1 00:00:46,580 --> 00:00:51,818 You think you know the truth about him? You know nothing. 2 00:00:55,823 --> 00:00:59,394 His father was Zeus. The Zeus. 3 00:00:59,494 --> 00:01:02,094 King of the gods. 4 00:01:04,399 --> 00:01:09,401 His mother, Alcmene, a mortal woman. 5 00:01:10,538 --> 00:01:13,007 Together, they had a boy. 6 00:01:13,107 --> 00:01:17,609 Half human, half god. 7 00:01:19,813 --> 00:01:24,785 But Zeus' queen, Hera, saw this bastard child as an insult, 8 00:01:24,885 --> 00:01:28,356 a living reminder of her husband's infidelity. 9 00:01:28,456 --> 00:01:33,461 Alcmene named the boy Hercules, which means "glory of Hera," 10 00:01:33,561 --> 00:01:37,265 but this failed to appease the goddess. 11 00:01:37,365 --> 00:01:40,666 She wanted him dead. 12 00:01:59,286 --> 00:02:02,588 Luckily, he took after his father. 13 00:02:03,891 --> 00:02:08,596 Once he reached manhood, the gods commanded him to perform Twelve Labors, 14 00:02:08,696 --> 00:02:13,635 twelve dangerous missions. If he completed them all and survived, 15 00:02:13,735 --> 00:02:17,803 Hera agreed to finally let him live in peace. 16 00:02:35,623 --> 00:02:39,091 He fought the Lernean Hydra! 17 00:02:51,506 --> 00:02:55,207 He battled the Erymanthean Boar! 18 00:03:07,454 --> 00:03:11,259 But his greatest Labor was the Nemean Lion. 19 00:03:16,097 --> 00:03:19,465 This was no ordinary beast. 20 00:03:21,235 --> 00:03:25,938 It had a hide so tough, no weapon could penetrate it. 21 00:03:37,718 --> 00:03:42,521 But even this monster was no match for the son of Zeus. 22 00:03:45,593 --> 00:03:48,963 - What a load of crap! - Every word is true. 23 00:03:52,299 --> 00:03:57,372 You know what I think? This friend of yours doesn't even exist. 24 00:03:57,872 --> 00:04:03,678 Laugh all you want. He's coming. And be warned, Gryza, he despises pirates. 25 00:04:03,778 --> 00:04:06,013 Macedonia has been good to us. 26 00:04:06,113 --> 00:04:08,983 Plenty of villages ripe for pillaging. 27 00:04:09,083 --> 00:04:12,484 We are here to stay. Finish him. 28 00:04:14,722 --> 00:04:17,692 The more you struggle, the faster you drop. 29 00:04:18,792 --> 00:04:22,327 Indeed, your fleet is strong. I... 30 00:04:25,365 --> 00:04:29,971 Yet, as I was about to explain before I was so rudely interrupted, 31 00:04:30,071 --> 00:04:34,842 the Nemean Lion was strong, too. Yet, he still destroyed it. 32 00:04:34,942 --> 00:04:39,678 And not with a sword or a spear or arrows. No! 33 00:04:42,783 --> 00:04:45,751 I did it with my bare hands! 34 00:04:48,422 --> 00:04:50,389 Or so they say. 35 00:04:52,927 --> 00:04:55,997 - Hercules. - Is this all the men you have? 36 00:04:56,097 --> 00:04:59,233 There's 40 of us. One of you. 37 00:04:59,333 --> 00:05:03,471 The king of this land has offered me gold to dispose of you. 38 00:05:03,571 --> 00:05:08,707 So leave, or die. I get paid either way. 39 00:05:08,843 --> 00:05:11,379 Make him bleed. 40 00:05:17,952 --> 00:05:20,020 Five men with a single blow. 41 00:05:20,120 --> 00:05:22,957 Still think you can destroy the son of Zeus? 42 00:05:23,057 --> 00:05:25,193 Bring me his head! 43 00:05:27,861 --> 00:05:30,131 Seems they need more convincing, Autolycus. 44 00:05:30,231 --> 00:05:32,364 That's why we're here. 45 00:05:33,634 --> 00:05:35,768 Atalanta. 46 00:05:38,773 --> 00:05:40,439 Amphiaraus. 47 00:05:42,810 --> 00:05:44,145 May Zeus forgive you. 48 00:05:44,245 --> 00:05:45,945 Tydeus? 49 00:06:08,970 --> 00:06:11,037 Die, Hercules! 50 00:06:15,276 --> 00:06:17,910 Ah, good man. 51 00:06:28,823 --> 00:06:31,992 Hurry! Hurry! Uncle! 52 00:06:33,192 --> 00:06:37,229 Uncle, hurry! Hurry! Hurry! 53 00:06:40,334 --> 00:06:41,135 Any longer, Uncle... 54 00:06:41,235 --> 00:06:45,671 And the girls would finally be safe from your attentions. 55 00:06:49,076 --> 00:06:51,443 The rest of you may go. 56 00:06:51,879 --> 00:06:53,912 But not you. 57 00:07:05,593 --> 00:07:07,528 Thirteen, 58 00:07:07,628 --> 00:07:10,398 14, 15, 16, 59 00:07:10,498 --> 00:07:14,735 - 17, 18, 19, 20. - That was fun. 60 00:07:14,835 --> 00:07:18,172 Twenty pirates at two gold pieces a head, 61 00:07:18,272 --> 00:07:20,875 minus the headless ones. Let's see. 62 00:07:20,975 --> 00:07:22,109 Not a bad night. 63 00:07:22,209 --> 00:07:25,712 You see how the pirates ran? My story softened their resolve. 64 00:07:25,812 --> 00:07:28,015 Their resolve must be broken, Iolaus. 65 00:07:28,115 --> 00:07:31,919 When you spread the legend of Hercules, make it bigger, scarier. 66 00:07:32,019 --> 00:07:35,289 The more they believe Hercules is truly the son of Zeus, 67 00:07:35,389 --> 00:07:37,658 the less likely they are to fight. 68 00:07:37,758 --> 00:07:39,758 Oh! 69 00:07:40,428 --> 00:07:42,494 Aye. 70 00:07:42,930 --> 00:07:44,765 - Amphiaraus? - Mmm? 71 00:07:44,865 --> 00:07:47,432 Care to join us here on Earth? 72 00:07:51,771 --> 00:07:57,476 A lion and a crow in strange alliance, fighting across a sea of corpses. 73 00:08:03,116 --> 00:08:06,821 If you're going to use those herbs, Amphiaraus, at least share. 74 00:08:06,921 --> 00:08:08,122 Huh? 75 00:08:13,160 --> 00:08:17,798 Hold it! Hold it! Hold it! Hold it! 76 00:08:17,898 --> 00:08:20,799 Fight it! 77 00:08:21,168 --> 00:08:23,036 Keep practicing, boys! 78 00:08:23,136 --> 00:08:25,840 So who's next? You? You? 79 00:08:25,940 --> 00:08:27,539 Ah! 80 00:08:29,243 --> 00:08:30,611 That's a pretty sight. 81 00:08:30,711 --> 00:08:33,046 One more payday, Autolycus, that's all we need. 82 00:08:33,146 --> 00:08:36,250 Then we get to live like the kings we've served. 83 00:08:36,350 --> 00:08:39,251 Or live simply. 84 00:08:40,587 --> 00:08:42,989 You still dreaming of barbarian lands? 85 00:08:43,089 --> 00:08:45,759 Beyond the Aegean. At the shores of the Black Sea. 86 00:08:45,859 --> 00:08:49,563 That is where I will live out the rest of my days in solitude. 87 00:08:49,663 --> 00:08:52,882 - Boring, if you ask me. - Maybe so, Autolycus. 88 00:08:52,982 --> 00:08:57,537 But I'll never find peace unless I move as far away as possible. 89 00:08:58,139 --> 00:09:02,543 What of Tydeus? Without you to temper his rage, I fear what he may become. 90 00:09:02,643 --> 00:09:07,615 Tydeus will go with me. Civilization has become too civilized for us. 91 00:09:07,715 --> 00:09:09,582 Uncle! 92 00:09:09,683 --> 00:09:13,485 Join us. The girls are eager to welcome you. 93 00:09:21,562 --> 00:09:24,529 See? I told you I knew Hercules. 94 00:09:25,666 --> 00:09:28,602 - Are you his servant? - I'm his nephew. 95 00:09:28,702 --> 00:09:31,338 - Are you, really? - I tell of Hercules' Twelve Labors, 96 00:09:31,438 --> 00:09:34,141 like the Nemean Lion, the Apples of the Hesperides, 97 00:09:34,241 --> 00:09:38,478 the Belt of Hippolyta with its buxom naked Amazons and exciting bondage. 98 00:09:38,578 --> 00:09:42,015 - I immortalize him... - He talks, while the rest of us fight. 99 00:09:42,115 --> 00:09:45,119 It is a wonder you share the same blood as Hercules. 100 00:09:46,720 --> 00:09:48,189 Have fun. 101 00:09:48,289 --> 00:09:50,489 - Ladies. - Oh... 102 00:10:10,243 --> 00:10:13,314 - What do you want with Hercules? - My words are for him, not you. 103 00:10:13,414 --> 00:10:16,515 Atalanta, it's all right. 104 00:10:22,289 --> 00:10:26,594 - You certainly are a hard man to find. - Maybe I don't want anyone to find me. 105 00:10:26,694 --> 00:10:31,631 I'm not just anyone. My name is Ergenia, daughter to Lord Cotys. 106 00:10:31,731 --> 00:10:35,333 Your father is most fortunate to have such a beautiful heir. 107 00:10:36,470 --> 00:10:41,575 My father is most unfortunate. He battles a warlord, Rhesus. 108 00:10:41,675 --> 00:10:45,629 Our land is torn by civil war. Every day, villages are destroyed, crops ruined, 109 00:10:45,729 --> 00:10:49,115 - innocents slaughtered. - We all have problems. 110 00:10:49,716 --> 00:10:55,287 Well, perhaps I can convince you to make our problems your own. 111 00:10:55,789 --> 00:10:59,927 Unfortunately, My Lady, Hercules is fully committed till the Feast of Dionysus. 112 00:11:00,027 --> 00:11:04,632 We could, however, advance you to the front of the line, for the right price. 113 00:11:04,732 --> 00:11:07,401 Hmm. I thought heroes fight for glory. 114 00:11:07,501 --> 00:11:09,570 But mercenaries fight for gold. 115 00:11:09,670 --> 00:11:12,506 - Lord Cotys is a rich man. - I like him already. 116 00:11:12,606 --> 00:11:17,208 If you agree to aid him, he will pay your weight in gold. 117 00:11:20,514 --> 00:11:22,447 Eat up. 118 00:11:27,621 --> 00:11:30,491 "A lion and crow in strange alliance." 119 00:11:30,591 --> 00:11:32,757 Told you. 120 00:11:37,531 --> 00:11:40,165 Where are we going? 121 00:12:41,194 --> 00:12:43,394 It is good to see you safe, My Lady. 122 00:12:46,533 --> 00:12:50,737 This war claims more victims every day. We were concerned, My Lady. 123 00:12:50,837 --> 00:12:54,108 Thank you, General Sitacles. I was well protected. 124 00:12:54,208 --> 00:12:55,142 Ah. 125 00:12:55,242 --> 00:12:59,310 The mighty Hercules. An honor. 126 00:12:59,913 --> 00:13:03,250 Though not quite as big an honor as I expected. 127 00:13:03,350 --> 00:13:07,519 General, go tell my father Hercules is here. 128 00:13:10,591 --> 00:13:14,194 Uncle? Hera. Impressive. 129 00:13:14,294 --> 00:13:18,999 It's meant to be. It took five years and a thousand men to build her temple. 130 00:13:19,099 --> 00:13:21,700 Hera is the patron goddess of Thrace. 131 00:13:21,801 --> 00:13:25,739 Everyone knows the legend, how Hera seeks to destroy Hercules. 132 00:13:25,839 --> 00:13:29,843 Perhaps the right cause might finally reconcile you. 133 00:13:29,943 --> 00:13:31,478 Mother! 134 00:13:31,578 --> 00:13:33,411 Arius. 135 00:13:36,249 --> 00:13:38,385 - You're Hercules. - That's right. 136 00:13:38,485 --> 00:13:40,854 My name is Arius. I know all your Labors by heart. 137 00:13:40,954 --> 00:13:43,624 You killed the giant Geryon with a single blow, 138 00:13:43,724 --> 00:13:46,593 - cleaned the Augean stables in one night. - Hercules is probably tired. 139 00:13:46,693 --> 00:13:48,295 And the Labor of the Hide, and the Labor of the Mares. 140 00:13:48,395 --> 00:13:50,798 That's enough, Arius. Come along. 141 00:13:51,098 --> 00:13:55,101 Stay away from him. Men who deal in violence attract violence. 142 00:13:55,402 --> 00:13:59,337 But he's Hercules. He's no mere mortal. He's the greatest! 143 00:14:01,475 --> 00:14:04,375 Lord Cotys will see you now. 144 00:14:10,584 --> 00:14:13,585 Have you ever met royalty, Hercules? 145 00:14:13,821 --> 00:14:16,554 Once or twice. 146 00:14:32,406 --> 00:14:34,275 Father! 147 00:14:39,546 --> 00:14:41,179 Megara. 148 00:14:43,550 --> 00:14:45,850 Welcome home, my love. 149 00:14:51,959 --> 00:14:53,858 Hercules! 150 00:14:56,663 --> 00:15:00,501 Whenever I'm here, I imagine this is what Elysium must look like. 151 00:15:00,801 --> 00:15:06,206 Well, men like us have the means to create our own paradise on Earth. 152 00:15:06,306 --> 00:15:09,841 Look. Magnificent, aren't they? 153 00:15:10,443 --> 00:15:15,446 Well, do not keep us in suspense. Are we safe from the monster Hydra? 154 00:15:17,684 --> 00:15:20,285 The Hydra's heads, Your Majesty. 155 00:15:27,461 --> 00:15:30,363 The masks of serpents. 156 00:15:30,864 --> 00:15:33,100 No wonder men thought they were monsters. 157 00:15:33,200 --> 00:15:36,870 You've done your sovereign a great service. Come. 158 00:15:36,970 --> 00:15:38,838 Let the people have their hero. 159 00:15:39,339 --> 00:15:43,377 All hail King Eurystheus. 160 00:15:43,477 --> 00:15:48,947 And the mighty protector of Athens, Hercules! 161 00:15:50,384 --> 00:15:53,051 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 162 00:15:53,152 --> 00:15:58,456 A man faced with such adoration might be tempted to think himself a god. 163 00:15:59,526 --> 00:16:02,961 I only want to be a husband and a father. 164 00:16:09,937 --> 00:16:12,170 Lord Cotys awaits. 165 00:16:31,158 --> 00:16:33,791 Hercules. 166 00:16:34,628 --> 00:16:36,494 Welcome. 167 00:16:36,730 --> 00:16:40,200 An honor to host such a legend. 168 00:16:40,300 --> 00:16:42,634 Lord Cotys. 169 00:16:43,036 --> 00:16:46,072 But in legend, you fight alone. 170 00:16:46,573 --> 00:16:50,642 My reputation would not exist without my comrades. 171 00:16:51,278 --> 00:16:53,211 Autolycus of Sparta. 172 00:16:54,848 --> 00:16:57,315 Tydeus of Thebes. 173 00:16:58,986 --> 00:17:04,188 Atalanta of Scythia. Iolaus of Athens. 174 00:17:04,291 --> 00:17:08,793 - And Amphiaraus of Argos. - Amphiaraus? 175 00:17:10,197 --> 00:17:12,698 The famed seer of Argos. 176 00:17:12,799 --> 00:17:15,101 It is said you have glimpsed your own death, 177 00:17:15,201 --> 00:17:19,773 so you fight each battle knowing that it is not yet your time to die. 178 00:17:19,873 --> 00:17:22,275 What else can you tell of the future? 179 00:17:22,375 --> 00:17:25,279 Only what the gods see fit to reveal. 180 00:17:25,379 --> 00:17:29,516 A shame. It would have been a great gift to know the outcome of this war. 181 00:17:29,616 --> 00:17:33,353 The gods can be frustrating sometimes, Lord Cotys. 182 00:17:39,992 --> 00:17:45,132 With respect, I fear that the task ahead might not be suitable for a woman, 183 00:17:45,232 --> 00:17:48,466 even if she is an Amazon warrior. 184 00:17:54,474 --> 00:17:56,710 I stand corrected. 185 00:17:59,645 --> 00:18:02,415 When the kings of yesteryear built this citadel, 186 00:18:02,515 --> 00:18:05,686 it was intended as the high seat of all Thrace. 187 00:18:05,786 --> 00:18:10,890 - But now Thrace is divided. - This war has depleted our forces. 188 00:18:10,990 --> 00:18:14,661 We're left with nothing but farmers and merchants to replenish our army. 189 00:18:14,761 --> 00:18:16,996 It takes every one of us to resist Rhesus. 190 00:18:17,096 --> 00:18:20,867 People think that he cannot be killed by an ordinary mortal. 191 00:18:20,967 --> 00:18:23,301 Only by a god. 192 00:18:23,670 --> 00:18:25,638 Rhesus is a sorcerer. 193 00:18:25,738 --> 00:18:28,975 His magic words confuse men, bend them to his will. 194 00:18:29,075 --> 00:18:33,711 He leads an army of monsters, half horse, half human. 195 00:18:34,915 --> 00:18:36,049 Centaurs? 196 00:18:36,149 --> 00:18:39,884 - You've actually seen them? - They have been seen. 197 00:18:42,122 --> 00:18:48,092 Come, Hercules. Let me show you what misery Rhesus has brought us. 198 00:18:50,964 --> 00:18:55,201 Every week, more refugees arrive seeking my protection, 199 00:18:55,301 --> 00:18:59,973 most of them covered in blood, crippled or burnt by Rhesus' men. 200 00:19:00,073 --> 00:19:05,144 I feared nothing could ever be good again, till you arrived. 201 00:19:05,545 --> 00:19:08,412 I'm just a mercenary fighting for gold. 202 00:19:08,882 --> 00:19:12,652 How we view ourselves is of little consequence. 203 00:19:12,752 --> 00:19:15,222 How others perceive us is important. 204 00:19:15,322 --> 00:19:20,892 And your name, like it or not, is a rallying cry. 205 00:19:26,632 --> 00:19:30,904 I have seen too much reality to trust in legends, and I am not alone. 206 00:19:31,004 --> 00:19:33,972 Nobody has any faith anymore. 207 00:19:34,373 --> 00:19:39,713 The people need a hero. They need someone to look up to. 208 00:19:39,813 --> 00:19:44,048 My son believes in you. 209 00:19:44,251 --> 00:19:50,655 Bring us peace, and... I will believe in you, too. 210 00:19:58,798 --> 00:20:00,733 I'm convinced these are good people. 211 00:20:00,833 --> 00:20:04,136 I see. And who's more convincing, Cotys or his daughter? 212 00:20:04,236 --> 00:20:07,174 All the gold on Earth is not as convincing as a pair of breasts. 213 00:20:07,274 --> 00:20:09,509 Maybe, but gold never ages. 214 00:20:09,609 --> 00:20:11,778 Which is why I got them to double our price. 215 00:20:11,878 --> 00:20:15,482 Double your weight in gold? Well done. 216 00:20:15,582 --> 00:20:18,051 - Amphiaraus? - If it be the will of Zeus. 217 00:20:18,151 --> 00:20:22,029 Which title sounds more terrifying to our enemies? "Hercules: Savior of Thrace" 218 00:20:22,129 --> 00:20:26,625 - or "Hercules: A Legend is Born"? - Both sound terrifyingly boring. 219 00:20:27,393 --> 00:20:31,128 What are we supposed to do with an army of farmers? 220 00:20:33,200 --> 00:20:34,567 Train them. 221 00:20:34,667 --> 00:20:36,435 Oh, shit. 222 00:20:43,109 --> 00:20:47,180 In war, there is one thing more important than killing. 223 00:20:47,280 --> 00:20:53,286 Surviving. My companions and I will show you how to stay alive, 224 00:20:53,386 --> 00:20:58,055 so that you may return home to your farms someday. 225 00:21:00,393 --> 00:21:01,762 Autolycus. 226 00:21:01,862 --> 00:21:04,595 Shield wall! Form! 227 00:21:21,882 --> 00:21:24,450 Corpses! Every last one of you! 228 00:21:24,751 --> 00:21:27,788 Because your shield wall was weak. 229 00:21:27,888 --> 00:21:31,191 Dead. Dead. 230 00:21:31,291 --> 00:21:33,090 Very dead. 231 00:21:34,327 --> 00:21:38,231 Soldier, many lives depend on you. 232 00:21:38,331 --> 00:21:41,666 When attacked, lock your feet in the ground. 233 00:21:43,870 --> 00:21:47,007 - You understand? - Yes, sir. 234 00:21:47,107 --> 00:21:52,278 When a shield wall is strong, nothing can ever defeat it! 235 00:21:52,579 --> 00:21:55,814 You must learn to work together, react together. 236 00:21:56,015 --> 00:21:59,919 When you do, each individual will become a link in a chain 237 00:22:00,019 --> 00:22:03,054 that will be stronger than iron. 238 00:22:07,127 --> 00:22:09,894 I hope the enemy has a sense of humor. 239 00:22:10,696 --> 00:22:14,867 Right. Today's lesson, how not to stab yourselves! 240 00:22:15,468 --> 00:22:20,407 It is imperative that we strike now, My Lord, given this opportunity. 241 00:22:20,507 --> 00:22:22,742 Ah! There you are! 242 00:22:22,842 --> 00:22:26,980 Hercules, my scouts have brought news. Rhesus is on the move. 243 00:22:27,080 --> 00:22:29,149 Archers who shoot lightning from their bows. 244 00:22:29,249 --> 00:22:33,119 And infantry 4,000-strong, their minds bewitched. 245 00:22:33,219 --> 00:22:36,956 - Demons march with them. - So now we're fighting demons. 246 00:22:37,056 --> 00:22:39,959 No stranger than the monsters I hear you faced, Hercules. 247 00:22:40,059 --> 00:22:43,830 My Lord, Rhesus is preparing to attack Bessi lands. 248 00:22:43,930 --> 00:22:45,632 He will be on them within six days. 249 00:22:45,732 --> 00:22:49,402 If the Bessi fall, we're next. Unless we intercept him. 250 00:22:49,502 --> 00:22:52,839 Your men need weeks, if not months, of training before they're ready. 251 00:22:52,939 --> 00:22:56,242 The Bessi are a fierce but primitive tribe. 252 00:22:56,342 --> 00:22:59,913 If we do not protect them, then there will be a bloodbath. 253 00:23:00,013 --> 00:23:03,483 Face Rhesus with an untrained army and you risk losing far more than a single battle. 254 00:23:03,583 --> 00:23:09,053 My Lord, Rhesus is coming. I vouch my life on it. 255 00:23:09,322 --> 00:23:11,423 The longer Rhesus lives, 256 00:23:11,523 --> 00:23:16,362 the more villages will be burnt and the more innocents will be killed. 257 00:23:16,462 --> 00:23:20,798 Assemble your men. We march tomorrow. 258 00:23:22,234 --> 00:23:26,506 Hercules, the gods have offered us a gift. 259 00:23:26,606 --> 00:23:28,308 We must not squander it. 260 00:23:28,408 --> 00:23:31,778 Are your gods going to be fighting with us? 261 00:23:31,878 --> 00:23:36,347 No. The son of Zeus will. 262 00:23:49,929 --> 00:23:54,098 I've seen how you watch over Hercules. 263 00:23:55,869 --> 00:23:58,104 Tell me, 264 00:23:58,204 --> 00:24:00,907 how did a woman, 265 00:24:01,007 --> 00:24:03,276 beautiful woman, 266 00:24:03,376 --> 00:24:06,780 fall in with these hardened men? 267 00:24:06,880 --> 00:24:08,779 Killers? 268 00:24:12,585 --> 00:24:15,388 Son of Zeus need a woman's protection? 269 00:24:15,488 --> 00:24:18,088 I don't protect him. 270 00:24:18,992 --> 00:24:21,659 I protect you from him. 271 00:24:22,929 --> 00:24:24,495 Hmm. 272 00:24:44,717 --> 00:24:48,886 General, from now on, maybe you should favor the company of your men. 273 00:24:56,396 --> 00:25:00,433 - He pulled a knife? - It was only a small prick. 274 00:25:41,107 --> 00:25:44,244 Your mother told you to stay away. You should listen. 275 00:25:44,344 --> 00:25:46,510 What's wrong with him? 276 00:25:49,215 --> 00:25:52,449 Tydeus is my most loyal warrior. 277 00:25:53,186 --> 00:25:59,723 He was born in war. When I found him, he was more animal than human. 278 00:26:02,528 --> 00:26:08,265 He never speaks of what he saw. He never speaks at all. 279 00:26:08,401 --> 00:26:11,935 But he relives it every night. 280 00:26:13,039 --> 00:26:16,407 Come. Let's find your mother. 281 00:26:21,981 --> 00:26:25,284 When I grow up, I want to be a great hero like you. 282 00:26:25,384 --> 00:26:28,488 - Like me? - No hero is greater than Hercules. 283 00:26:28,588 --> 00:26:32,394 I know all your Labors. Like the Cretan Bull, you wrestled it for seven days 284 00:26:32,494 --> 00:26:34,627 - and seven nights. - Uh, that's a bit exaggerated. 285 00:26:34,727 --> 00:26:38,464 - And struck it 49 times with your club. - Maybe not quite that many. 286 00:26:38,564 --> 00:26:42,835 Until it fell dead and Crete was saved. It's my favorite Labor. 287 00:26:42,935 --> 00:26:48,608 Also Queen Hippolyta's Belt, with its buxom Amazons and exciting bondage. 288 00:26:48,708 --> 00:26:52,743 - Do you even know what that means? - No. 289 00:27:01,487 --> 00:27:03,790 - Mother. - Arius. 290 00:27:03,890 --> 00:27:06,957 You're supposed to be in bed. 291 00:27:08,394 --> 00:27:12,631 - Why are you in the hospice? - My mother saves people's lives. 292 00:27:13,232 --> 00:27:15,134 Many of our physicians were killed during battle. 293 00:27:15,234 --> 00:27:19,836 So, out of necessity, I taught myself the art of healing. 294 00:27:20,239 --> 00:27:24,877 If I could be like you, I would protect all of Thrace and no one would ever get hurt. 295 00:27:34,520 --> 00:27:36,287 Here. 296 00:27:37,056 --> 00:27:40,657 I was going to give this to someone else, 297 00:27:41,160 --> 00:27:44,128 but I never got the chance. 298 00:27:44,864 --> 00:27:46,966 Only a hero may wear this. 299 00:27:47,066 --> 00:27:50,901 But to become a hero, you must grow strong. 300 00:27:53,473 --> 00:27:55,408 Is this the Nemean Lion's tooth? 301 00:27:55,508 --> 00:27:58,609 - It is. - Thank you. 302 00:27:59,078 --> 00:28:01,814 - Thank you. - Good night. 303 00:28:01,914 --> 00:28:04,181 Good night, Hercules. 304 00:28:07,420 --> 00:28:09,855 Have no fear. 305 00:28:09,955 --> 00:28:15,161 If you fall in the service of a just cause, your souls will go to Elysium, 306 00:28:15,261 --> 00:28:19,966 where they will dwell forever among the shades of heroes, 307 00:28:20,066 --> 00:28:22,568 - like Theseus. - Odysseus! 308 00:28:22,668 --> 00:28:24,303 And the great Achilles. 309 00:28:24,403 --> 00:28:29,273 Or if you're lucky, you'll go to Hades, where all the fun people are. 310 00:28:36,783 --> 00:28:40,552 Iolaus. Your place is beside Lord Cotys, where it's safe. 311 00:28:40,652 --> 00:28:43,523 I've been giving it a lot of thought, and I really feel I'm ready to fight. 312 00:28:43,623 --> 00:28:45,225 You're a storyteller, not a warrior. 313 00:28:45,325 --> 00:28:49,695 - We share the same blood. - And I will not see it shed. Chariot. 314 00:28:49,795 --> 00:28:51,863 Now. 315 00:28:58,638 --> 00:29:03,576 Thracians, the shield wall is your home. Your shelter. 316 00:29:03,676 --> 00:29:07,580 When you sleep, the wall is your blanket. 317 00:29:07,680 --> 00:29:11,217 When you fight, the wall is your armor. 318 00:29:11,317 --> 00:29:17,490 The shield wall will never break formation as long as there is breath in your body. 319 00:29:17,590 --> 00:29:20,390 Remember these words, 320 00:29:20,626 --> 00:29:23,393 and you will taste victory. 321 00:29:23,996 --> 00:29:27,030 - Move the army out! - Move out! 322 00:30:34,400 --> 00:30:35,734 Halt! 323 00:30:35,834 --> 00:30:37,202 Halt! 324 00:30:37,302 --> 00:30:39,970 - Halt! - Halt! 325 00:31:10,837 --> 00:31:16,206 We are too late. Rhesus has already been here. 326 00:31:18,778 --> 00:31:22,980 Leave the chariots. We'll go down on foot. 327 00:31:50,776 --> 00:31:54,511 The lion and crow cross a field of corpses. 328 00:31:55,381 --> 00:31:58,582 I hate being right all the time. 329 00:32:03,456 --> 00:32:04,156 Halt. 330 00:32:04,256 --> 00:32:07,123 - Halt! - Halt! 331 00:32:17,069 --> 00:32:19,169 This head is rotting. 332 00:32:20,506 --> 00:32:22,839 A week old, at least. 333 00:32:24,877 --> 00:32:28,578 Yet some of these bodies are fresh. 334 00:32:42,762 --> 00:32:44,328 Uncle! 335 00:32:52,972 --> 00:32:56,840 And we've walked into a trap. 336 00:33:03,048 --> 00:33:06,852 Shield wall! Form a single square! Protect Lord Cotys! Iolaus, go! 337 00:33:06,952 --> 00:33:09,086 Shield wall! 338 00:33:17,996 --> 00:33:20,733 We're here to help them. Why are they attacking? 339 00:33:20,833 --> 00:33:24,704 This is Rhesus' doing. They say his spells have the power to cloud minds. 340 00:33:24,804 --> 00:33:28,171 Turn comrades against each other. 341 00:33:35,447 --> 00:33:38,615 King's guards, around Lord Cotys! 342 00:33:47,059 --> 00:33:49,428 Amphiaraus, do we die in this battle? 343 00:33:49,528 --> 00:33:54,331 My time's not come yet. Not sure about yours. 344 00:33:55,401 --> 00:33:57,534 That's comforting. 345 00:34:04,844 --> 00:34:07,544 I think he wants a challenge. 346 00:34:26,498 --> 00:34:30,603 Hercules' fists have been dipped in the blood of the Hydra! 347 00:34:30,703 --> 00:34:33,637 Lethal to anyone but him! 348 00:34:35,575 --> 00:34:37,441 Watch! 349 00:34:49,054 --> 00:34:52,489 - Did you see that? - The gods fight on our side! 350 00:34:54,360 --> 00:34:56,962 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 351 00:34:57,062 --> 00:35:00,332 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 352 00:35:00,432 --> 00:35:02,001 Hercules! Hercules! 353 00:35:02,101 --> 00:35:05,769 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 354 00:35:19,085 --> 00:35:21,318 Battle position! 355 00:35:29,295 --> 00:35:33,930 Lady Artemis, if I am to fall, let me be judged... 356 00:36:07,299 --> 00:36:09,266 Stand fast! 357 00:36:24,116 --> 00:36:26,483 Hold your position! 358 00:36:41,567 --> 00:36:43,700 Do not yield! 359 00:37:39,158 --> 00:37:43,026 No retreat! Stay in the wall! 360 00:37:43,195 --> 00:37:46,799 Hold the lines! Do not yield! 361 00:37:46,899 --> 00:37:50,300 Defend Lord Cotys! 362 00:38:16,561 --> 00:38:19,161 The wall has been breached! 363 00:38:21,266 --> 00:38:25,935 Seal up the shield wall! Defend Lord Cotys! 364 00:38:31,577 --> 00:38:33,310 Whip! 365 00:38:43,288 --> 00:38:45,290 Hercules! 366 00:38:45,390 --> 00:38:47,390 Bring the chariots! 367 00:38:54,266 --> 00:38:57,000 Defend your Lord! 368 00:39:07,312 --> 00:39:10,046 No! 369 00:40:25,290 --> 00:40:26,658 Advance! 370 00:40:26,758 --> 00:40:28,992 Advance! 371 00:40:46,578 --> 00:40:48,411 Make way! 372 00:40:59,358 --> 00:41:02,192 Where is Rhesus? 373 00:41:22,781 --> 00:41:24,781 Lord Cotys. 374 00:41:25,017 --> 00:41:27,719 We came here to save this village, 375 00:41:27,819 --> 00:41:31,721 but, no, they killed half my army. 376 00:41:32,057 --> 00:41:35,661 Rhesus. This is all his doing. 377 00:41:35,761 --> 00:41:38,396 And yours. I warned you. 378 00:41:38,496 --> 00:41:41,300 Your men are brave, but untrained, unprepared for battle. 379 00:41:41,400 --> 00:41:44,734 Give me time to make warriors. 380 00:41:47,239 --> 00:41:49,238 Very well. 381 00:41:51,809 --> 00:41:57,047 Cover up, before your loyal army sees you bleed like a mortal. 382 00:42:06,692 --> 00:42:09,928 Phineas. You plead your life. 383 00:42:10,028 --> 00:42:12,695 And I gladly offer it. 384 00:42:13,732 --> 00:42:16,565 I failed to see this trap. The fault is mine! 385 00:42:16,665 --> 00:42:19,770 - Spare the other scouts. - General Sitacles. 386 00:42:20,171 --> 00:42:23,641 I think we've lost enough men for the day, don't you? 387 00:42:24,042 --> 00:42:26,110 But just to avoid future misunderstandings, 388 00:42:26,210 --> 00:42:29,682 I'll be taking charge of your scouts from now on. 389 00:42:29,782 --> 00:42:32,048 Is that clear? 390 00:42:37,189 --> 00:42:38,590 Thank you. 391 00:42:38,690 --> 00:42:42,492 Another mistake, I'll end you myself. 392 00:43:12,657 --> 00:43:16,861 I'm applying a salve of mint, chamomile and clay to seal the wound. 393 00:43:16,961 --> 00:43:21,032 This is extract of lithops for the pain, a powerful sedative. 394 00:43:21,132 --> 00:43:25,103 It should rest you after consuming it. It may have certain side effects. 395 00:43:25,203 --> 00:43:26,838 I don't need it. 396 00:43:26,938 --> 00:43:30,275 Ah, forgive me, I forgot. No mortal can harm Hercules. 397 00:43:30,375 --> 00:43:35,345 And, uh, your lion's hide is indestructible? 398 00:43:36,248 --> 00:43:39,348 Drink, son of Zeus. 399 00:43:41,419 --> 00:43:45,490 Arius' father was the same, he distrusted medicines. 400 00:43:45,590 --> 00:43:47,125 Where is he now? 401 00:43:47,225 --> 00:43:50,829 Taken by the gods before my son was born. 402 00:43:50,929 --> 00:43:54,997 I'm sorry. I never knew my father. 403 00:43:55,600 --> 00:43:59,470 Well, he must have been very, very strong. 404 00:44:02,607 --> 00:44:06,878 - Tell me about Arius. - Oh. He's a good boy. 405 00:44:06,978 --> 00:44:10,449 And someday, he will make a fine king. 406 00:44:10,549 --> 00:44:12,482 Do you have any children? 407 00:44:16,021 --> 00:44:20,156 - Do they live in Athens? - Thank you for your care. 408 00:44:30,035 --> 00:44:32,769 The sedative will help you rest. 409 00:45:04,802 --> 00:45:09,573 How could you do such a terrible thing? By law, I should execute you, 410 00:45:09,673 --> 00:45:13,044 but I believe a more fitting punishment would be to let you live. 411 00:45:13,144 --> 00:45:16,814 So you can walk the earth in torment, haunted by the knowledge 412 00:45:16,914 --> 00:45:22,184 that you alone are responsible for the death of your loved ones. 413 00:45:22,921 --> 00:45:25,290 The great Hercules. 414 00:45:25,390 --> 00:45:30,328 Hands forever stained with innocent blood. 415 00:45:30,428 --> 00:45:33,165 Get out, you monster. 416 00:45:33,265 --> 00:45:35,365 Get out! 417 00:46:46,305 --> 00:46:49,040 No! 418 00:47:27,745 --> 00:47:31,216 It happened again, didn't it, hmm? 419 00:47:31,316 --> 00:47:35,253 Another vision of Cerberus, the three-headed beast of Hades? 420 00:47:35,353 --> 00:47:39,124 The gods show you things they don't share with others. 421 00:47:39,224 --> 00:47:42,660 There's a word for that. Madness. 422 00:47:42,760 --> 00:47:46,417 When we were driven from Athens, I consulted the Oracle of Delphi... 423 00:47:46,517 --> 00:47:49,634 on your behalf. Do you remember her prophecy? 424 00:47:49,734 --> 00:47:53,672 "Hercules must finish the Labor that remains unfinished." 425 00:47:53,772 --> 00:47:56,240 And what is that, Hercules? 426 00:47:56,340 --> 00:48:00,612 Confront the beast that haunts you. Only then will you find peace. 427 00:48:00,712 --> 00:48:03,837 I speak from experience. No matter how far you run, no matter how fast you go, 428 00:48:03,937 --> 00:48:09,386 the beast will follow. Man cannot escape his fate. 429 00:48:24,502 --> 00:48:27,137 Room for one more in your company? 430 00:48:27,938 --> 00:48:31,743 It'd be a pleasure having female companionship for a change. 431 00:48:31,843 --> 00:48:34,279 Atalanta doesn't quite count. No offense. 432 00:48:34,379 --> 00:48:37,682 If only your manhood was as long as your tongue. 433 00:48:37,782 --> 00:48:40,716 Both can satisfy in different ways. 434 00:48:43,287 --> 00:48:47,592 You're a famed storyteller, Iolaus. Grace me with a story. 435 00:48:47,692 --> 00:48:50,595 Any particular subject, My Lady? 436 00:48:50,695 --> 00:48:54,930 Murder, of a woman and her three children. 437 00:48:56,567 --> 00:48:59,738 Is it true? Did Hercules slaughter his own family? 438 00:48:59,838 --> 00:49:02,741 - Who said so? - Oh, soldiers talk. 439 00:49:02,841 --> 00:49:05,743 They say if Hercules ever returns to Athens, 440 00:49:05,843 --> 00:49:08,711 King Eurystheus will have him executed. 441 00:49:12,850 --> 00:49:16,121 Hercules had completed his Labors and returned home. But Hera... 442 00:49:16,221 --> 00:49:19,024 No myths. I want the truth. 443 00:49:19,124 --> 00:49:21,590 No one knows the truth. 444 00:49:22,093 --> 00:49:23,819 Not for sure. 445 00:49:23,919 --> 00:49:28,733 We found Hercules alone. His wife, Megara and the children, dead. 446 00:49:28,833 --> 00:49:32,969 - He remembers nothing. - Do you believe he is innocent? 447 00:49:33,752 --> 00:49:38,543 We grew up together, both orphans, trying to survive in the streets of Athens. 448 00:49:38,643 --> 00:49:43,014 We found a home in the army. Looked out for each other. 449 00:49:43,114 --> 00:49:47,284 Hercules' strength set him apart. 450 00:49:47,985 --> 00:49:51,322 Kings of Athens started to send him on all the most dangerous missions. 451 00:49:51,422 --> 00:49:54,993 - The Twelve Labors. - And he took me with him. 452 00:49:55,093 --> 00:49:59,929 To fight by his side. And with each mission, our numbers grew. 453 00:50:00,330 --> 00:50:04,268 Scythia, the Amazon kingdom where the royal family had been assassinated. 454 00:50:04,368 --> 00:50:07,105 My family was gone. Everyone was gone. 455 00:50:07,205 --> 00:50:09,974 Hercules helped me avenge their murder. 456 00:50:10,074 --> 00:50:12,610 He became my brother-in-arms. 457 00:50:12,710 --> 00:50:18,317 Thebes, the city of corpses, where we found a single child, 458 00:50:18,417 --> 00:50:20,585 still alive. 459 00:50:20,685 --> 00:50:26,355 Hercules took Tydeus in when everyone else saw nothing but a wild animal. 460 00:50:26,991 --> 00:50:30,228 You know how a rumor spreads. How a legend grows. 461 00:50:30,328 --> 00:50:32,529 Hercules' deeds were so incredible, 462 00:50:32,629 --> 00:50:36,267 they could not possibly have been performed by a mere mortal. 463 00:50:36,367 --> 00:50:38,478 So we played along. 464 00:50:38,578 --> 00:50:43,108 We encourage people to think Hercules was the son of Zeus. It's good. 465 00:50:43,208 --> 00:50:46,745 Scares the enemy. Iolaus helps. 466 00:50:46,845 --> 00:50:49,144 He talks nice. 467 00:50:49,814 --> 00:50:54,783 You're very loyal friends. You're avoiding my question. 468 00:50:55,520 --> 00:50:58,957 Hercules is a warrior. And there is something that haunts warriors. 469 00:50:59,057 --> 00:51:04,162 It can cloud their minds. We call it the Blood Rage. 470 00:51:04,262 --> 00:51:06,831 This rage afflicted Hercules. 471 00:51:06,931 --> 00:51:09,834 He made me vow to keep the world away from him. 472 00:51:09,934 --> 00:51:12,837 To make sure that he would never harm innocents again. 473 00:51:12,937 --> 00:51:16,474 And that, My Lady, is the truth. 474 00:51:16,574 --> 00:51:18,276 The truth, 475 00:51:20,044 --> 00:51:22,246 whatever the truth, 476 00:51:22,346 --> 00:51:25,216 the death of his loved ones haunts Hercules. 477 00:51:25,316 --> 00:51:28,384 Only the gods can help him, 478 00:51:28,753 --> 00:51:31,253 if he listens. 479 00:51:37,161 --> 00:51:40,464 Come! Gather around, soldiers of Thrace, and behold, 480 00:51:40,564 --> 00:51:43,902 when Hercules gives an order, even the gods listen. 481 00:51:44,002 --> 00:51:48,505 Zeus' master ironsmith, using the forges of your own citadel, 482 00:51:48,605 --> 00:51:52,977 has crafted these divine weapons that will make you invincible. 483 00:51:53,077 --> 00:51:56,080 As steel is hewn into shields, 484 00:51:56,180 --> 00:52:00,082 so, too, will you be hewn into warriors. 485 00:52:01,652 --> 00:52:06,055 You shall carry the shield of Hercules! 486 00:52:13,465 --> 00:52:14,665 It's lighter. 487 00:52:14,765 --> 00:52:19,670 Infused with the souls of Stymphalian birds from Hercules' sixth Labor! 488 00:52:19,770 --> 00:52:23,939 Spirits of birds? How does that work, exactly? 489 00:52:24,475 --> 00:52:28,997 Well, much as birds take flight, so, too, are these shields lighter than air. 490 00:52:29,097 --> 00:52:31,580 It's in the fibers. Here. 491 00:52:31,716 --> 00:52:35,050 Try on the helmet of Hercules. 492 00:52:40,959 --> 00:52:42,356 It covers my whole face. 493 00:52:42,456 --> 00:52:47,225 Forged after Hercules' very own helmet, when he defeated the demon Geryon. 494 00:52:47,325 --> 00:52:51,734 You sure it wasn't your horseshit that frightened Geryon to death? 495 00:52:51,903 --> 00:52:52,537 Mmm? 496 00:52:52,637 --> 00:52:58,440 General Sitacles, perhaps you would care to inspect the armor of Hercules? 497 00:53:13,091 --> 00:53:16,861 Leather armor? Mmm? 498 00:53:16,961 --> 00:53:19,197 We will be skewered like pigs. 499 00:53:23,034 --> 00:53:25,200 Linothorax. 500 00:53:25,569 --> 00:53:28,840 Hewn from the skin of the Erymanthean Boar. 501 00:53:28,940 --> 00:53:31,540 It's indestructible. 502 00:53:32,943 --> 00:53:37,313 Wait. If it's indestructible, how did Hercules cut it off the boar? 503 00:53:38,249 --> 00:53:41,486 He used an indestructible blade. 504 00:54:01,006 --> 00:54:05,639 One, two. 505 00:54:11,249 --> 00:54:12,849 Get up. 506 00:54:14,552 --> 00:54:15,784 Next! 507 00:54:22,927 --> 00:54:24,696 Again! 508 00:54:24,796 --> 00:54:26,895 Both eyes open. 509 00:54:28,299 --> 00:54:30,232 Keep practicing. 510 00:54:31,802 --> 00:54:33,938 Firmer grip. 511 00:54:34,238 --> 00:54:36,205 Elbow up. 512 00:54:37,275 --> 00:54:38,076 Good. 513 00:54:38,176 --> 00:54:40,542 Shield wall! Form! 514 00:54:45,316 --> 00:54:47,049 Stand tall. 515 00:54:49,821 --> 00:54:51,653 Excellent. 516 00:55:17,481 --> 00:55:20,249 Careful you don't cut yourself, boy. 517 00:55:21,319 --> 00:55:23,318 Again! 518 00:55:29,827 --> 00:55:35,033 Rhesus is here. Close enough to stick a blade between his ribs. 519 00:55:35,133 --> 00:55:37,050 - What did you see? - Centaurs. 520 00:55:37,150 --> 00:55:40,135 Half man, half horse. Hundreds of them. 521 00:55:40,404 --> 00:55:42,244 He saw shadows in the night. 522 00:55:42,344 --> 00:55:47,777 My Lord, I will go ahead into the Rhesus camp. I will bring word of his plans. 523 00:55:51,782 --> 00:55:56,821 If we let them get past Mount Asticus, Thrace will fall. You want to stop Rhesus? 524 00:55:56,921 --> 00:55:58,956 We'll go through the forest and they'll never see us coming. 525 00:55:59,056 --> 00:56:03,025 It'll slow down our chariots. A gamble. 526 00:56:03,161 --> 00:56:05,027 I have a plan. 527 00:56:08,900 --> 00:56:12,332 The scouts have returned. Rhesus has made his camp in Mount Asticus, 528 00:56:12,432 --> 00:56:17,273 72 leagues away. Once these men are ready, we march. 529 00:56:18,042 --> 00:56:21,178 So, have you seen if we win or lose? 530 00:56:21,479 --> 00:56:25,083 The gods have been annoyingly silent on that matter. 531 00:56:25,183 --> 00:56:27,443 What they have told me is that I'm soon to discover... 532 00:56:27,543 --> 00:56:30,043 there truly is a heaven or a hell. 533 00:56:31,389 --> 00:56:32,797 When will you die? 534 00:56:32,897 --> 00:56:36,526 Within a week in a place that looks an awful lot like hell. 535 00:56:36,727 --> 00:56:40,398 As always, the gods are generous with hints, 536 00:56:40,498 --> 00:56:43,365 but cheap on specifics. 537 00:56:44,903 --> 00:56:46,853 Oh, cheer up, Hercules. 538 00:56:46,953 --> 00:56:51,740 I've lived, not always well, but long enough. 539 00:56:52,777 --> 00:56:55,978 I'm ready for what's next. 540 00:57:00,952 --> 00:57:03,921 Thracians, halt! 541 00:57:05,122 --> 00:57:08,123 Shield wall! Form! 542 00:57:11,395 --> 00:57:13,529 Battle positions! 543 00:57:16,034 --> 00:57:18,400 Tydeus? 544 00:58:03,581 --> 00:58:05,791 There is no enemy camp. 545 00:58:05,891 --> 00:58:08,850 This is the right place. 546 00:58:25,770 --> 00:58:29,938 Centaurs! They're real. 547 00:58:53,063 --> 00:58:55,464 It seems that we're expected. 548 00:59:10,314 --> 00:59:12,414 Centaurs? 549 00:59:32,403 --> 00:59:33,742 Rhesus! 550 00:59:33,842 --> 00:59:38,974 You have come looking for a fight, and we are happy to oblige. 551 00:59:39,410 --> 00:59:44,515 Hercules. The son of Zeus. Your legend ends here. 552 00:59:44,615 --> 00:59:46,448 Look at me. 553 00:59:46,984 --> 00:59:48,917 Do I look afraid? 554 00:59:56,727 --> 00:59:58,760 Phineas. 555 00:59:59,230 --> 01:00:03,000 Traitor! Hades will have you! 556 01:00:03,100 --> 01:00:05,702 After it has you, My Lord. 557 01:00:05,903 --> 01:00:09,626 It is over, Cotys. Mount Asticus on your front. 558 01:00:09,726 --> 01:00:14,011 The woods at your back. And my troops outman you three to one. 559 01:00:14,111 --> 01:00:18,881 Surrender now, and we shall consider being merciful. 560 01:00:19,082 --> 01:00:22,584 Men die who speak to my lord in such a manner. 561 01:00:28,292 --> 01:00:30,625 You've made your choice. 562 01:00:45,810 --> 01:00:47,342 Go! 563 01:00:58,322 --> 01:01:01,592 In this moment, on this day, 564 01:01:01,692 --> 01:01:05,528 become the man you were born to be! 565 01:01:05,929 --> 01:01:10,700 You have it within yourselves to write your own legends! 566 01:01:10,901 --> 01:01:15,806 Let it be to death or victory! 567 01:01:19,277 --> 01:01:22,243 Charge! 568 01:01:29,153 --> 01:01:30,921 Shield wall! 569 01:01:32,021 --> 01:01:33,989 Flanks out! 570 01:01:42,266 --> 01:01:44,699 Maybe today. 571 01:02:05,356 --> 01:02:07,455 Now! 572 01:02:25,742 --> 01:02:28,012 Watch as the Amazon uses the arrows of Artemis... 573 01:02:28,112 --> 01:02:30,545 Silence, boy! 574 01:02:34,819 --> 01:02:36,554 Spears forward! 575 01:02:55,172 --> 01:02:57,572 Archers, ready! 576 01:02:57,909 --> 01:02:59,507 Loose! 577 01:03:50,995 --> 01:03:52,928 Advance! 578 01:04:01,405 --> 01:04:03,705 Set them aflame! 579 01:04:07,745 --> 01:04:09,878 Take cover! 580 01:04:10,180 --> 01:04:12,547 Defend Lord Cotys! 581 01:04:31,635 --> 01:04:32,903 Maybe not. 582 01:04:33,003 --> 01:04:35,470 Shield wall! Attack! 583 01:04:38,309 --> 01:04:40,575 Push forward! 584 01:04:53,457 --> 01:04:56,992 To kill a snake, cut off its head. 585 01:05:12,743 --> 01:05:15,679 Victory is yours, Lord Cotys! 586 01:05:15,779 --> 01:05:18,813 It is not over yet! 587 01:05:51,748 --> 01:05:54,318 Fucking centaurs. 588 01:05:59,923 --> 01:06:03,727 Hail, Lord Cotys! Hail, Lord Cotys! 589 01:06:03,827 --> 01:06:08,365 Hail, Lord Cotys! Hail, Lord Cotys! 590 01:06:08,465 --> 01:06:11,201 Hail, Lord Cotys! 591 01:06:37,761 --> 01:06:40,095 Halt! 592 01:06:46,269 --> 01:06:47,303 Get up. 593 01:06:48,639 --> 01:06:50,272 Get up. 594 01:06:57,247 --> 01:06:59,414 - Up. - Enough! 595 01:07:09,426 --> 01:07:12,461 You helped a tyrant enslave a nation. 596 01:07:12,562 --> 01:07:15,365 All I did was stop you from burning more villages. 597 01:07:15,465 --> 01:07:18,702 - I burned no villages. - Then who did? 598 01:07:18,802 --> 01:07:20,025 Ask yourself, 599 01:07:20,125 --> 01:07:23,440 if Cotys is beloved, why did he need to hire mercenaries to do his dirty work? 600 01:07:23,540 --> 01:07:25,107 Keep moving, dog. 601 01:07:25,508 --> 01:07:28,643 You've been fighting on the wrong side. 602 01:08:01,678 --> 01:08:03,212 Where are you going? 603 01:08:03,413 --> 01:08:06,347 I'm taking some water to the prisoner. 604 01:08:07,951 --> 01:08:09,817 Sit down. 605 01:08:14,625 --> 01:08:16,891 It's time. 606 01:08:26,136 --> 01:08:30,004 Thrace is finally united. 607 01:08:31,342 --> 01:08:33,444 One land, 608 01:08:33,544 --> 01:08:35,743 one King, 609 01:08:36,380 --> 01:08:38,613 one Thrace. 610 01:08:39,049 --> 01:08:43,086 One land! One King! One Thrace! 611 01:08:43,186 --> 01:08:48,025 Thrace is not a man, a king, or a god! Thrace is her people! 612 01:08:55,298 --> 01:08:57,901 Who cares what Rhesus claims? Our work is done. 613 01:08:58,001 --> 01:09:00,401 Let's collect our fee and be gone. 614 01:09:11,581 --> 01:09:13,815 Don't do anything foolish. 615 01:09:16,053 --> 01:09:18,386 Where are you going? 616 01:09:23,994 --> 01:09:28,265 I saw pity in your eyes for Rhesus. Why? 617 01:09:28,365 --> 01:09:33,201 Look at me. Cotys is responsible for this war, isn't he? 618 01:09:36,206 --> 01:09:40,410 You lie very well. Clearly, your father's daughter. 619 01:09:40,510 --> 01:09:45,181 I didn't do it for my father. I did it for my son. 620 01:09:45,281 --> 01:09:49,653 If I disobeyed Cotys or resisted in any way, Arius would be executed. 621 01:09:49,753 --> 01:09:54,155 I did what any mother would. I protected my child. 622 01:09:54,591 --> 01:09:59,930 My husband was king. And Cotys poisoned him to take his place. 623 01:10:00,030 --> 01:10:02,599 Rhesus fought back. Civil war broke out. 624 01:10:02,699 --> 01:10:06,334 Arius is the legitimate king. 625 01:10:07,504 --> 01:10:12,876 My father is old. He will not live forever, and once he is gone, 626 01:10:12,976 --> 01:10:17,013 my son will be a good king. 627 01:10:17,113 --> 01:10:21,416 - And he will heal this land. - That's a dream. 628 01:10:22,386 --> 01:10:25,845 And you can help. Please, when you leave Thrace, 629 01:10:25,945 --> 01:10:29,624 take Arius with you. Please keep him safe. 630 01:10:29,760 --> 01:10:31,961 Find another savior. 631 01:10:32,162 --> 01:10:33,761 Hercules? 632 01:10:35,465 --> 01:10:37,899 The King commands your presence. 633 01:10:42,506 --> 01:10:44,672 My Lady. 634 01:10:54,685 --> 01:10:57,086 Ah, champion of Thrace! 635 01:10:57,687 --> 01:10:59,957 Something tells me we're not gonna get paid. 636 01:11:00,057 --> 01:11:03,625 - You could be right. - Oh, shit. 637 01:11:05,996 --> 01:11:08,766 You wanted conquerors, not heroes. 638 01:11:08,866 --> 01:11:13,069 - You betrayed me, Cotys. - Betrayed? 639 01:11:13,570 --> 01:11:17,140 A mercenary who has long since sold his conscience for gold 640 01:11:17,240 --> 01:11:20,544 can hardly presume to judge his employers. 641 01:11:20,644 --> 01:11:23,344 Let's not quibble about details. 642 01:11:27,183 --> 01:11:31,455 We all know your legend, Hercules. But here is mine. 643 01:11:31,555 --> 01:11:37,327 When I was a general in the army of Thrace, I had dreams of ruling this kingdom. 644 01:11:37,427 --> 01:11:43,632 But thanks to you, my dreams have grown. I now crave an empire. 645 01:11:43,933 --> 01:11:48,438 My thousands will train more thousands, and they even more. 646 01:11:48,538 --> 01:11:50,674 The lessons of Hercules will spread. 647 01:11:50,774 --> 01:11:53,376 What you began here can never be stopped. 648 01:11:53,476 --> 01:11:58,679 And if you fear what such an army may do, 649 01:11:59,049 --> 01:12:01,282 then lead it. 650 01:12:04,321 --> 01:12:08,158 You want me to serve you? 651 01:12:08,258 --> 01:12:11,795 Spare me the moral outrage. 652 01:12:11,895 --> 01:12:14,028 Child killer. 653 01:12:15,832 --> 01:12:19,967 Getting us all killed, bad idea. 654 01:12:22,972 --> 01:12:27,375 Well, I must take this as a "no." 655 01:12:27,577 --> 01:12:29,710 In that case, 656 01:12:30,380 --> 01:12:33,748 your services are no longer required. 657 01:12:37,053 --> 01:12:40,788 You will be paid in full. Bring them the gold. 658 01:13:21,530 --> 01:13:26,000 If we hurry, we can be spending our fortunes in Macedonia. 659 01:13:28,739 --> 01:13:30,972 Take mine, too. 660 01:13:33,609 --> 01:13:35,945 What do you think you're doing? Let's go. 661 01:13:36,546 --> 01:13:38,248 There will be no more innocent blood on my hands. 662 01:13:38,348 --> 01:13:41,716 I can't leave without setting this right. 663 01:13:42,452 --> 01:13:47,791 Oh, I see. And who's gonna be paying us for this suicidal endeavor? 664 01:13:47,891 --> 01:13:51,826 - Thrace needs our help. - To hell with Thrace. We have gold. 665 01:13:52,162 --> 01:13:55,540 You remember the Black Sea. That beach you spoke of is within reach. 666 01:13:55,640 --> 01:13:58,299 Leave now, be free. 667 01:13:59,736 --> 01:14:02,503 I would never be free. 668 01:14:04,608 --> 01:14:07,575 In this fight, you're alone. 669 01:14:09,412 --> 01:14:11,013 Never saw that one coming. 670 01:14:11,414 --> 01:14:13,617 - How can you just walk away? - You can't just leave. 671 01:14:13,717 --> 01:14:15,751 - Why not? - It's all right. 672 01:14:16,052 --> 01:14:19,456 You've sacrificed your lives for me. Now you can finally be free. 673 01:14:19,556 --> 01:14:22,359 Whatever debt you feel you owe me is paid. 674 01:14:22,459 --> 01:14:24,525 Debt? 675 01:14:24,961 --> 01:14:28,796 You think we follow you because we owe you? 676 01:14:29,032 --> 01:14:31,265 Look around, Hercules. 677 01:14:31,534 --> 01:14:36,071 We're family. All we have is each other. 678 01:14:36,672 --> 01:14:40,677 We will fight for you. And if it's our time, we will die for you. 679 01:14:40,777 --> 01:14:43,444 Because you would die for us. 680 01:14:45,381 --> 01:14:48,316 Take that, too. I have no need of it. 681 01:14:48,418 --> 01:14:50,954 - This is madness. - You want madness? 682 01:14:51,054 --> 01:14:55,423 Tonight, a spear of flame will pierce my heart. 683 01:14:56,425 --> 01:15:00,161 Is that not the most insane death you've ever heard of? 684 01:15:09,639 --> 01:15:12,843 Crazy. The lot of you. 685 01:15:12,943 --> 01:15:14,744 Autolycus. 686 01:15:14,844 --> 01:15:18,779 Iolaus. Go with Autolycus. 687 01:15:19,015 --> 01:15:21,017 - I think I'll stay. - Nephew. 688 01:15:21,117 --> 01:15:26,887 Uncle, all I've ever done is tell stories of great deeds performed by others. 689 01:15:27,590 --> 01:15:32,595 It's time I stopped telling their stories. Started living my own. 690 01:15:32,695 --> 01:15:37,164 Well, you may have all completely lost your minds, but not me. 691 01:15:37,834 --> 01:15:40,001 Not me. 692 01:15:42,539 --> 01:15:44,605 Autolycus? 693 01:15:47,177 --> 01:15:50,011 Live like a king, my friend. 694 01:15:59,322 --> 01:16:01,322 What about Cotys? 695 01:16:03,526 --> 01:16:07,995 He paid us to save Thrace. Let's not disappoint him. 696 01:16:36,459 --> 01:16:38,926 Lay down your arms. 697 01:16:40,363 --> 01:16:45,833 Lay down your arms! Or your nephew dies first. 698 01:17:01,451 --> 01:17:05,255 I invite you to join me. You refuse. 699 01:17:05,355 --> 01:17:08,624 I order you to leave. You return. 700 01:17:09,324 --> 01:17:12,059 Get your hands off me. 701 01:17:13,196 --> 01:17:16,564 I overheard her conspiring with Hercules. 702 01:17:16,665 --> 01:17:20,434 They were planning to remove the young Prince from your protection. 703 01:17:25,341 --> 01:17:26,510 No. 704 01:17:27,010 --> 01:17:29,612 Let go of him! Don't touch him! 705 01:17:32,916 --> 01:17:35,416 Arius! No! 706 01:17:38,855 --> 01:17:43,326 - No! You're hurting him! No! - Hercules, no! Help me! Stop! 707 01:17:43,426 --> 01:17:46,263 - Help! No! - Arius. No. 708 01:17:46,363 --> 01:17:49,163 Arius! No! 709 01:18:35,411 --> 01:18:38,746 Magnificent, aren't they? 710 01:18:39,015 --> 01:18:42,000 An extraordinary species. 711 01:18:42,100 --> 01:18:46,355 Incredibly loyal. As long as they're fed. 712 01:18:46,556 --> 01:18:49,490 - Remember them? - Eurystheus. 713 01:18:50,326 --> 01:18:52,828 They remember you. 714 01:18:53,029 --> 01:18:55,831 Confused, Hercules? 715 01:18:56,632 --> 01:19:02,104 Kingdoms are won with armies, but empires are made by alliances. 716 01:19:02,204 --> 01:19:07,908 King Eurystheus and I will now rule all of Greece. 717 01:19:13,883 --> 01:19:17,818 Cerberus only exists in my mind. 718 01:19:18,588 --> 01:19:21,422 Speak a little louder, Hercules. 719 01:19:21,991 --> 01:19:24,925 I didn't quite catch that. 720 01:19:26,229 --> 01:19:28,429 The wolves. 721 01:19:30,466 --> 01:19:32,800 They were there that night. 722 01:19:33,036 --> 01:19:37,404 The wolves were there. You drugged me. 723 01:19:53,122 --> 01:19:56,757 The wolves were there the night my family was murdered. 724 01:19:59,795 --> 01:20:03,264 My men told me how your children screamed 725 01:20:03,666 --> 01:20:07,001 as my wolves gnawed on their bones. 726 01:20:08,471 --> 01:20:14,209 As their fangs despoiled your daughter's... pure flesh. 727 01:20:14,910 --> 01:20:18,147 When the people called out your name louder than mine, 728 01:20:18,247 --> 01:20:22,447 you see, when they saw you as a god, how long... 729 01:20:22,547 --> 01:20:25,654 - before they saw you as their king? - I wanted nothing! 730 01:20:25,754 --> 01:20:29,425 Precisely! Your sin, Hercules, was that you had no ambition! 731 01:20:29,525 --> 01:20:32,061 I can deal with an ambitious man! He can be bought! 732 01:20:32,161 --> 01:20:35,930 But a man who wants nothing has no price! 733 01:20:37,399 --> 01:20:40,670 Killing you would have turned Athens against me. 734 01:20:40,770 --> 01:20:42,903 I had to ruin your name. 735 01:20:46,242 --> 01:20:48,409 My wife! 736 01:20:48,878 --> 01:20:50,212 My children! 737 01:20:50,312 --> 01:20:53,449 Well, you have our permission to join them in death. 738 01:20:53,549 --> 01:20:58,354 All of you! Starting with my faithless daughter! 739 01:20:58,454 --> 01:21:00,924 No! Get off me! 740 01:21:01,024 --> 01:21:06,062 No! No! No! Unhand me! No! 741 01:21:06,162 --> 01:21:07,764 She's your own flesh and blood! 742 01:21:07,864 --> 01:21:10,466 I will raise Arius to be my worthy successor! 743 01:21:10,566 --> 01:21:12,820 You stay away from my boy! 744 01:21:12,920 --> 01:21:17,216 You monster, you bastard! You are a monster! 745 01:21:17,316 --> 01:21:19,174 - You are a monster! - No! 746 01:21:19,374 --> 01:21:22,979 You are not a man! You're a demon! 747 01:21:23,079 --> 01:21:25,381 Who are you? 748 01:21:25,481 --> 01:21:26,516 Are you a murderer? 749 01:21:26,616 --> 01:21:29,218 Damn you! I curse you! 750 01:21:29,318 --> 01:21:31,654 Are you a mercenary who turns his back on the innocent? 751 01:21:31,754 --> 01:21:33,289 Stay away from my son! 752 01:21:33,389 --> 01:21:38,428 Are you only the legend? Or are you the truth behind the legend? 753 01:21:38,528 --> 01:21:40,696 No! Father, please, please, please. 754 01:21:40,796 --> 01:21:42,763 We believe in you. 755 01:21:43,032 --> 01:21:46,669 We have faith in you. Have faith in yourself. 756 01:21:46,769 --> 01:21:47,737 Save me! 757 01:21:47,837 --> 01:21:49,572 Remember the man that you are. 758 01:21:49,672 --> 01:21:53,676 Father, the gods will punish you! You cannot escape this time! 759 01:21:53,776 --> 01:21:55,845 Remember the deeds you have performed, 760 01:21:55,945 --> 01:21:58,048 the Labors you have accomplished! 761 01:21:58,148 --> 01:21:59,916 No! No! 762 01:22:00,016 --> 01:22:01,784 - Stop it! - Leave her alone! 763 01:22:01,884 --> 01:22:03,953 Now, tell me! 764 01:22:04,053 --> 01:22:07,957 - Please! - Who are you? 765 01:22:08,057 --> 01:22:12,760 I am Hercules! 766 01:22:22,071 --> 01:22:25,439 Unleash the wolves! 767 01:22:29,178 --> 01:22:30,413 Get away! 768 01:22:30,513 --> 01:22:32,479 Ahh! 769 01:22:39,188 --> 01:22:42,756 Three wolves should be more than enough for one lion. 770 01:22:45,528 --> 01:22:47,494 Hurry! 771 01:22:53,069 --> 01:22:55,002 - Hurry! - Hurry! 772 01:22:56,940 --> 01:22:58,672 No! 773 01:23:09,886 --> 01:23:11,785 Ahh! 774 01:23:25,201 --> 01:23:27,370 The gods have revealed your innocence. 775 01:23:27,470 --> 01:23:30,339 The final Labor is complete. 776 01:23:30,439 --> 01:23:32,807 But I'm just getting started. 777 01:23:40,248 --> 01:23:43,383 Doesn't take a vision to know what's waiting for us up there. 778 01:24:12,281 --> 01:24:14,248 My time. 779 01:24:24,727 --> 01:24:27,130 Excuse me. That was my moment, my fate. 780 01:24:27,230 --> 01:24:29,130 You're welcome. 781 01:24:41,477 --> 01:24:44,045 I'm going after Eurystheus! 782 01:25:05,467 --> 01:25:08,070 Hercules, listen to me. None of this is my fault. 783 01:25:08,170 --> 01:25:12,183 You see, Cotys poisoned my mind. Turned me against you. 784 01:25:12,883 --> 01:25:15,210 I like you. No, stop. 785 01:25:16,011 --> 01:25:19,348 I command you to stop! I'm your King! You took an oath to obey me! 786 01:25:19,448 --> 01:25:23,418 You swore to Zeus! Wait, wait, wait. 787 01:25:23,919 --> 01:25:27,823 You fight for gold. I have plenty of gold. Name your price. 788 01:25:27,923 --> 01:25:30,958 Find it in your heart to forgive. 789 01:25:35,798 --> 01:25:38,498 You want forgiveness? 790 01:25:53,783 --> 01:25:56,950 Ask my family for forgiveness. 791 01:26:14,737 --> 01:26:17,704 I've never killed a god before. 792 01:26:26,815 --> 01:26:29,816 I really think I'm ready to fight now. 793 01:26:33,189 --> 01:26:35,489 Well done, warrior. 794 01:26:46,969 --> 01:26:48,271 - Eurystheus? - Dead. 795 01:26:48,371 --> 01:26:51,505 - We need to find Arius. - Follow me. 796 01:27:05,721 --> 01:27:07,089 Soldiers of Thrace! 797 01:27:07,189 --> 01:27:11,461 You followed me in battle. Follow me now. 798 01:27:11,561 --> 01:27:17,133 Don't be fools! Hercules is mortal! Not a god! 799 01:27:17,233 --> 01:27:21,835 Anyone who sides with him will die! 800 01:27:22,171 --> 01:27:26,740 And I will show you. Bring him. 801 01:27:30,246 --> 01:27:31,747 - Arius! - Mama! 802 01:27:31,847 --> 01:27:34,550 No! He's your grandson! 803 01:27:34,650 --> 01:27:37,186 You failed to save your children, Hercules. 804 01:27:37,286 --> 01:27:39,555 But you may yet save him. 805 01:27:39,655 --> 01:27:41,224 Please, Father! No! 806 01:27:41,324 --> 01:27:45,759 Admit defeat! Bow to me! 807 01:27:45,995 --> 01:27:49,496 You have until the count of three! 808 01:27:51,367 --> 01:27:52,801 One! 809 01:27:54,237 --> 01:27:55,171 Two! 810 01:27:58,307 --> 01:28:00,974 Don't just stand there! Kill someone! 811 01:28:02,011 --> 01:28:04,044 Protect Lord Cotys! 812 01:28:06,649 --> 01:28:09,783 - Arius, run! - Mother! 813 01:28:10,453 --> 01:28:12,119 Get the boy! 814 01:29:04,807 --> 01:29:07,307 Tydeus! 815 01:29:09,645 --> 01:29:12,048 Attack! 816 01:29:12,148 --> 01:29:14,347 Hold them back! 817 01:29:29,432 --> 01:29:31,731 Spears! 818 01:29:36,238 --> 01:29:38,572 Go through the fire! 819 01:29:43,512 --> 01:29:46,880 Here! Here! Help! Come on! 820 01:29:50,553 --> 01:29:52,588 Easy, Tydeus. 821 01:30:22,785 --> 01:30:24,484 Hercules. 822 01:30:44,640 --> 01:30:46,840 Lock shields! 823 01:30:47,410 --> 01:30:49,376 March! 824 01:30:51,380 --> 01:30:53,713 Find peace, my brother. 825 01:31:08,830 --> 01:31:14,537 As you said, Hercules, there is no way to defeat a shield wall! 826 01:31:14,637 --> 01:31:17,104 There is no way out! 827 01:31:17,973 --> 01:31:20,640 Come out and face me! 828 01:31:27,182 --> 01:31:30,653 You're no hero! You're no god! 829 01:31:30,753 --> 01:31:33,488 You're nothing but a mercenary! 830 01:31:33,588 --> 01:31:37,357 Your wife and children deserved to die! 831 01:31:58,981 --> 01:32:01,951 What're you doing? Get back up there! 832 01:32:02,051 --> 01:32:05,152 Hercules must die! 833 01:32:07,923 --> 01:32:09,423 Come on! 834 01:32:11,060 --> 01:32:15,395 Kill that filthy bastard! 835 01:33:14,323 --> 01:33:17,726 Hercules! Hercules! 836 01:33:17,826 --> 01:33:21,230 Hercules! Hercules! 837 01:33:21,330 --> 01:33:26,735 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 838 01:33:26,835 --> 01:33:30,339 Hercules! Hercules! 839 01:33:30,439 --> 01:33:35,644 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 840 01:33:35,744 --> 01:33:40,615 Hercules! Hercules! Hercules! 841 01:33:40,715 --> 01:33:43,852 You want to know the truth about Hercules? 842 01:33:43,952 --> 01:33:46,288 There it is. 843 01:33:46,388 --> 01:33:50,158 To be honest, I prefer it to the legend. 844 01:33:50,659 --> 01:33:54,429 The world needs a hero they can believe in. 845 01:33:54,730 --> 01:33:58,033 Is he actually the son of Zeus? 846 01:33:58,133 --> 01:34:00,935 I don't think it really matters. 847 01:34:01,236 --> 01:34:04,839 You don't need to be a demigod to be a hero. 848 01:34:04,940 --> 01:34:08,209 You just need to believe you're a hero. 849 01:34:08,410 --> 01:34:11,678 It's what worked for him. 850 01:34:12,414 --> 01:34:17,318 But then again, what the hell do I know? 851 01:34:17,519 --> 01:34:20,854 I'm supposed to be dead by now.