Jason and the Argonauts: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

Jason and the Argonauts is based on the classic myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece. At a young age, Jason witnesses the brutal deposement and murder of his father at the hands of his uncle Pelias. Twenty years later, Jason returns home to claim his rightful place as king, but Pelias orders him to be executed, and in order to save himself Jason is forced to go on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece. So Jason gathers a motley crew of men and sets sail on the Argos. This Hallmark Production was created as a two part mini-series event, starring Jason London as Jason and Jolene Blalock as Medea.

Series details

• Title: Jason and the Argonauts
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
• Premiere date: 2000-05-07
• Final broadcast date listed: 2000-05-08
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: NBC
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 120 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 18414
• IMDb ID: tt0217579
• TVDB ID: 82943

Cast and credited roles

• Jason London — Jason
• Frank Langella — Aertes
• Natasha Henstridge — Hypsipyle
• Derek Jacobi — Phineas
• Olivia Williams — Hera
• Angus Macfadyen — Zeus
• Dennis Hopper — Pelias
• Jolene Blalock — Medea
• Brian Thompson — Hercules
• Adrian Lester — Orpheus
• Ciarán Hinds — King Aeson
• Diana Kent — Polymele

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2000-05-07; final listed air date 2000-05-08; episode order: 2.

Source and licence

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