Legend of the Seeker

Broken

Season 2, Episode 3, Aired 11/21/09

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Cara is found to be guilty of a terrible crime from the past and is sentenced to be executed by Kahlan. Richard disagrees with Cara's punishment though, and tries to save her before she meets an untimely end.

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Tabrett Bethell

Cara
Bruce Spence

Zeddicus Zu'l Zorander
Bridget Regan

Kahlan Amnell

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This is the best episode of the seeker to date.

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By lanfer695, Nov 15, 2011 Report Abuse

I think it's the best episode to date. It's an episode where emotions are very present with the trial of Cara. We saw that Mord'Sith are able to show some emotions. Tabrett Bethell gives an outstanding performance in this episode. Even though Richard and Kahlan have a minimal role, I think it was necessary to see Cara and appreciate her character in different ways. In this episode, we could bond with her and almost feel bad for the way she was transformed in an evil. I can't wait to see the rest of the second season. With 6 episodes aired, I can tell that the second season is, by far, better than the first season.moreless

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The best episode so far!

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By emma5000, Sep 27, 2011 Report Abuse

"Broken" was a fine example for what I love most about "Legend of the Seeker" and that would be its deep human quality and most of all, the character of Richard Cypher. After the Mord Sith had been introduced as rather soulless "creatures", enjoying to cause pain, it was very touching to see, what caused them to be that way and they really got a human face by that. It's great, how believing in second chances isn't just something, Richard would say lightly and not mean it. He really proved his believe in a very touching way, defending Cara even at the cost of hurting Kahlan. Besides, Tabrett Bethell, playing Cara has proven in this episode, that she is more than just a pretty face, but a really good actress as well.moreless

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By TrueTvWatcher, Jun 02, 2011 Report Abuse

Broken was a perfect and very entertaining episode of Legend of The Seeker because there was a lot of character growth and development for Cara, Kahlan, and Richard. I thought this was a very touching episode as Kahlan learns the true fate of her sister, and Richard tells Cara to leave, while Zedd tracks the guy with the Rune on his hand. There was a lot of emotion in this episode which made the story more intriguing. I thought it was great how Kahlan overcame her own feelings and saw the truth. It was really great to learn how Cara became a Mord'Sith and that they are human too underneath their broken shells. I think every thing played out perfectly in this episode. I look forward to watching the next episode!!!!!!!moreless

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A beautiful look into Cara as a person and not a Mord-Sith, she is tried and judged for her crimes, in a trial where the Seeker is her only advocate.

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By LiamJohnson, Sep 25, 2010 Report Abuse

Any fan of the books would have been jumping for joy when Cara was added as a main cast member. The Mord-Sith as characters propose the most vile and yet fascinating juxtaposition- the most caring, kind girls chosen to be broken by the most ungodly torture into the cold, remorseless killers that they are; this episode gives the viewers a thought-provoking insight into how the Mord-Sith are 'made', and poses a very powerful question to Kahlan and the audience: Can you ever forgive one who has commited such crimes, when you know the little girl inside is crying?

This episode takes us on a wonderful journey as Richard extracts the horrifying truth from Cara about her past. Whilst we very much follow the story from Richard's side, our hearts yearn for Kahlan, having learnt of the death of her sister, to put aside her grief, see the draconian truth and judge based on what is and not what seems. Ultimately, Kahlan, having initially abdicated her responsibility as Mother Confessor through her unwillingness to judge in light of her sister's death, takes the just stance to prevent a senseless murder, that would have been performed under blind rage, proving to the audience that even in the harshest times, she can see and do what is right.

Without question, though, the star of this episode is Cara, and the inhibitions the audience may have been feeling towards her as a protagonist are extinguished as we are brought to see the human being behind the leather. The books made it explicit that Cara was a person and not a title, and I'm happy to see the screen version treding the same path. I believe that these are the first steps on the road to Cara becoming Richard and Kahlan's most trusted confidant (with Zedd of course) and that journey is one I'm very much looking forward too.

Overall, this is probably my favourite episode of LotS to date. As with "Denna" in season 1, the writers really seem to grasp the fascinating nature of the Mord-Sith, and the interactions they have with our heroes invoke a contrast in our minds that, in retrospect, is one of wonderment. Brilliantly written, beautifully paced- this is an episode not to be missed, not just for LotS fans, but for fans of story on screen in general.moreless

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The battle continues, this time on the courts of men!

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By addtony, Nov 24, 2009 Report Abuse

I always expect a good episode from the show but astonishingly, it even goes beyond my expectations almost all of the time! This episode is simply tremendous! I was watching the show with my wife and at the height of the discussion during the trial ... she cried.

The battle between reasons are great. This show is simply not an ordinary show but a very profound one. It does not only entertain but gives a lot of values to learn with. I sure hope book readers/fanatics may stop dragging down this beautiful show and let go with the new flow! Smallville has interchanged plots against the real comic and movie story of Superman and it certainly has done a great job inspite of that. This show is doing the same thing as well.

The series is indeed worth the high ratings it should get.moreless

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- Original International Air Dates: United Kingdom: February 17, 2010 on Sci Fi/Sci Fi HD Germany: April 18, 2010 on ProSieben Sweden: September 24, 2010 on TV6 Edit
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- Cara: Confess me... I deserve it. Edit
- Richard: Your pride is going to get you killed. Cara: I'd rather die than grovel on my knees and beg for mercy--unless that's an order, Lord Rahl. Richard: I am not the Lord Rahl. Cara: And I'm not ashamed of who I am. Edit
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