IGN has released their Legend of the Seeker: Season 1 Review

The fantasy series improved as the season progressed.

US, May 28, 2009 - The first season of Legend of the Seeker, an epic fantasy series based on Terry Goodkind's novels, was good fun, tailor made for weekend television viewing. Those who tuned in were introduced to a handsome hero, a beautiful heroine, a dastardly villain and lots of sword fighting action.

The first few episodes were burdened with too much exposition, but that is an unavoidable problem when introducing a new fantasy series to an audience who may not be familiar with the books on which the story is based. Once the main objective was firmly established -- that "Seeker" Richard Cypher was on a mission to kill the evil ruler Darken Rahl -- then the show was free to give us more action and keep things moving. The real turning point in the season was the eighth episode, "Denna." That episode both introduced the Mord'Sith as recurring antagonists, and also was the first deeply emotional episode. Building from that hour, the show upped the stakes for its characters and became much more involving.

The greatest assets of the show are the two leads, Craig Horner and Bridget Regan. Horner's Richard Cypher is a classic hero; he is earnest, brave, and selfless. He is not burdened with doubt or indecision, setting him apart from the flawed heroes that are more prevalent in today's pop culture. Likable from the start, Horner's acting improved steadily throughout the season as he grew more comfortable in the role. Bridget Regan as Kahlan Amnell is the standout of the cast. Kahlan is both strong and vulnerable; from the very start she made the audience care about her character and what needed to be done to stop Darken Rahl.

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