7.8/101,910 votesLoading...#1 - Chosen (2)
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 1/5/2016
Having seen an apocalyptic vision of the world’s destruction, Amberle leaves the palace in search of answers. But when Wil and Allanon realize that she is the key to saving the Four Lands, they set out to find the princess before the Dagda Mor’s Demons hunt her down.
Director: N/A
Writer: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
7.8/101,714 votesLoading...#2 - Changeling
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 1/19/2016
While Amberle embarks on a deadly task to prove her worth to the Ellcrys, the Dagda Mor sends the Changeling, an ancient, shape-shifting Demon, to kill her and anyone in its way. But when a demon can take shape of anyone in the palace, finding it won’t be easy.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
7.8/101,153 votesLoading...#3 - Safehold
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 2/23/2016
With time running out, Wil, Amberle and Eretria must cross ancient Human ruins to reach the Bloodfire. But a nefarious evil stands in their way, testing their friendship and manipulating them against each other. At the palace, Allanon and Ander stave off a coup while facing the imminent attack from the Dagda Mor and his army.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: N/A
7.8/101,290 votesLoading...#4 - Ellcrys
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 3/1/2016
Wil and Amberle race to reach the Ellcrys while Allanon and Ander lead the Elvin army in an epic battle against the Dagda Mor and his Demon horde. But the cost of their quest could prove too great, altering everyone’s destinies forever.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: N/A
7.8/10716 votesLoading...#5 - Graymark
Season 2 Episode 3 - Aired 10/25/2017
With Wil trapped, Eretria and Mareth must work together to free him before time runs out.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Javier Grillo-Marxuach
7.7/102,127 votesLoading...#6 - Chosen (1)
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 1/5/2016
Thousands of years after the fall of Humankind, the Four Lands is in grave danger. The fate of the world rests on the shoulders of an unlikely trio: an Elvin Princess who dreams of a life outside of the palace walls, a beautiful, wild and wily Human Rover and a half-elf, who knows nothing of the great destiny that runs through his veins.
Director: Jonathan Liebesman
Writer: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
7.7/101,707 votesLoading...#7 - Fury
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 1/12/2016
Wil and Amberle are kidnapped by Eretria and Cephalo while returning to the palace. But the Rovers are the least of their worries –Wil must learn how to use the Elfstones before a bloodthirsty Fury kills them all.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
7.7/101,279 votesLoading...#8 - Pykon
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 2/2/2016
On the run from the relentless Reaper, Amberle, Wil and Eretria take shelter in Pykon, a snowy Elvin outpost that houses a grisly secret. Meanwhile, Ander and Slanter make a devastating discovery about the Dagda Mor’s forces.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: N/A
7.6/101,209 votesLoading...#9 - Breakline
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 2/9/2016
Amberle and Eretria run from bloodthirsty Elf Hunters who relish in cutting off elves’ ears for fun, while Wil searches for them with the help of an unexpected friend. At the palace, the King sends Ander and Arion to assassinate the Dagda Mor - with devastating consequences.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: N/A
7.6/10644 votesLoading...#10 - Crimson
Season 2 Episode 6 - Aired 11/8/2017
Wil and Mareth race against time to recover an item in uncharted territory.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: April Blair
7.6/10591 votesLoading...#11 - Warlock
Season 2 Episode 7 - Aired 11/15/2017
Bandon and his followers race to resurrect the Warlock Lord. Mareth risks everything in the hope that she's not too late.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Alex Diaz, Julie Sagalowsky Diaz
7.6/10605 votesLoading...#12 - Amberle
Season 2 Episode 8 - Aired 11/15/2017
Wil confronts his past and the bond between Allanon and Mareth continues to grow.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Elle Triedman, April Blair
7.6/10573 votesLoading...#13 - Wilderun
Season 2 Episode 9 - Aired 11/22/2017
Eretria confesses a dark secret to Wil. Bandon's deepest wish is granted, but with a catch.
Director: Toa Fraser
Writer: Matt Lambert
7.5/101,365 votesLoading...#14 - Reaper
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 1/26/2016
Amberle, Wil and Eretria are forced to overcome their differences to survive the perils of their quest, including the nightmarish Reaper. At the palace, Ander attempts to recruit help from an unlikely ally to find the Dagda Mor - his brother’s murderer, Slanter, a Gnome assassin.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: N/A
7.5/10639 votesLoading...#15 - Paranor
Season 2 Episode 5 - Aired 11/8/2017
Wil and Mareth move forward with a plan to confront Bandon, but will complications and suspicions drive apart the unlikely fellowship of heroes?
Director: Toa Fraser
Writer: Evan Endicott, Josh Stoddard
7.4/10953 votesLoading...#16 - Druid
Season 2 Episode 1 - Aired 10/11/2017
A year after the War of the Forbidding, Wil’s new life is interrupted by a mysterious new figure. Eretria is reunited with someone from her past. Meanwhile, Allanon uncovers a plot that could send the Four Lands into darkness.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: Alfred Gough, Miles Millar
7.4/10637 votesLoading...#17 - Dweller
Season 2 Episode 4 - Aired 11/1/2017
Wil, Mareth and Allanon travel to a dangerous territory for an answer. King Ander meets the Princess of Leah, but finds she's more than he bargained for.
Director: James Marshall
Writer: Elle Triedman
7.4/10648 votesLoading...#18 - Blood
Season 2 Episode 10 - Aired 11/22/2017
In the final showdown, Wil must save the Four Lands. Wil, Mareth and Eretria grapple with the loss of one of their own.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: Evan Endicott, Josh Stoddard
7.3/101,183 votesLoading...#19 - Utopia
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 2/16/2016
Wil and Amberle desperately search for Eretria to save her from the vicious elf hunters who kidnapped her. Little do they know, she’s stumbled upon a secret settlement of Humans and may finally feel like she belongs. But their utopia is much more than meets the eyes. Meanwhile, Allanon must inspire Ander to accept his destiny.
Director: Jesse Warn
Writer: N/A
7.2/10708 votesLoading...#20 - Wraith
Season 2 Episode 2 - Aired 10/18/2017
Wil and Mareth search for answers. While visiting a nearby kingdom, King Ander seeks reinforcement and is given an ultimatum.
Director: Brad Turner
Writer: Evan Endicott, Josh Stoddard
The Best Episodes of The Shannara Chronicles
Every episode of The Shannara Chronicles ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of The Shannara Chronicles!
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Best Episodes Summary
"Chosen (2)" is the best rated episode of "The Shannara Chronicles". It scored 7.8/10 based on 1910 votes. Directed by N/A and written by Alfred Gough, Miles Millar, it aired on 1/5/2016. This episode scored 0.0 points higher than the second highest rated, "Changeling".