Xena: Warrior Princess 

Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.

Creators:

Sam Raimi, John Schulian, R.J. Stewart

Stars:

Lucy Lawless, Renée O'Connor, Ted Raimi

Won 1 Primetime Emmy. Another 8 wins & 34 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
Lucy Lawless	...	Xena / ... 134 episodes, 1995-2001
Renée O'Connor	...	Gabrielle / ... 134 episodes, 1995-2001

Storyline

Xena, once known as "Destroyer of Nations," tries to redeem herself by fighting for the greater good. On her quest, she meets Gabrielle, a small town bard hungry for adventure. Together, they take down some of the world's most formidable opponents, even the gods.

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Plot Keywords:

lesbian subtext | female warrior | sword and fantasy | ancient rome | roman empire | 

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Taglines:

Her courage will change the world!

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy

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Certificate:

PG

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ted Raimi stated in DVD interviews that Lucy Lawless wrote in his dialogue, the line: "is that a hickey?" for the episode Been There, Done That.

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Quotes

Gabrielle: [to Xena] You've got to take me with you and teach me everything you know! You can't leave me here.
Xena: Why?
Gabrielle: Did you see the guy they want me to marry?
Xena: He looks like a gentle soul. That's rare in a man.
Gabrielle: It's not the gentle part I have a problem with. It's the dull, stupid part. Xena, I'm not cut out for this village life. I was born to do so much more!
Xena: I travel alone.
Gabrielle: So, where are you headed now?
Xena: Amphipolis...
Gabrielle: That's in Thrace, isn't it? I love to study maps and place names. So, what route do you usually ...
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Crazy Credits

Hooves and Harlots (#10) No males, centaurs, or amazons were harmed during the production of this motion picture.

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Alternate Versions

In Germany most episodes are cut for violence to secure a "Not under 12" rating for broadcast in the afternoon.

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Connections

Referenced in The Vampire Diaries: Smells Like Teen Spirit (2011)

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Soundtracks

The Bitter Suite: A Musical Odyssey
Song and Score Composed by Joseph LoDuca

User Reviews

Take some time to watch a Xena episode, you'll be glad you did.

Xena was one of televison's greatest shows. Encompassing in it, action, drama, humor, love, relationships, and life lessons. Xena had it all, even had sexy costumes for the 'lower class' viewer. But, this was more than beautiful women running around in 'appealing' costumes. This was a show about the strength of women, the power of friendship, and that even the smallest of us can become something great. Skilled actresses and actors took us all over history bringing the past alive. For many, Xena was an escape from our everyday 'normal' life. The main characters Xena and Gabrielle were easy to identify with. Over the course of six seasons, you see them grow as they learn what their truly made of and what their morals and beliefs are. Ultimately, it was a show about good triumphing over evil, but more than that, it was a show of groundbreaking themes and memorable characters. Take some time to watch a Xena episode, you'll be glad you did.

Details

Country:

USA New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 September 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Xena: Warrior Princess

Filming Locations:

Auckland, New Zealand

Company Credits

Production Co:

MCA Television, Renaissance Pictures, Studios USA Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

45 min (134 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby Stereo Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1