The TV show "Roar" refers to two distinct series:
- Roar (2022 TV series)
- An American anthology series created by Liz Flahive and Carly Mensch, based on Cecelia Ahern's 2018 short story collection of the same name.
- It consists of 8 episodes, each about 29–37 minutes long, and premiered on Apple TV+ on April 15, 2022.
- The series explores women's experiences and perceptions through darkly comic feminist fables, using magical realism to portray what it means to be a woman today.
- The cast includes Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Betty Gilpin, and others.
- Production took place in Los Angeles in 2021, with multiple female directors involved.
- It is noted for its genre-bending storytelling and insightful portrayal of female perspectives
- Roar (1997 TV series)
- A fantasy adventure series created by Shaun Cassidy and Ron Koslow, originally aired on Fox from July to September 1997.
- The story is set in 400 AD and follows Conor, a young Irish prince played by Heath Ledger, who seeks to unite Celtic clans against Roman invaders.
- The show mixes Celtic and Christian mythology and features themes of myth, valor, love, and betrayal.
- It ran for one season with 13 episodes (5 unaired initially), and was canceled due to low ratings.
- The series is remembered for Heath Ledger’s early performance and its blend of fantasy and historical elements
In summary, "Roar" can refer to either a recent feminist anthology series on Apple TV+ or a 1997 fantasy adventure series starring Heath Ledger. The two are unrelated in content and style.
