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Prometheus |
The
god Prometheus has been captured, and Xena is determined to set
him free, as his gifts to Mankind of healing and fire will be
lost while he is held, and her own wounds from a battle will not
get better. However, whoever breaks the chains to release him
will die.
A tremendous
all-action romp as Hercules and Iolaus join Xena and Gabrielle
in their quest, with both Herc and Xena trying to outwit each
other to save the other from death, sneaking off on their own to
get ahead of the game. Apart from some great fight scenes, there’s
also a spot of romantic action as Hercules renews his
relationship with Xena and Iolaus tries his luck with our
favourite blonde bard.
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TWO |
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The
Price |
Whilst
enjoying a quiet spot of fishing, Xena and Gabrielle discover a
dead soldier. Recognizing the hallmarks of a vicious tribe
called The Horde, Xena heads off with her companion, only to get
a request to help a compound under siege overcome their
attackers.
A totally
different kind of episode which neatly balances Gabrielle’s
compassion against Xena’s wartime tactics and ethics. In
the end it’s a combination of these skills that saves the
day, but it is really quite disturbing to see the more callous
side of the old Xena emerging through necessity, when she has to
play by The Horde’s rules to fight back. The ending is
particularly effective, as Xena discovers that using Gabrielle’s
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THREE |
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Bitter
Suite |
After
recent traumas, Xena and Gabrielle’s friendship is in
tatters. On the urging of Ares, Xena attempts to throw Gabrielle
to her death, only for both of them to find themselves in a
surreal world populated with images of people they know as they
attempt to come to terms with their feelings.
Heralded
as a masterpiece at the time of its first transmission, Bitter
Suite is a one-of-a-kind Xena episode in that it’s
a musical set in the land of Illusia. All the regulars get to
join in in various guises, with help from some impressive
special effects. This is a powerful emotional journey as two
friends must see past their recent losses and regain what they
have lost before their pain destroys both of them.
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FOUR |
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Takes
One To Know One |
Staying
the night at an inn awaiting Gabrielle to celebrate her
birthday, Xena and a collection of friends and family including
Joxer, Autolycus and Xena’s mother awake to find a dead
body. Could one of Xena’s friends actually be a murderer?
Setting
an intriguing puzzle, it’s another different style for this
episode as Xena turns detective to uncover a killer amongst the
people she trusts most in the world. The answer when it comes is
clever and satisfying, and the guest stars do a fine job in one
of those unusual episodes that brings them all together. Of
particular note is Meighan Desmond as Discord, appointed Goddess
of Retribution, and all too keen to put an arrow through
someone, regardless of guilt. |
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