The New Adventures of the Black Stallion (1990–1993) User Reviews

Cheesy Good Fun

[JanieJane96 · 27 July 2005]

I think the other user has mistaken this "Black Stallion" for the timeless film classic of the same name. This is the TV SHOW based on that film and the books by Walter Farley. This was a short-lived series that ran on the Family Channel in the early 1990's. I was in middle school and high school then, and had a big crush on the guy who played Alec. Though the show was pretty cheesy and the plot lines corny, it was still enjoyable. I was a big fan of the Black Stallion and horses in general, so this show was a "cult favorite" of mine. The only similarity between the show and the movie is that Mickey Rooney reprises his role as Henry the trainer. Alec has grown up a bit (he's in his late teens/early '20s here), and they introduce a new character: a French Canadian girl named Nicole who works as a stable hand while trying to find her long-lost father. I haven't seen this show in over ten years, and I'm excited to see that it's on DVD. Maybe I'll rent it for old time's sake. Just don't watch it expecting to see the movie version or a show that is of the same quality. It's pretty low budget, but enjoyable for what it is.

A good show

[MaraudersFan · 10/10 · 6 January 2006]

This series was based on Walter Farley's books. Alec was played by Richard Ian Cox. Henry was played by Mickey Rooney, who played the same role in the 1979 Movie which stared Kelly Reno as Alec.

Alec was pretty much teenager through the entire series. We know this by the fact it only went 3 seasons, and Alec got his drivers license early in season 2, since in the states to get your DL you have to be at least 16, Alec may have been 18 or 19 when the series finished but he was not his 20's as a previous poster indicated. I think most people who like horses would enjoy this series.

I thought the episodes were done well, I enjoyed the storyline and plots. I think more young people will enjoy it more and those who watched it when they were younger.

Season 1 – majority of it they were in America, near the end or middle , they go to France. Season 2 – they are in France but soon go to America and then later end up back in France Season 3 – took place in New Zealand.

Good show

[mwer347-1 · 10/10 · 11 November 2006]

Overall, I thought it was a good show, though I must admit that I only saw the first two seasons. I didn't read all of the Walter Farley books, so I don't know if the stories went along with the books. There was a comment about how they didn't that I saw here... give me a break! I don't think it would have been as good a show if it had been set in the 1940s, like the books. The books I read (The Black Stallion, Return of the Black Stallion, and The Black Stallion's Blood Bay Colt are a few of the titles I can remember) were all set in the past. Were the shows that were filmed in New Zealand or took place there (the 3rd season) on the Family Channel? Why did they suddenly go from France to New Zealand? Did Nicole accompany Alec, Henry and the Black? For that matter, can anyone explain why Catherine and Pierre left? I think there was some mention of Catherine's father living closeby in the episode called "The Neuchatel Stallion." Are the 3rd season episodes available on DVD?

not the 1979 movie,but 3 episodes of the 1990 series

[disdressed12 · 4/10 · 16 April 2008]

This is the 1990's TV show,not the movie from 1979.it looks to be three episodes totaling just under 90 minutes.before watching,i thought it was one of the movie versions,and i noticed right away,it had a TV show Feel to it.i didn't care for it too much.i just felt the story wasn't there,and there wasn't much in the way of excitement or drama.i was looking at the time elapsed on my DVD player frequently,as i was really bored.i also thought some of the dialogue was,to put it politely,not good.plus, i thought the acting left a lot to be desired. But that's just me however,it is good clean,wholesome family entertainment.there's certainly nothing offensive here.kids will likely enjoy it.for me,The Black Stallion is 4/10.

Friendship at it's best

[Punk19 · 17 July 2005]

Alec Ramsey(Richard Ian Cox) is shipwrecked on an island with a wild untameable stallion that is coal black. Finding the only resources he can find Alec feeds the starving animal and they become fast friends. Being rescued and taken back to America they meet Henry Daily(Mickey Rooney)who sees an aspiring race horse in The Black. They train him up to be in th Chicago Match race between Cyclone and Sun Raider. And amazingly they win without fault.

Recommended to anyone. Especially young children. This is filmed in the best way a film can be filmed. With careful antics and wonderful minds evolved.