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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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4 episodes

S0 E1 · The Beastmaster

The movie that inspired two sequels and a TV series. The Beastmaster tells the story of Dar (Marc Singer), the royal son of a king named Zed (Rod Loomis) who was stolen from the womb of Zed's queen (Vanna Bonta) by a witch under the command of vicious high-priest sorcerer Maax (Rip Torn). A poor villager saves Dar from being sacrificed and raises him as his own son, teaching Dar how to fight and witnessing the boy's ability to telepathically communicate with animals. Their happiness is destroyed when their village is attacked by the evil Jun horde, a race of fanatic beast-like warriors controlled by Maax. Dar, the only survivor of the attack, vows revenge and journeys to his father's former kingdom to destroy Maax.

S0 E2 · Beastmaster 2: Through the Portal of Time

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S0 E3 · Beastmaster: The Eye of Braxus

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S0 E4 · Conversation with the BeastMaster

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Season 1

22 episodes

S1 E1 · The Legend Continues

Lone warrior Dar senses the presence of his long-lost love Kyra, who has been kidnapped and enslaved by the brutal Terron warriors. Gathering up his two ferret friends, Kodo and Podo, he takes off to rescue her. Dar arrives at a Terron camp and finds prisoners, including Kyra. The prisoners are being pushed into a ring to be mauled to death by tigers. Tao is next, but when the tiger, Ruh, is released, he attacks the Terron guards instead of Tao. But Ruh is stopped by a Terron net. Dar attacks, but is outnumbered by the Terrons. Dar and Ruh make eye contact and a connection is made. Dar manages to release the ferocious beast and Ruh tears into the Terrons. The evil King Zad, leader of the Terrons, rounds up his troops and escapes with Kyra and the remaining prisoners, leaving Dar, Tao and Ruh behind. After seeing the connection Dar made with Ruh, Tao realizes that Dar is the BeastMaster, the last surviving male of the Sula tribe, who has the ability to communicate telepathically with

S1 E2 · Obsession

Dar and Tao rescue a man named Akili, who is being chased by a group of savage Terron warriors. Only when they are safe does Dar learn that Akili himself is a Terron. Akili explains that he has been banished by his tribe because he fell in love with a member of King Zad's harem. His punishment is to be hunted down and killed. Akili also tells Dar that he is going to return to the Terron camp to rescue his true love. Suspicious of Akili, Tao is dismayed when Dar and Akili decide to work together. Meanwhile, two tiger cubs named Sita and Raja are playing in a jungle clearing when Sita is captured by a group of hunters led by Ishmael. Raja runs off to find Ruh. Before Ishmael gets away with Sita, Ruh comes, makes eye contact with the hunter and recognizes him as one of the men who work for Baha , the legendary slaver. Years before, Ruh killed Baha's son when he tried to capture him. Later, Dar is attacked by the evil Spiderwitch who wraps him in a deadly cocoon-like web. Akili kills th

S1 E3 · The Island

With the help of his animal friends, Dar rescues Tao from an island inhabited by the murderous Birdmen.

S1 E4 · A Simple Truth

After finally being reunited with Dar, Kyra is captured by the Sorceress.

S1 E5 · Amazons

Dar races to retrieve a rare fire lily from a valley inhabited by Amazons to save the life of a young woman, Maleena.

S1 E6 · The Demon Curupira

Dar and a young boy, Guariba, convince the Demon Curupira to spare the lives of Guariba's tribe -- if the tribe agrees to show respect for the land and inhabitants of the rain forest.

S1 E7 · The Umpatra

Dar must summon all of his skills to end the killing rampage of the world's greatest warrior Nokinja, who is secretly backed by the magic of the evil demon Ketzwayo, Curupira's sworn enemy.

S1 E8 · The Last Unicorns

Dar and Tao must save the Princess's Unicorns from the Terrons, who want to kill the Unicorns fro their horns which hold magical healing powers.

S1 E9 · Circle of Life

At the Black Apparition's behest, Ketzwayo returns from the dead with magic designed to kill Dar and the entire animal kingdom of the Mydlands.

S1 E10 · Riddle of the Nymph

Dar and Tao have to rescue a Nymph who persades people to drink the water which brings eternal youth from a Venatu warrior.

S1 E11 · Valhalla

Guided by a magical Shaman, Dar retuns to Valhalla, a place of memories to come to terms with the destrctive slaughter of his tribe.

S1 E12 · The Slayer

In a test for his love for Kyra, Dar finds himself taking a liking to Zuraya , a animal trainer cursed by loneliness from Ancient One.

S1 E13 · The Minotaur

Dar reluctantly accepts help from the Sorceress to rescue Tao from King Zad's ferocious Minotaur.

S1 E14 · The Guardian

Dar and Tao must stop an unholy pilgrim named Ramah, who gains possession of a liquid rock that gives him control over life and death.

S1 E15 · The Chameleon

Dar and Tao must protect a mystical baby from the evil King Zad, who believes the child will bring about his demise.

S1 E16 · A Devil's Deal

Dar meets a strange amphibious woman named Atlantia who is part of an mute ancient race. He must communicate with her and then gain her help to save Tao's life.

S1 E17 · Tears of the Sea

While trying to expose a young friend's killer, Dar learns that ancestral protectors of a tribe of divers take the form of dolphins in the sea.

S1 E18 · The Burning Forest

When the Sorceress is captured by the Black Apparition, Sharak in human form enlists Dar's help to save her.

S1 E19 · The Golden Phoenix

The Golden Phoenix takes the human form of Prince Garuda to exact revenge on Dar.

S1 E20 · Gemini

Dar and Tao must discover what is killing both humans and animals in the forest before they become the next victims.

S1 E21 · Rescue

When Dar and Tao learn that the Terrons are holding Kyra Captive once again, the two set out to rescue her.

S1 E22 · Revelations

Qord vows to kill the BeastMaster and capture Kyra as his ultimate revenge against King Zad.

Season 2

22 episodes

S2 E1 · Manlinks

When two new races enter the Territories, Dar and Tao get caught up in the struggle as these groups challenge Zad and his Terrons for supremacy.

S2 E2 · Iara

Dar and Tao search for missing men on an island inhabited by the deadly serpent demon Iara and a colony of strange and exotic women.

S2 E3 · Seer

Dar protects Olwen, a Seer pursued by Arina and the Terrons who plan to exploit her powers for their own selfish purposes.

S2 E4 · Orpheo

Arina's lover returns from beyond the grave and wants to take her back with him.

S2 E5 · Xinca

Tao's life is threatened when he returns to his homeland of Xinca. Elsewhere, the warrior-guide Arina leads the Nords in an attack against the Terrons.

S2 E6 · Ghosts of the Forest

It takes the determined spirit of a dying tiger to help Tao recognize a new purpose in his own life.

S2 E7 · Rage

Dar and Tao prove that communication can be a powerful weapon when they become involved in the Royal Family's bitter dispute.

S2 E8 · White Tiger

The BeastMaster is stalked by the evil demon, Iara, who plots to win him for herself.

S2 E9 · Heart Like a Lion

Dar goes to battle to save an entire village from the forces of the evil despot, Arkon.

S2 E10 · Gone

The BeastMaster intervenes to save a rare Tasmanian tiger from extinction, while Voden attempts to manipulate Dar into helping him expand his empire.

S2 E11 · Golgotha

Dar fights to restore the balance of nature when a village starts losing young women to the river's starving crocodiles.

S2 E12 · Tao's Brother

An Eiron leader emerges to reclaim Tao's homeland of Xinca from the evil Blood Priests.

S2 E13 · Wild Child

Dar vows to reunite Huna with her long lost child, raised from infancy by wolves, and now hunted by the murderous Milos.

S2 E14 · Mate for Life

Dar helps the young Lyca escape the tyranny of the tribe of lion people.

S2 E15 · Centaurs

Dar helps Sagitto and Radia, centaur archers forced from the safety of their homeland.

S2 E16 · Fifth Element

Dar and Tao must save the world from destruction when the evil Annubis is accidentally released from his rock prison.

S2 E17 · A Terrible Silence

Iara strips Dar of his power to communicate with animals, and unwittingly sets all of nature off balance.

S2 E18 · Birds

Dar must right an imbalance of nature when the birds of the forest suddenly turn against humans.

S2 E19 · Mydoro

The BeastMaster must intervene to prevent the Eirons' miraculous healing crystal from falling into the hands of the malevolent King Voden.

S2 E20 · Game of Death

Dar infiltrates the city of Chalka to free the sacred tigers and release Queen Lyoka from her inner turmoil.

S2 E21 · Regeneration

Arina must seek Dar's help when she is pursued by The Apparition who is after her unborn child, and by Voden who desires her mare's foal.

S2 E22 · Clash of the Titans

Dar is drawn into a battle between King Zad and King Voden in order to save Tao, Arina and a band of captured elephants.

Season 3

22 episodes

S3 E1 · Legend Reborn

Guided by his spirit warrior, Dartanus, Dar sets out on a journey to discover his true destiny.

S3 E2 · Crystal Ark

Dar embarks on a journey to discover his true heritage.

S3 E3 · Chosen One

Dar sets out on a quest to find his family and defeat Balcifer, the Lord of Darkness.

S3 E4 · Veil of Death

Dar protects a white tiger, which embodies his long lost sister, Lycia.

S3 E5 · Prize

The Sorceress and the Apparition vie for the evil Balcifer's favor by trying to corrupt Dar.

S3 E6 · Tiger Tiger

Dar must race to rescue Ruh before he is sacrificed in a grisly ritual meant to earn the favor of Balcifer.

S3 E7 · Slayer's Return

Dar 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.

S3 E8 · Destiny

Dar sneaks into Xinca to rescue an extraordinary horse, despite a fortune-teller's warning that this will lead to Dar's own death.

S3 E9 · Serpent's Kiss

King Zad finds an ally in Nadeea, a beautiful succubus who will stop at nothing to destroy the BeastMaster.

S3 E10 · Dispossessed

Dar helps the Orlas reclaim their decimated land, sacrificing his own chance to find his mother.

S3 E11 · Turning Point

Dar loses heart and considers giving up his quest after leading Arina into a deadly trap.

S3 E12 · The Hunter

Zad needs Dar's help to stop the evil spirit of a ruthless ruler who is murdering the citizens of Xinca.

S3 E13 · Turned To Stone

Determined to rescue his brother, Dar risks death to fulfill three daunting tasks for the spiteful demon Yamira.

S3 E14 · The Choice

The Sorceress, yearning for her love, Sharak, to be returned to his human form, makes a deal with the devil which threatens Dar's quest.

S3 E15 · Sisters

Dar discovers that the key to his quest lies hidden away in the archives of the legendary Order of Vella.

S3 E16 · The Alliance

Dar faces an arranged marriage according to an alliance forged by his father, King Eldar.

S3 E17 · The Trial

Accused of evading his promise to protect the animals, Dar is brought to trial by Curupira's sister, the powerful nature demon, Manaka.

S3 E18 · The Devil You Know

Callista vows to win the favor of Balcifer by convincing Dar's brother, Sendar, to stake his claim on Eldar's throne.

S3 E19 · Double Edged

King Zad learns the identity of the sword maker who forged the Sword of Eldar, and orders him to make a Sword of Balcifer.

S3 E20 · Rites of Passage

Dar faces his biggest test yet in his struggle to defeat the Lord of Darkness.

S3 E21 · End Game

Dar receives three hidden signals, indicating that the final challenge of his quest is about to begin.

S3 E22 · A New Dawn

Dar 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.

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BeastMaster (1999) - TV Series