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#WHERE CAN I WATCH LEGEND OF THE SEEKER FREE TV#
I was also disappointed that Rahl turned out to be Richard’s brother in the TV show (as opposed to his father in the books). Although I like Parker’s Rahl, I wish we could see him do more evil things … torture people, kill puppies, whatever - he needs to be more evil and more sinister. In contrast, Book Rahl scares the hell out of Richard and Kahlan during their little voodoo night at the Mud People’s village. After his death, he becomes the spokesperson for the Keeper, and he doesn’t really do much beside talk in a contemptuous voice. And yet, TV Rahl still comes off as relatively tame compared to Book Rahl. These details have been left out of the TV show, which makes TV Rahl less creepy and pitiable (we need to fear Rahl, not pity him). Book Rahl’s odd habits include licking his fingertips, and his lower body is disfigured by burn scars. The show’s creators have taken liberties to adapt the character to the screen - instead of deceptive white robes, TV Rahl wears typical villain red. Still, both Richards seem to have a strong sense of justice and compassion, which is why I’m quite satisfied with Craig Horner‘s portrayal of the character (not to mention the fact that Horner is eye candy for us female fans).ĭarken Rahl – Speaking of eye candy … Craig Parker may look nothing like Darken Rahl (who is supposed to have blond hair, blue eyes, and perfect features), but Parker does have a soft-spoken kind of oily charm that is just perfect for the role. Book Richard also constantly threatens to kill people, male and female alike, and he’s much more utilitarian in other words, he will kill someone or let someone die if he thinks it’s for the greater good. This was touched on in the Season 2 episode, “ Fury,” but in general, TV Richard doesn’t often show that anger. In the books, although Richard is gentle inside, one of his defining characteristics is rage - the Sword of Truth’s magic constantly draws fury out of him.
#WHERE CAN I WATCH LEGEND OF THE SEEKER FREE SERIES#
For me, the Richard in the TV series seems very young, innocent, chivalrous, and passionate for justice. Richard Cypher – Let’s start with the Seeker.
Also, keep in mind that I’ve only read Wizard’s First Rule and Stone of Tears (I’m just starting Blood of the Fold). Since I can’t possibly cover all topics and points of view, I hope that you’ll participate in the discussion by sharing your thoughts in the comments. Still, I thought it would make for an interesting discussion to examine some of the differences between the books and the show, and to discuss whether the changes have been for the better or the worse. Since I was introduced to the books through the TV series, I tend to be less sensitive to the liberties taken with characters and events from the novels.
Fans of the Sword of Truth novels tend to have strong opinions about the way Terry Goodkind’s stories have been translated to the screen in Legend of the Seeker.