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Musical episodes have become a tradition in television, captivating audiences with their unique blend of storytelling and music. From their humble beginnings to their current popularity, these episodes have taken viewers on a delightful journey through the years. Musical episodes often feature original songs specifically written for the show, allowing the characters to express their …
Lucy Lawless admits that speculation over whether iconic fantasy TV series Xena: Warrior Princess could be brought back in a reboot has left her ‘fatigued’. Lucy starred as the titular character from 1995 until 2001 in Xena. The show that earned a cult following during its transmission and in the 20 years since its finale. …
Lucy Lawless proved she can kick butt on and off screen as she set Kevin Sorbo straight on Twitter. The Hercules and Andromeda actor tweeted some groundless right-wing conspiracy theories about the rioters that stormed the American capital. He believes they were disguised members of Antifa. In true Xena fashion Lucy called him on it, …
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Marking the anniversary of Xena: Warrior Princess just reminds me of how old I am and how quickly time flies. Ever since Xena unleashed her chakram in her own series, on 4 September 1995, it remains a significant cult classic. Despite being 25 years old, the show still has a strong fan following and continues …
Xena: Warrior Princess burst onto our screens on 4 September 1995 and despite airing its final episode on 18 June 2001, the show remains popular. Xena was a spin-off of Hercules the Legendary Journeys so technically, the Warrior Princess appeared on our TVs a lot earlier. Xena was formerly a Warlord who tried to kill …
Every so often there’s talk of a Xena: Warrior Princess reboot but to the disappointment of fans, nothing ever comes of it. This week at Comic Con Xena actress Lucy Lawless spoke again about bringing back the franchise.Speaking to HitFix Lucy said the issue about not knowing who owns the rights to the series was …
In the late 90s and early 00s, two groundbreaking genre series emerged: Xena: Warrior Princess and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. These shows changed the face of television and inspired a generation of female heroes. While both series had a significant impact, the question of which one is superior remains a subject of debate. Xena: Warrior …
It would be totally remiss of me not to dedicate the first Loved you in this post to the woman whose high kicks and battle cry kick-started the 90’s girl power movement for me. Lucy Lawless: as Xena Warrior Princess, you became the epitome of girl power long before the Spice Girls took the world by …
Kevin Sorbo, the star of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, suffered a series of strokes while filming the series, which aired from 1994 to 1999. The 52-year-old actor reveals the story behind his health crisis in his book True Strength: My Journey from Hercules to Mere Mortal and How Nearly Dying Saved My Life. The actor …
In Xena Warrior Princess the Dahak and Hope story kicks off with the mystical assault of Gabrielle. Dahak first appears in the Xena and Hercules universe as a mysterious god worshipped by Celtic Britons, whose worship is interrupted by the invading Romans. He is described as “the one true god” by his followers, who will …
Robert Trebor was a fan favourite in the Xenaverse despite appearing in only four episodes. His relationship began with Xena in the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season 1 episodes The Gauntlet and Unchained Heart. Robert Trebor’s first appearance in Hercules was in the film Hercules and the Lost Kingdom (1994) alongside Renee O’Connor where he …
Lucy Lawless and Renee O’Connor appeared in Hercules long before Xena arrived on the scene. The following are guest appearances in the world of Hercules where they played other characters. See here for episodes where they played Gabrielle and Xena. Hercules and The Amazon Women: TelemovieGuest Starring: Lucy Lawless as LysiaHercules meets the Amazon Queen …
Evelyn Renée O’Connor (b. February 15, 1971) is an American actress born in Katy, Texas to Walter and Sandra O’Connor. She is best known for role as Gabrielle on the series Xena: Warrior Princess. Renée married restaurant manager, Steven Muir on October 14, 2000 and they had a son, Miles William Muir, born on September …
Season 2, episode 22 Draco is threatening to sell some temple maidens into slavery and Xena is trying to stop him. Trouble is, she’s also falling in love with him. Meanwhile (and just as strange), Gabrielle is falling for Joxer. This episode is called ‘A Comedy of Eros’ and naturally it is a comedy. The …
Season 2, Episode 21 After a shipwreck, Gabrielle finds herself aboard the cursed vessel of the Lost Mariner, Cecrops. Soon, she and Xena are confronted by pirates and the nasty god Poseidon. Xena and Gabrielle are on board a merchant vessel that is being chased by pirates when the ship is suddenly forced onto rocks …
In the Price Xena reverts to her old ways to whip a dispirited Athenian army into shape to take on a horrific foe known as the Horde. But her ruthlessness appals Gabrielle. I liked this one. Xena as the Warrior Princess coming into conflict with Gabrielle the “gentle”. Gabrielle proves that Xena is not the …
Season 2, episode 19 In Ulysses, Xena and Gabrielle have a Poseidon adventure when they help Ulysses the good king of Ithaca regain his island kingdom from the nasty God of the Sea’s pirate henchmen. Whilst walking along the seashore Gabrielle and Xena come across a man fighting three others. When more men join in against …
In this Xena episode entitled Blind Faith, A warrior Palaemon (Jeremy Callaghan) wants to make his name by killing Xena. He kidnaps Gabrielle and sells her to agents of a king…who, it seems, needs a queen. He meets up with Xena and tells her he has killed her Gabrielle. Naturally they fight but during the fight oil …
In the Execution, Gabrielle is torn between her beleaguered hero, who’s accused of a murder she’s certain he didn’t commit, and Xena, who’s not so sure. A supposedly great warrior Meleager the Mighty is accused of cold blooded murder and Gabriel doesn’t believe he is capable. Meleager was drunk on the night in question and …
For Him the Bell Tolls is a comedy episode showcasing the talents of actor Ted Raimi. Joxer is transformed into a handsome hero by Aphrodite during a battle of wills with her son Cupid. In response to an urgent message from King Lias, Xena leaves Gabrielle and Joxer behind for a few days. Aphrodite, upset …
Xena Warrior Princess – Season two, episode 15 A Day in the Life is an amusing look at Xena and Gabrielle’s, daily routine. Xena has 24 hours to prevent a warlord from plundering one village and the world’s biggest giant from destroying another. I loved this. This is an insight into the normal everyday routine …
Season 2, episode 14 In order to stop the evil, and now immortal, Velasca from hunting down Gabrielle, Xena must unleash an even more depraved immortal to vanquish her…Callisto. I loved this ep. Xena and Gabrielle took a chance in enlisting Callisto’s help but, Callisto took a bigger chance in trusting them, silly girl. Before …
Synopsis: Xena’s spirit puts into action a plan that may allow her to return to the land of the living and reclaim her body. And Gabrielle is faced with a big decision after meeting up with her old friends the Amazons. This is the follow on from the Destiny ep. A little humour mixed with …
