Tia Carrere’s Tomb Raider-Style Series Available for Free Streaming

Back in the late ’90s, there was a tough female archaeologist on TV, but it wasn’t Lara Croft from “Tomb Raider.” It was Tia Carrere as Sydney Fox in the show “Relic Hunter.” Sydney was joined by her sidekick Nigel Bailey and assistant Claudia on thrilling adventures around the world. Later on, Claudia was replaced by Karen Petrusky for the final season.

Tia Carrere had to field questions about the similarities between “Relic Hunter” and the “Tomb Raider” games. She pointed out how Lara Croft’s outfit was a bit on the fantasy side, unlike Sydney Fox, who was portrayed as a more realistic character. Carrere shared that she drew inspiration from Indiana Jones and always wanted to be like Harrison Ford. And now, she feels like she’s achieved that dream!

“Relic Hunter” managed to get ahead of “Tomb Raider” in terms of a live-action adaptation but faced tough competition from other female-led action shows like “Xena: Warrior Princess,” “V.I.P.,” and “Sheena.” While “Tomb Raider” eventually got its own movies starring Angelina Jolie, Tia Carrere didn’t see it as a rivalry and shared a fun comment about Jolie’s tough image compared to her own.

Now, you can catch “Relic Hunter” for free on platforms like YouTube, Tubi, and The Roku Channel, bringing back nostalgic memories for fans of the series. And interestingly, “Tomb Raider” is gearing up for a TV show with Sophie Turner from “Game of Thrones” set to play the iconic Lara Croft. It looks like the legacy of female archaeologists and adventure seekers in entertainment continues to grow!