BeastMaster (1999)
BeastMaster is a Canadian television series that aired from 1999 to 2002. It was loosely based on a 1982 MGM film The Beastmaster. The series aired for three complete seasons. It is produced by Coote/Hayes Productions. The series was nominated for the Open Craft Award in the category of cinematography by the Australian Film Institute in 2000, and for the Saturn Award for Best Syndicated/Cable Television Series by the Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films, USA, in 2001. BeastMaster is currently running in syndication on Sci-Fi Channel in the USA, but not in any prime-time slots.
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Episode 1 - Legend Reborn
Release Date: 2001-10-01Guided by his spirit warrior, Dartanus, Dar sets out on a journey to discover his true destiny.
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Episode 2 - Crystal Ark
Release Date: 2001-10-08Dar embarks on a journey to discover his true heritage.
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Episode 3 - Chosen One
Release Date: 2001-10-15Dar sets out on a quest to find his family and defeat Balcifer, the Lord of Darkness.
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Episode 4 - Veil of Death
Release Date: 2001-10-22Dar protects a white tiger, which embodies his long lost sister, Lycia.
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Episode 5 - Prize
Release Date: 2001-10-29The Sorceress and the Apparition vie for the evil Balcifer's favor by trying to corrupt Dar.
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Episode 6 - Tiger Tiger
Release Date: 2001-11-05Dar must race to rescue Ruh before he is sacrificed in a grisly ritual meant to earn the favor of Balcifer.
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Episode 7 - Slayer's Return
Release Date: 2001-11-12Dar embarks on a mission to save a wolf named Slayer and destroy King Rolan, a grotesque ancient monster who seeks rebirth through Zuraya's child.
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Episode 8 - Destiny
Release Date: 2001-11-19Dar sneaks into Xinca to rescue an extraordinary horse, despite a fortune-teller's warning that this will lead to Dar's own death.
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Episode 9 - Serpent's Kiss
Release Date: 2001-11-26King Zad finds an ally in Nadeea, a beautiful succubus who will stop at nothing to destroy the BeastMaster.
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Episode 10 - Dispossessed
Release Date: 2002-01-14Dar helps the Orlas reclaim their decimated land, sacrificing his own chance to find his mother.
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Episode 11 - Turning Point
Release Date: 2002-01-21Dar loses heart and considers giving up his quest after leading Arina into a deadly trap.
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Episode 12 - The Hunter
Release Date: 2002-01-28Zad needs Dar's help to stop the evil spirit of a ruthless ruler who is murdering the citizens of Xinca.
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Episode 13 - Turned To Stone
Release Date: 2002-02-04Determined to rescue his brother, Dar risks death to fulfill three daunting tasks for the spiteful demon Yamira.
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Episode 14 - The Choice
Release Date: 2002-02-11The Sorceress, yearning for her love, Sharak, to be returned to his human form, makes a deal with the devil which threatens Dar's quest.
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Episode 15 - Sisters
Release Date: 2002-02-18Dar discovers that the key to his quest lies hidden away in the archives of the legendary Order of Vella.
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Episode 16 - The Alliance
Release Date: 2002-02-25Dar faces an arranged marriage according to an alliance forged by his father, King Eldar.
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Episode 17 - The Trial
Release Date: 2002-04-08Accused of evading his promise to protect the animals, Dar is brought to trial by Curupira's sister, the powerful nature demon, Manaka.
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Episode 18 - The Devil You Know
Release Date: 2002-04-15Callista vows to win the favor of Balcifer by convincing Dar's brother, Sendar, to stake his claim on Eldar's throne.
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Episode 19 - Double Edged
Release Date: 2002-04-22King Zad learns the identity of the sword maker who forged the Sword of Eldar, and orders him to make a Sword of Balcifer.
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Episode 20 - Rites of Passage
Release Date: 2002-04-29Dar faces his biggest test yet in his struggle to defeat the Lord of Darkness.
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Episode 21 - End Game
Release Date: 2002-05-06Dar receives three hidden signals, indicating that the final challenge of his quest is about to begin.
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Episode 22 - A New Dawn
Release Date: 2002-05-13Dar must search for the key to release his family from the crystal ark. While Balcifer commands King Zad to find the key first to open the crystal ark. While Dar, Tao amd Dartanus search for the key, King Zad's men burn down and destroy the village but luckily did not find the crystal ark. Balcifer is angry over King Zad not finding the crystal ark and King Zad promises he can find the key. Dar's search for the key leads him to his father's crypt only to find that the crypt is guarded by people loyal to Eldar. They lead Dar to his father's true resting place with King Zad hot on his trail. The guardians also give Dar the Crown of Eldar, His father's sword sheath and a Crystal Ring which turns out to be the key to the Crystal Ark. Within moments King Zad attacks and steals the key. Dar persues King Zad and is cut off by Balcifer on the battle field where he killed Dar's father. Balcifer brags about how he used King Zad in his plan to defeat Dar and then Balcifer kills King Zad.