Hercules 6 - Why so short a season?

[Ubiquitous]

I just finished watching all of Hercules, and I thought it was strange
that the 6th season was only a few episodes long rather than the usual
22. Why so short? At first I thought the extra episodes would wrap-
up the overall story, but they were no different from any other
episodes. Season 6 almost felt like a throw-away: "Here's some extra
cash we found laying around - burn it off and then we're done."

I never knew that before now, but by that point, I think I had lost
interest. When was that in relation to the replacement sidekick from
a parallel dimension and the "death of the gawds"?

Kevin Sorbo commented that he loved doing Hercules. How did he feel
about doing five years of Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda? I can't
imagine he liked it very much (too serious).

I imagine he liked Andromeda after replacing the original producer
and morphing it into the "Kircules Show".

[Anim8rFSK]

Post by Ubiquitous

I just finished watching all of Hercules, and I thought it was strange
that the 6th season was only a few episodes long rather than the usual
22. Why so short? At first I thought the extra episodes would wrap-
up the overall story, but they were no different from any other
episodes. Season 6 almost felt like a throw-away: "Here's some extra
cash we found laying around - burn it off and then we're done."

I never knew that before now, but by that point, I think I had lost
interest. When was that in relation to the replacement sidekick from
a parallel dimension and the "death of the gawds"?

Kevin Sorbo commented that he loved doing Hercules. How did he feel
about doing five years of Gene Roddenberry's Andromeda? I can't
imagine he liked it very much (too serious).

I imagine he liked Andromeda

So *he's* the one.

[SFTV_troy]

Post by Ubiquitous

Season 6 almost felt like a throw-away: "Here's some extra
cash we found laying around - burn it off and then we're done."

I never knew that before now, but by that point, I think I had lost
interest. When was that in relation to the replacement sidekick from
a parallel dimension and the "death of the gawds"?

Actually the death of the Greek gods happened in Xena after Hercules
was canceled. Hercules Season 5 was the best year (imho), and it's
when they killed-off Iolous (sp?). The depressed Hercules wandered
off to Ireland, then Norway, then Sumeria, and finally back to
Greece.

Once back home, the writers pulled the Jokester Iolous from the
alternate dimension. The jokester hung-around for a couple episodes
until he married a woman and left, which gave the writers a chance to
bring back the Real Iolous from the afterlife. That was the season 5
finale.

Season 6 was eight episodes long and only ran from Septermber to
November. There were no episodes worthy of mention except the final
one - that's where Hercules, Zeus, and Hera finally put aside their
differences in order to raise their new grandchild.

[Ubiquitous]

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Post by Ubiquitous
I never knew that before now, but by that point, I think I had lost
interest. When was that in relation to the replacement sidekick from
a parallel dimension and the "death of the gawds"?

Actually the death of the Greek gods happened in Xena after Hercules
was canceled.

Hmm, I was sure Hercules was involved; perhaps I am thinking of a guest
appearance on Xena...

Post by SFTV_troy
Hercules Season 5 was the best year (imho), and it's
when they killed-off Iolous (sp?). The depressed Hercules wandered
off to Ireland, then Norway, then Sumeria, and finally back to
Greece.

Oh yes, I remember those!

Post by SFTV_troy
Season 6 was eight episodes long and only ran from Septermber to
November. There were no episodes worthy of mention except the final
one - that's where Hercules, Zeus, and Hera finally put aside their
differences in order to raise their new grandchild.

Too bad they died shortly after.

[Anim8rFSK]

Post by Ubiquitous

Post by SFTV_troy

Post by Ubiquitous
I never knew that before now, but by that point, I think I had lost
interest. When was that in relation to the replacement sidekick from
a parallel dimension and the "death of the gawds"?

Actually the death of the Greek gods happened in Xena after Hercules
was canceled.

Hmm, I was sure Hercules was involved; perhaps I am thinking of a guest
appearance on Xena...

Post by SFTV_troy
Hercules Season 5 was the best year (imho), and it's
when they killed-off Iolous (sp?). The depressed Hercules wandered
off to Ireland, then Norway, then Sumeria, and finally back to
Greece.

Oh yes, I remember those!

Including the worst eps of all, with Thor, written by Gerry "I'm a hack
with 2 stupid tricks; kill the character and hit the reset button and
use them both every time because I don't have one damn thought in my
head and I'm the one that ruined comic books" Conway.

[SFTV_troy]

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Post by Ubiquitous

Post by SFTV_troy
Hercules Season 5 was the best year (imho), and it's
when they killed-off Iolous.  The depressed Hercules wandered
off to Ireland, then Norway, then Sumeria...

Oh yes, I remember those!

Including the worst eps of all, with Thor, written by Gerry "I'm a hack
with 2 stupid tricks; kill the character and hit the reset button and
use them both every time because I don't have one damn thought in my
head and I'm the one that ruined comic books" Conway.

I liked that episode. The solution was very Star Trekkie. How many
times have we seen on TNG, DS9 or VOY where the characters are killed-
off, only to be revived by a reset.

And this is Hercules. It's not meant to be taken seriously. It's
more comedy than drama. Xena was the show that focused more on drama
(especially the later seasons).