Ep 19. Hercules and the Underworld Takeover
- September 23, 1998
Hercules: The Animated Series season 1 episode 19, titled "Hercules and the Underworld Takeover," follows the adventures of Hercules as he battles to save the Underworld from a hostile takeover. The story begins when Hades, the ruler of the Underworld, banishes Cerberus, his trusted guard dog, to the surface world. Cerberus, now free, wreaks havoc in the city and threatens to destroy everything in his path.
Hades, realizing his mistake, seeks the help of Hercules to bring Cerberus back to the Underworld. Hercules agrees to help, but as he descends into the Underworld, he discovers that something is amiss. The usually calm and organized realm is in chaos, and it seems that Hades has lost control.
Hercules soon learns that Hades' wicked brother, Tartarus, is planning a hostile takeover of the Underworld. Tartarus has teamed up with an army of monsters and is now in control of the Underworld's guardian, the Colossus of Rhodes. With the Colossus under his command, Tartarus has become unstoppable, and the Underworld is on the brink of destruction.
Hercules must now team up with Hades and a ragtag group of Underworld creatures to defeat Tartarus and his minions. The group battles through a series of challenges and obstacles, including a battle with the Colossus itself. However, with perseverance and determination, they are able to overcome all the challenges and defeat Tartarus.
In the end, the Underworld is safe once again, and Hades is reinstated as its ruler. Hercules returns to the surface world, having once again saved the day and proved his worth as a hero.
Overall, "Hercules and the Underworld Takeover" is an action-packed and thrilling episode that showcases the strength and bravery of Hercules as well as the importance of loyalty and teamwork. With its exciting storyline and engaging characters, it is a must-watch for fans of the Hercules series.