Jason and the Argonauts
One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in Jason and the Argonauts, an epic saga of good and evil. As a mere boy Jason, the heir to the kingdom of Ancient Greece, witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of his ruthless uncle, Pelias. After narrowly escaping death, Jason flees his home and returns twenty years later to reclaim the throne. Upon learning of his return, Pelias sentences him to death. To save his life, Jason promises to deliver the most coveted gift of the gods to his uncle, the Golden Fleece. Joined by the Argonauts, a stout-hearted crew of sailors, he embarks on a perilous voyage to capture the Fleece and fulfill his destiny.
- 2000-2000
- 1 season
- NBC
- Action & Adventure, Fantasy
One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in Jason and the Argonauts, an epic saga of good and evil. As a mere boy Jason, the heir to the kingdom of Ancient Greece, witnesses the murder of his father at the hands of his ruthless uncle, Pelias. After narrowly escaping death, Jason flees his home and returns twenty years later to reclaim the throne. Upon learning of his return, Pelias sentences him to death. To save his life, Jason promises to deliver the most coveted gift of the gods to his uncle, the Golden Fleece. Joined by the Argonauts, a stout-hearted crew of sailors, he embarks on a perilous voyage to capture the Fleece and fulfill his destiny.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2000
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
Sun, May 7, 2000 89 mins
One of the most legendary adventures in all mythology is brought to life in an epic saga of one man's quest for the Golden Fleece, a gift from the gods.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
Mon, May 8, 2000 89 mins
With help from the goddess Hera (Olivia Williams, "The Sixth Sense") and his lover Medea, the orphaned Jason of Iolus sails the Argo and her crew on a perilous adventure to retrieve the Golden Fleece for his treacherous uncle Pelias (Dennis Hopper, "Easy Rider") in this star-studded retelling of the ancient myth.