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"BeastMaster" (1999): :  -- The sword and sorcery adventures of a wandering adventurer who has the ability to communicate with animals.

Overview

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5.6/10   394 votes
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Writers:
Sarah Dodd (writer)
Edwina Follows (writer)
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Seasons:
1 | 2 | 3 full episode list
Release Date:
9 October 1999 (USA) more
Plot:
The sword and sorcery adventures of a wandering adventurer who has the ability to communicate with animals. full summary
Awards:
2 nominations more
User Comments:
A big mess, but often fun to watch more (21 total)

Cast

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Jackson Raine ... Tao (65 episodes, 1999-2002)

Daniel Goddard ... Dar (65 episodes, 1999-2002)
Steven Grives ... King Zad / ... (32 episodes, 1999-2002)

Monika Schnarre ... The Sorceress #1 / ... (29 episodes, 1999-2002)
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Additional Details

Runtime:
45 min (66 episodes)
Country:
Australia | Canada | USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Filming Locations:
Queensland, Australia

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Arina: Do animals always do what you ask?
Dar: Sometimes. They are like humans. They listen, but it doesn't always mean they heard you.
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Movie Connections:
Follows The Beastmaster (1982) more

FAQ

Where can I find a copy of all 3 complete Seasons of Beastmaster for a good price.
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8 out of 11 people found the following comment useful.
A big mess, but often fun to watch, 8 June 2002
Author: budikavlan from Irving, TX

It seems from watching that the producers of this series didn't take the time to plan their "bible" before beginning the series. The basic story, handed down from Andre Norton through the series of films, was fine, but this kind of high-concept fantasy series requires an established mythology to guide the storytelling. This one seemed to flounder around without much dramatic impetus. The leads were highly appealing, if inexperienced at the beginning of the series, and individual episodes were often entertaining. The final story arc over the last half of the final season was too slapdash and amateurish to redeem the series as a whole. While it did draw the story to a finish, it wasn't a particularly compelling finish; the appearance of Marc Singer (the star of the Beastmaster films) was a silly stunt. One can only hope that Daniel Goddard and Jackson Raine move on to better projects--both are appealing enough to merit it.

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