"The Magnificent Seven" (1998) TV series 1998-2000

User Rating:

7.4/10   

Director:

Christopher Cain

Writers:

Sara Davidson (writer)
Richard Kletter (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2

Release Date:

3 January 1998 (USA)

Genre:

Western

Tagline:

The Legend Rides Again.

Plot:

When an Indian village is threatened by ex-Confederate soldiers, several villagers head out to seek help...

Plot Keywords:

Three Word Title | Based On Film | Number 7 In Title | Number In Title

Awards:

Won Primetime Emmy. Another 3 nominations

Cast

Michael Biehn	...	Chris Larabee / ... (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Eric Close	...	Vin Tanner (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Andrew Kavovit	...	John "J.D." Dunne / ... (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Dale Midkiff	...	Buck Wilmington (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Ron Perlman	...	Josiah Sanchez (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Anthony Starke	...	Ezra Standish (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Rick Worthy	...	Nathan Jackson (22 episodes, 1998-2000)
Laurie Holden	...	Mary Travis (14 episodes, 1998-2000)

Runtime:

60 min (23 episodes)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Certification:

Australia:M

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

MGM Television

Trivia:

Robert Vaughn plays Judge Oren Travis in the series. He appeared in The Magnificent Seven (1960) as Lee.

Quotes:

Ezra: Gentlemen, gentlemen, please, this is obviously a case of mistaken identity.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Guns for Hire: The Making of 'The Magnificent Seven' (2000) (TV)

Magnificent indeed!

As a dyed-in-the-wool western fan for most of my life, I was a little dubious about the series, but when it finally aired in the UK I loved it!

Some of the direction in the Pilot was a little poor and haphazard, but I loved the chemistry between the seven actors, all of whom looked as though they were having a whale of a time.

The subject matter has been varied, from prostitution to slavery, serial murder to religious intolerance, a welcome change from the shoot-em-up mindless tosh we have been offered previously. Coupled with well-written, witty scripts and a fabulous cast, it has been a revelation.

Each of the seven is well-delineated, their characters complimenting each other; from the haunted leader to the smiling ladies'-man, the earnest healer to the acquistive gambler, the quiet, deadly sharpshooter to the brash greenhorn, and, of course, the great Ron Perlman as the penance-ridden ex-preacher, it has been a true delight.

Very saddening that it only lasted two seasons - the Powers-That-Be should be ashamed of themselves.