Character Analysis
(Avoiding Spoilers)
Grew up… destined to be a hero. The child of mortal Alcmene and immortal Zeus, Hercules has been accomplishing fabulous feats since he was a baby. Growing up near Thebes, Hercules was taught everything he would need to know – philosophy, medicine, and the battle arts – by a centaur named Ceridian, before enrolling in the Academy, a breeding ground for true heroes.
Living… nowhere for long. Together with his companion, Iolaus, Hercules wanders the earth looking for monsters to fight, people to save, and the next big adventure. He did once settle down once, but ever since his wife was murdered, Hercules hasn't had a place to call home for more than a couple of nights.
Profession… demigod. Hercules's incredible strength, speed, and skill make him nearly invincible, but his moral integrity means he doesn't abuse his powers. However, after his family was killed by the wrathful goddess Hera, Iolaus convinces Hercules to them by actively using his powers to help others.
Interests… helping people. Hercules fights the gods "because instead of helping us, they interfere with us," often treating mortals as little more than toys. It's not an attitude that sits well with Hercules, and so it’s one of the reasons he protects innocent people from supernatural depredations – after all, not everyone can be superhuman.
Relationship Status… widowed. Hercules had finally found true love with Deianeira, but Hera ripped that away. But Hercules is particularly famed as a passionate lover, so when he’s ready, he shouldn’t have any trouble finding someone new.
Challenge… defeating the monsters, protecting mortals from the gods, and preventing the end of the world.
Personality… brave and charming. There’s no question that Hercules is a good person – he’s constantly on the lookout for other people’s needs, for anyone who might be in trouble, any way that he might help. But that doesn’t mean he has to be dull about it. His deadpan humor and good looks often win over the people he meets. Well, mostly women. But that’s not his fault.
Get to Know him in...
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Bestowed with superhuman strength, a young mortal named Hercules sets out to prove himself a hero in the eyes of his father, the great god Zeus. Along with his friends Pegasus, a flying horse, and Phil, a personal trainer, Hercules is tricked by the hilarious, hotheaded villain Hades, who's plotting to take over Mount Olympus!
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Hercules and his companion Iolaus battle monsters, gods, and men throughout the ancient world. And the climax of each episode is likely to be our hero laying the smack down.
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The film is an odd retelling of the story of Hercules battling the wizard Minos, who uses "science" in an attempt to take over the world. Hercules must stop him and rescue his princess love in the process. Part of the adventure finds Hercules battling giant robots brought to life by stop motion animation.
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Fourteen hundred years ago, a tormented soul walked the earth that was neither man nor god. Hercules was the powerful son of the god king Zeus, for this he received nothing but suffering his entire life. After twelve arduous labors and the loss of his family, this dark, world-weary soul turned his back on the gods finding his only solace in bloody battle. Over the years he warmed to the company of six similar souls, their only bond being their love of fighting and presence of death. These men and woman never question where they go to fight or why or whom, just how much they will be paid. Now the King of Thrace has hired these mercenaries to train his men to become the greatest army of all time. It is time for this bunch of lost souls to finally have their eyes opened to how far they have fallen when they must train an army to become as ruthless and blood thirsty as their reputation has become.
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When a young man's bride is kidnapped by an evil king, he turns to Hercules for help. The fallen hero has been living in exile, banished for killing his family, but the young man's courage inspires Hercules. Together, they fight to rescue the bride and reclaim the honor of Hercules.
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Upon his return from battle in the previous film, the great warrior Hercules learns that his lover, Daianara, has lost her senses. Acording of the oracle Medea, Dianara's only hope is the Stone of Forgetfulness which lies deep in the realm of Hades. Hercules, with two companions, Theseus and Telemachus, embarks on a dangerous quest for the stone, while he is unaware that Dianara's guardian, King Lico, is the one responsible for her condition and plots to have the girl for himself as his bride upon her revival.
