Description:  Disney's Hercules: The Animated Series is an action-adventure comedy spin-off of the 1997 film, following Hercules as a teenage demigod navigating life and training to be a hero under the guidance of his mentor, Philoctetes. The show features his friends Icarus and Cassandra as they deal with high school-like situations, and frequently clash with his uncle Hades. It was produced by Disney and aired starting in 1998.

What it's about: The series takes place before the events of the movie, focusing on a teenage Hercules trying to become a hero while also managing his social life and school.

Main characters: The main trio consists of Hercules, his mentor and trainer Philoctetes (Phil), and his friends Icarus and Cassandra.

Central conflict: The main antagonist is Hercules's uncle Hades, who plots to stop him from becoming a hero.