The Shannara Chronicles (2016)
A young Healer and a runaway Elf race to save their world from an ancient demonic plague.
A young Healer armed with an unpredictable magic guides a runaway Elf in her perilous quest to save the peoples of the Four Lands from an age-old Demon scourge.
How intense is The Shannara Chronicles?
The Shannara Chronicles is mildly scary, with light gore and strong violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated TV-14.
What The Shannara Chronicles feels like
- Tone
- epicsuspenseful
- Pace
- Brisk
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream The Shannara Chronicles
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
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Is The Shannara Chronicles for you?
Is The Shannara Chronicles scary?
Only a little. The Shannara Chronicles has a few tense moments (scare level 1 of 3), nothing that follows you to bed.
Is The Shannara Chronicles gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and strong violence (2 of 3).
Is The Shannara Chronicles sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Shannara Chronicles OK for kids?
It is rated TV-14. Intensity: scare 1, gore 1, violence 2, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
Where can I stream The Shannara Chronicles?
The Shannara Chronicles is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does The Shannara Chronicles have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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