules is accompanied on his adventures by his best friend, Iolaus. Iolaus is a mortal who is a skilled archer and swordsman. Hercules and Iolaus are joined by a centaur named Pholus, who serves as their mentor.
The series follows Hercules as he travels the world, completing quests and battling monsters. He faces off against a variety of villains, including the god of war, Ares, and the goddess of love, Aphrodite.
**Themes**
The series explores themes of good versus evil, friendship, and self-discovery. Hercules is a hero who is always striving to do the right thing, even when it is difficult. He learns that being a hero is not about having superpowers, but about using those powers to help others.
**Reception**
Young Hercules was a critical and commercial success. The series was praised for its action, humor, and special effects. It was also nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
The series was popular with teenagers and young adults. It helped to launch the career of Ryan Gosling, who went on to become a major Hollywood star.
**Impact**
Young Hercules was a popular television series that helped to introduce Greek mythology to a new generation of viewers. The series is still enjoyed by fans today, and it is considered to be a classic of the fantasy genre.
**Here are some additional details about the series:**
* The series was filmed in New Zealand.
* The series was nominated for several awards, including a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Visual Effects.
* The series was popular with teenagers and young adults.
* The series helped to launch the career of Ryan Gosling.
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