Der ausführende Produzent Raymond Thompson beschrieb die Serie als "Star Wars auf dem Planeten Erde", eine Fantasy-Saga voller Mut, Magie, Mythen und Romantik. William Tell ist der jugendliche Anführer einer Bande junger Gesetzloser, die von den Mächten der Finsternis unter der Führung von Xax und Kreel gejagt werden, die die Macht in ihrem Heimatland an sich gerissen haben. Die Serie von in sich abgeschlossenen Geschichten folgt Wills Bestreben, der jungen Prinzessin Vara ihren rechtmäßigen Platz auf dem königlichen Thron zurückzugeben und die Mächte von Xax und Kreel zu besiegen - und damit Frieden und Ordnung im Königreich Kale wiederherzustellen.

Esta historia de fantasía, magia y mito sigue a William Tell y su rebeldes mientras apuntan a restaurar a la joven princesa Vara al trono que las fuerzas de la oscuridad le han usurpado bajo Xax y Kreel.

The Legend of William Tell is a 16-part television fantasy/drama series produced in 1998 by Cloud 9 Productions in New Zealand. The basic premise of the series — a crossbow-wielding rebel defies a corrupt governor — and the name of the title character were adopted from the traditional story, but the series was set in a fantasy world and featured supernatural themes.

Described by executive producer Raymond Thompson as "Star Wars on the planet Earth", this is a fantasy saga of bravery, magic, myth and romance. William Tell is the youthful leader of a band of young, ‘brat pack' outlaws, forever hunted by the forces of darkness, led by Xax and Kreel, who have usurped power in their homeland. The series of self-contained stories follows Will's quest to restore young Princess Vara to her rightful place on the royal throne and defeat Xax and Kreel's forces — and by doing so, bring back peace and order to the Kingdom of Kale.

There is action and adventure along the way, magic, creatures, mystery, intrigue — but also much human drama and interplay among Will's rebel band who must support each other in their quest. The group encounter a diverse range of people and situations on their journey — some help the resistance movement, others are cohorts of Xax and Kreel.