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Jason and the Argonauts

NBC Ended Drama • Adventure • Fantasy

1 Season · 2 Episodes · Premiered July 2, 2016 · Ended May 8, 2000

Jason and the Argonauts is based on the classic myth of Jason and the Golden Fleece. At a young age, Jason witnesses the brutal deposement and murder of his father at the hands of his uncle Pelias. Twenty years later, Jason returns home to claim his rightful place as king, but Pelias orders him to be executed, and in order to save himself Jason is forced to go on a dangerous quest to find the legendary Golden Fleece. So Jason gathers a motley crew of men and sets sail on the Argos. This Hallmark Production was created as a two part mini-series event, starring Jason London as Jason and Jolene Blalock as Medea.

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Seasons & Episodes

Season 1

2 episodes
E01
Part 1
Mon, May 8 2000 1:00 AM GMT+0000 120 min
It's the time of Ancient Greece, 2000 B.C., and the city of Iolcus is under attack. Jason is only three years old when his uncle, evil tyrant Pelias, kills his father King Aeson, the popular ruler of Iolcus, and claims the throne. Furthermore, Pelias marries Jason's mother, Queen Polymele. Fortunately, Jason is rescued from certain death and taken away from Ioclus to be raised.
E02
Part 2
Tue, May 9 2000 1:00 AM GMT+0000 120 min
Jason seeks the Golden Fleece and returns home with a crew of adventurers to reclaim his birthright.

Cast

Jason London
Jason London as Jason
Frank Langella
Frank Langella as Aertes
Natasha Henstridge
Natasha Henstridge as Hypsipyle
Derek Jacobi
Derek Jacobi as Phineas
Olivia Williams
Olivia Williams as Hera
Angus Macfadyen
Angus Macfadyen as Zeus
Dennis Hopper
Dennis Hopper as Pelias
Jolene Blalock
Jolene Blalock as Medea
Brian Thompson
Brian Thompson as Hercules
Adrian Lester
Adrian Lester as Orpheus
Ciarán Hinds
Ciarán Hinds as King Aeson
Diana Kent
Diana Kent as Polymele
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