At the end, he pledges his love and support to the baby, even though at this point he realizes the child is not actually his. This accountability, particularly for a child that is not his own, sets a high standard for modern day men to aspire to. One of the most notable changes in this modern version of Hercules is the role of anger and violence. The Legendary Journeys contains a strong anti-violence message. Although quick to help someone in need, Hercules will gladly walk away from a fight if possible.
Fighting is used only as a last resort.
In the fight scenes, rarely is anyone injured seriously and there are even fewer fatalities. Anger has not been entirely removed from the show. However, now it is carefully directed. He destroys Hera's temples and anyone who stands in his way. His rage causes the near death of many people, including his best friend Iolaus.