The Earthsea miniseries is based on the fantasy book series of the same name by Ursula K. Le Guin. It follows the story of a young wizard named Ged who must learn to control his power and defeat a powerful evil force threatening the world of Earthsea.
While the miniseries follows the general plot of the books, it does make some changes and additions to the story. Some characters and events are altered or omitted, and new storylines are introduced. The miniseries also focuses more on the relationship between Ged and his love interest, Tenar.
The main characters in the miniseries are Ged, Tenar, and Prince Arren. Other important characters include the Archmage Sparrowhawk, the Dark Lord Cob, and the dragon Kalessin.
The miniseries is rated TV-14 and contains some violence and intense scenes. It may not be suitable for young children, but ultimately it is up to the discretion of parents or guardians.
The Earthsea miniseries was directed by Robert Lieberman, a Canadian filmmaker known for his work on various television series and movies.