Sheena

Sheena grows up in the jungle after her archaeologist parents die when she is a child. Raised by Kali, a shamaness who offers guidance and protection, she discovers she can become other creatures, taking on the powers of animals and birds. Over the years she learns to fly, move with stealth, and tap into the natural strength of predators, all while carrying a solitary sense of duty. In a harsh world where danger lurks in every shadow, she becomes a shadowy guardian who uses the jungle's own tricks against those who threaten the vulnerable. She fights through crowded canyons and tangled vines, relying on grit, speed, and an army of instincts.

Premiering in 2000, the series was created by Douglas Schwartz and Steven L Sears, drawing on the classic jungle heroine Sheena as source material for a modern action fantasy television adaptation.

Reaction to the show was mixed, with praise for Nolin's command of the action sequences and the niche appeal of a female jungle protector. Thematically it wrestles with identity power and responsibility, pairing ancient magic with futuristic gadgetry to test a lone hero's ethics.

While not a long running hit, the series sits in the era's wave of female led fantasy on television and echoes the ongoing attraction to jungle heroes. It reflects early 2000s trends toward stylized action and mythic experimentation in genre TV.