It wasn't sheer genius or must-see, but Legend of the Seeker
was nonetheless a diverting swords-and-sorcery romp the likes of which had been missing on TV and its cancellation is not a happy thing. Season One
was a big sluggish as there was an "origins" story to be told, character devlopment in progress and the show had to find its footing. With Season Two, now available on DVD, there were more story arcs and sub-plots are things generally moved along a better pace as well. So it's too bad the show is now gone and the longer story won't be completed. 
Based on the Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind, the series core cast - the stoic Craig Horner, (who's young man lead role loosened up a bit in Season Two), the fetching and feisty Bridget Regan, and addled yet wise wizard Bruce Spence - arrived at working chemistry. Add Mord Sith Cara (Tabrett Bethell) plus more shades to the sinister Darken Rahl big bad and you have a fantasy frolic that beats the heck out of opportunist competing on some remote island for money. You've got a quest, you've got mysterious magic, strange rituals, snide and sinister bad guys, heroes with big hearts yet doubts, and more. Yes, cheesy elements do recall the '90s era of similar syndicated fare - Hercules and Xena, that was part of the fun, wasn't it? There's not a lot in the way of bonus material, but a look at Cara is interesting, especially for fans of the source material books, while a behind-the-scenes featurette about the Underworld is pretty good, though. actually a lot of fun, even if you are mostly a fan only of the books. There are also extended scenes, but none are the kind that makes one say "gee, that should've been in the show).
So, while Legend of the Seeker is pretty much Lord of the Rings-ish lite, the second season collection is more of the same, yet better then the first seaason and if you were or become a fan, you'll cling to the hop the story might be completed in some way, if even just a a direct-to-video film.
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