Jason has been prophesied to take the throne of Thessaly. When he saves Pelias from drowning, but does not recognize him as the man who had earlier killed his father, Pelias tells Jason to travel ...

However, Jason is protected by the goddess Hera (Honor Blackman), and alongside the crew of his ship (the titular Argonauts) embarks on a series of adventures and is able to reclaim the throne.

It’s tempting to tack “Jason and the” onto the front of their name, but the argonauts we’re talking about aren’t the burly heroes that hunted for the Golden Fleece. They’re octopuses. Their shared ...