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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.
October 1, 1952 in Arlington, Massachusetts, USA
1974, Auckland, New Zealand
27 May 1964, Wellington, New Zealand
2 January 1966, Berkeley, California, USA
September 18, 2018
Xena broke a lot of new ground and quickly became iconic for its complex portrayals of female characters and its heavy LGBT undertones. The show became a huge cult hit, overshadowing Hercules, the show that originated Xena's spin-off.October 02, 2018
Sam Raimi and Robert Tapert... seem to have forgotten to instill Herc's good-time feeling in Xena.September 19, 2018
I owe Xena a lot. She came into my life when I was still very young, and she was the first on-screen example of a woman who could really hold her own.October 02, 2018
How was Xena a female pioneer? Let me count the ways.October 02, 2018
It's one of those shows that was so wonderful in all the right ways that fans forgot it was a spin-off.September 18, 2018
Xena's portrayals of race, gender, and sexuality may seem fairly normal or even disappointing now but were highly progressive at the time. While the show was white-dominated, there was a clear effort made to introduce a more diverse cast.September 18, 2018
As Xena evolved, it became a show filled with not just action and adventure, but also memorable characters full of heart. The combination of these elements is why not just fans but those involved with the show still fondly remember Xena.October 02, 2018
Xena is Wonder Woman on steroids, and Lawless -- with her dark bangs, moon face, light blue eyes, and small, grim smiles -- plays the warrior princess with barely concealed delight.September 19, 2018
Xena, along with her companion and soulmate Gabrielle, are now regarded as feminist and LGBT icons, laying the groundwork for female-led action series.