Question: Thanks for the Cable Renewal Scorecard, but you forgot to include Legend of the Seeker. Will it be renewed? —David
Ausiello: I think you forgot that Legend is a syndicated show. That list only covered cable shows, hence the words “CABLE EDITION” in the headline. Capiche? But to answer your question, I’d say the cult fave is a safe bet for renewal. In related news, I’ve got more scoop from exec producer Ken Biller! In the episode airing the weekend of March 20, “Kahlan is going to have a very powerful spell put on her, and, in order to save Kahlan’s life, Richard is going to have to protect Kahlan’s greatest enemy, who is the only one who can remove the spell,” he says. “But at the same time, Kahlan is forced to go and confront her father (played by Michael Nouri), who is the man who abused her terribly as a child.” Confession: I have no idea what he just said. Read More …
Richard’s attempt to teach a peaceful people how to defend themselves unleashes an uncontrollable rage that threatens to consume them and destroy the Seeker.
The quest for the Stone of Tears brings Richard, Kahlan, Zedd and Cara to a D’Haran prison, where the dead return from the underworld to prey on the living.
Highly-anticipated second season of “Legend of the Seeker” to premiere weekend of November 7th
Two-hour television event begins with the first season’s thrilling finale followed by the riveting second season premiere episode
Tabrett Bethell Joins Cast As Series Regular and Charisma Carpenter Guest Stars
Burbank, CA. – October 7, 2009 – The captivating action-adventure series “Legend of the Seeker” will premiere its highly-anticipated second season the weekend of November 7th. The two-hour television event will begin with the first season’s thrilling finale followed by the riveting second season premiere episode. Combining elements of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance with state-of-the-art visual effects and a high level of action, “Legend of the Seeker” is an adaptation of internationally best-selling author Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth book series.
Joining the cast this season as a series regular is Tabrett Bethell (“Mei Li Johnson”), reprising her role as the fierce Mord’Sith Cara, who threatens Richard (Craig Horner, “Monarch Cove” and “Blue Water High”) and Kahlan’s (Bridget Regan, “Sex and the City” and “The Best and the Brightest”) close relationship. Additionally, actress Charisma Carpenter, best known for her starring role as Cordelia on the long-running hit series “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Angel,” will guest star in the season premiere as a wicked Mord’Sith named Triana, who challenges Cara’s authority.
Michael Hurst has posted on his official site that he has directed episode 2.2 “Baneling” and will be directing several additional second season episodes
A season 2 episode listing has been released:
2.01 Marked / Reckoning – 06 Nov 09
2.02 Baneling – 13 Nov 09
2.03 Broken – 20 Nov 09
2.04 Touched – 27 Nov 09
2.05 Wizard – 04 Dec 09
2.06 Fury – 11 Dec 09
Legend of the Seeker To Premiere Second Season Weekend Of November 7th in national syndication Eps also announce new series regular tabrett bethell at comic-con and Charisma carpenter to guest star in season premiere
San Diego, CA. ‘ July 23, 2009 ‘ The captivating, action-adventure series ‘Legend of the Seeker’ will premiere its highly-anticipated second season the weekend of November 7th, it was announced today at the 2009 Comic-Con International Convention during a panel led by executive producers Ken Biller and Ned Nalle and featuring Terry Goodkind and Bruce Spence. Shot with the exotic and rugged New Zealand landscape as its backdrop, the weekly series has resumed production on 22 all-new action-packed episodes. Combining elements of fantasy, adventure, magic, mystery and romance with state of the art visual effects and a high level of action, ‘Legend of the Seeker’ is an adaptation of internationally best-selling author Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth book series.
Legend Of The Seeker will Premier on Thursday August 13th in the UK on the Sci-Fi Channel!
In a mystical land, Richard Cypher discovers his true destiny as he, a mysterious young woman, a wise old wizard and a magical sword are all that stand between the evil tyrant darken Rahl and his quest for total domination.
Legend of the Seeker stars CRAIG HORNER as Richard Cypher and BRIDGET REGAN as Kahlan Amnell.
Richard Cypher was once but a simple woodsman, an expert tracker and explorer of the trails that run through and around his home town of Hartland, located in the province known as Westland. He was well liked by the townspeople, and looked up to his older brother, Michael, the First Councilor. Their father, George Cypher, raised the two boys after the death of his wife.
Life was an uneventful series of tasks and duties for Richard, until fate brought him together with a mysterious and captivating female, Kahlan Amnell. From a seemingly crazed old man, Zedd, the truth was soon revealed to Richard. He is a child of prophecy, the first true Seeker the world has known in a thousand years, destined to wield the powerful Sword of Truth and defeat the evil tyrant Darken Rahl.
The extras include:
* Deleted Scenes
* Forging the Sword: Crafting a Legend
* Words of Truth: Conversation with Terry Goodkind
Role: Richard Cypher 
Role: Garry Miller 
Role: Ash 
