Hercules

Hercules

On Syndication, ABC

1998–19991 season65 episodes23 min6.9 / 10

A bright, energetic animated adventure comedy that follows a young hero's training through episodic labors, grounded in warmth and humor rather than genuine peril.

Follow Herc's many labors during the years he spent training on how to be a hero under the tutelage of satyr Phil. Many of the Olympian Gods and Goddesses pay visit to the young hero-to-be and help or hinder him in his new adventures.

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Questions people ask

  • Does Hercules leave you hopeful? Yes, very. More hopeful than 97% of series.

  • Is Hercules easy watching? Yes, very. More comforting than 91% of series.

  • Is Hercules sad? Barely. Less sad than 88% of series.

  • Is Hercules scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of series.

  • Is Hercules violent? Not especially. Less violent than 59% of series.

These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

27/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity21

How unlike any other series this one feels

Surprise23

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love39

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Everything like Hercules, and what each one shares →

Like Hercules

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Hercules

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Hercules, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Hercules, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Hercules, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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