The Sword and Sorcery genre was being explored to the fullest following the grand success of movies like Conan. People were amused by the idea of this fantasy genre and the writers churned out one story after another to put into movies and TV shows. While there is a long list of such movies that made it to the popularity charts around the 80s and 90s, the TV series was not far behind. It essentially became a part of American culture back in the day!
Especially during the 90s and 2000s, often regarded as the Golden Age of such TV series, we have been treated to some amazing TV shows that captured the true essence of the Sword and Magic genre. These had some interesting plotlines woven by the makers and the audiences were wooed by the promise of an engaging series. In this video, we will look into 10 such popular TV series that ruled the 90s and 2000s. If you have been a Sword and Sorcery fan, these TV shows are sure to catch your fancy!
Xena: Warrior Princess (1995–2001) – 1:31
Hercules: The Legendary Journeys (1995–1999) – 2:59
Merlin (2008–2012) – 4:15
BeastMaster (1999–2002) – 5:34
The Adventures of Sinbad (1996–1998) – 6:53
Legend of the Seeker (Series 2008–2010) – 8:09
Highlander (1992–1998) – 9:27
Sheena (2000-2002) – 10:53
The New Adventures of Robin Hood (1997–1999) – 11:54
Conan – The Adventurer (1997-1998) – 13:11
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