Friends and Heroes 2007

Friends and Heroes is a Christian children's program that airs on TBN, Smile of a Child TV, and was also shown on BBC TV. The show is both traditionally animated and computer animated. It takes place from 69 - 71 AD. There are three series each of 13 Episodes: Series 1 is set in Alexandria, Egypt; Series 2 in Jerusalem and Series 3 in Rome. The series was created by Brian D. Brown and Eric J. Danenberg, who also worked on The Storykeepers.

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    Season 1

    2007

    13 episodes

    Season 1 of Friends and Heroes premiered on March 12, 2007.

    The series begins in the year 69 AD, in Alexandria. There is a rebellion going on in nearby Judea by the Jews and Christians. In response, the governor, Tiberius orders his men, led by Brutacus and Tobias, to crack down on the Jews and Christians.

  • Poster for Season 2

    Season 2

    2008

    13 episodes

    Season 2 of Friends and Heroes premiered on March 17, 2008.

    Macky and Portia have to flee to Jerusalem during the Roman siege. The people inside are starving, whilst the Romans grow desperate to break through the city walls.

  • Poster for Season 3

    Season 3

    2008

    13 episodes

    Season 3 of Friends and Heroes premiered on December 12, 2008.

    As a slave, Macky end up being sent to Rome. Arriving in Rome, Macky finds himself in a gladiator school for the Circus Maximus, where the only rule is kill or be killed.