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 | sword and fantasy | ancient rome | roman empire | mythology | 

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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:

TV-PG

Details

Country:

USA New Zealand

Language:

English

Release Date:

4 September 1995 (USA)

Also Known As:

Xena

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

Ranked #9 in TV Guide's list of the "25 Top Cult Shows Ever!" (30 May 2004 issue).

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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 ...
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Crazy Credits

The Royal Couple of Thieves (#17) Disclaimer: No Ancient and inflexible rules governing moral behavior 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 Boy Meets World: The Psychotic Episode (1999)

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Soundtracks

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

User Reviews

The finest bit of entertainment since 1975

The six years that Xena appeared on American television and then in international distribution was the most marvelous ride on the entertainment merry-go-round since "Wonder Woman" premiered in 1975, twenty years earlier. This show had camp, pathos, mystery, intrigue, intricate character development and the invention of a magnificent new world through which the viewer was able to judge and measure his or her own living situation. If you ever get a chance, at least take the time to watch either the entire first or the entire fourth seasons of Xena (which had the most developed plots). It is a show that actually changed the world into a better place and that can be said of only a few shows in history.

If you like "Xena" you might also like "Queen of Swords", "Wonder Woman", "Supergirl" (maybe....), "Chameleon 1,2, &3", "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys" or "Andromeda". You may also want to watch the direct to video cartoon release "Hercules and Xena: the Animated Movie: the Battle for Mount Olympus".