The Shannara Chronicles: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

The Shannara Chronicles is a new TV series based on the best-selling fantasy novels by Terry Brooks. Set thousands of years after the destruction of our civilization, the story follows an Elven Princess, Amberle, a half-human half-elf, Wil, and a human, Eretria, as they embark on a quest to stop a Demon army from destroying the Four Lands.

Series details

• Title: The Shannara Chronicles
• Format: Scripted
• Language: English
• Genres: Drama, Adventure, Fantasy
• Premiere date: 2016-01-05
• Final broadcast date listed: 2017-11-22
• Status in TVmaze: Ended
• Network listed by TVmaze: Paramount Network
• Network country: United States
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVmaze community rating: 7.4/10
• TVMaze ID: 2999

Cast and credited roles

• Ivana Baquero — Eretria
• Austin Butler — Wil Ohmsford
• Manu Bennett — Allanon
• Aaron Jakubenko — Ander Elessedil
• Marcus Vanco — Bandon
• Poppy Drayton — Amberle Elessedil
• Melise — Mareth
• Vanessa Morgan — Lyria
• Gentry White — Garet Jax

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2016-01-05; final listed air date 2016-03-01; episode order: 10.
• Season 2: premiered 2017-10-11; final listed air date 2017-11-22; episode order: 10.

Source and licence

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