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From Legendary Journeys
| Series | Hercules: The Legendary Journeys |
| Season | 4 |
| Original Airdate | May 4, 1998 |
| Episode Order | 80th in Series, 21st in Season |
| Teleplay by | Jerry Patrick Brown |
| Story by | Paul Robert Coyle |
| Director | Charles Siebert |
Mourning Alcmene's death, Hercules gets a surprise visit from Zeus. On top of that, Zeus makes him a stunning offer to become a full god. Given the many issues between them, Hercules is torn over what to do. Also factoring into his decision is his reminiscing over his previous brush with godhood. Years ago, he took Ambrosia from Apollo – the experience making him rather arrogant, giving him the wrong kind of attention and providing him a new enemy.
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[edit] Summary
SUMMARY
[edit] Disclaimer
- No Boogie-Boarding, Bleached-Blonde, Narcissistic Gods were harmed during the production of this motion picture.
[edit] Background Information
- This is the last of the series' four "Young Hercules" episodes. The following fall, the spin-off would premiere on FOX Kids in America (with Ryan Gosling taking over the title role).
- This episode details Hercules' first (official) meeting with Zeus.
- This episode also attempts to show the first meeting between Hercules and Apollo, though the latter's appearances on Young Hercules retcon it.
- After becoming a full god (both in the past and the present), Hercules doesn't display the all-white eye color changes that both Callisto and Velasca experienced in "A Necessary Evil".
- When talking with Zeus, Hercules references the deaths of his family ("The Wrong Path") and Serena ("Judgment Day").
- Interestingly, the subject of Hera is never mentioned when Hercules is wondering about Zeus' offer.
[edit] Memorable Quotations
"If you were meant to be a god, you would have been born a
god. You are what you were meant to be – what the Fates destined
you to be."
"You're mad. I finally figured out a way to get your attention, and you're mad."
"Oh, you got my attention all right, but I don't know if you're gonna like it."
"I'm really sorry that the first time we met was like this. I can't help that now."
"Well, I wouldn't waste time feeling sorry for yourself."
"Not only for me. I feel every bit as sorry for you."
- –Zeus and Young Hercules
"You learned a lot that day."
"I learned a lot about myself. I wanted to be something I wasn't. Being a full god was not for me."
"No, not then."
"Were you disappointed that I turned my back on being a god? Turned my back on you?"
"I, um, I was never more proud. But you had other lessons to learn – a life to live. You could see that even then."
- –Zeus and Hercules
"My friend. Hey. My brother."
- –Hercules bids farewell to Jason and Iolaus, respectively
[edit] Links and References
[edit] Guest Stars
- Roy Dotrice as Zeus
- Chris Conrad as Young Jason
- Scott Michaelson as Apollo
- Ian Bohen as Young Hercules
[edit] Other Cast
- Jeffrey Thomas as Jason
- Charmaine Guest as Ariadne
- Ranald Hendriks as Momus
- Clinton Elvy as Punk
[edit] References
SEMICOLON-SEPARATED LIST OF ITEMS/LOCATIONS REFERENCED IN EPISODE (BUT NOT LINKED TO IF ALREADY LINKED IN SUMMARY OR GUEST STARS SECTIONS)
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