Category: TV Reviews

To Helicon and Back – Director: Michael Hurst/Writers: Liz Friedman, Vanessa Place

After the end of last episode, Gabi and Varia make peace and the Amazons have a celebration dance. Xena’s not invited, since she’s not an Amazon, so she camps out in the woods. But some party-crashers show up; a bunch of masked men sneak in and attack the Amazons. They fight back (with help from Xena), but the leader of the attackers knocks Varia out and takes off with her. His men follow, leaving many dead and injured Amazons behind. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 15”

Path of Vengeance – Director: Chris Martin-Jones/Writer: Joel Metzger

This one starts with a meeting of Amazon queens from various regions discussing amalgamating their scattered tribes. Varia (leader of the Greek Amazons) leads a foray against some Roman troops who have encroached on Amazon land. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 14”

You Are There – Director: John Laing/Writer: Chris Black

This one starts with Xena and Gabi heading to the far north again, reuniting with Beowulf in a tavern. The first clue something weird is going on is that Beowulf is no longer in love with Gabi. Odin hears about Xena’s arrival and sends some Valkyries to take care of her, but Xena and Gabi kick their asses. Outside, a modern-day reporter named Nigel shows up with a TV crew to interview Xena. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 13”

The God You Know – Director: Garth Maxwell/Writer: Emily Skopov

This one starts with Xena and Gabi finding a bunch of people who have been slaughtered. The Archangel Michael shows up to let them know it’s the work of Caligula, the new Roman Emperor. Michael tells them Caligula has the powers of a god and wants Xena to use her god-killing gift to take Caligula down. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 12”

Dangerous Prey – Director: Renee O’Connor/Writer: Joel Metzger

This one starts with the Amazon Queen (Marga) being stalked through the forest by a killer named Morloch. He catches her in a trap, but refuses to kill her immediately, saying he wants her to take a message to the other Amazons. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 11”

Old Ares Had a Farm – Director: Charles Siebert/Writer: R.J. Stewart

This one starts with Xena and Gabi running into a bunch of scumbags in a tavern. After beating the crap out of them, Xena uses the Pinch to find out that they’ve come together under the leadership of Gascar the Terrible to kill Ares. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 10”

Return of the Valkyrie – Director: John Fawcett/Writer: Emily Skopov

This one starts one year after last episode ended. A contingent of Norsemen arrives to rescue Gabi from the ring of fire, despite Beowulf’s warnings that only Gabi’s soulmate can pass the fire safely. (And it looks like Beowulf tried it himself, since one of his hands is burnt.) Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 9”

The Ring – Director: Rick Jacobson/Writer: Joel Metzger

This one starts with Gabi, Brunnhilde, and Beowulf following Grendel’s trail after it dragged Xena off at the end of last episode. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 8”

The Rheingold – Director: John Fawcett/Writer: R.J. Stewart

This one starts 35 years ago, with the still-evil Xena forging a ring out of gold. She’s attacked by a monster, who she forces into an old mine. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 7”

The Abyss – Director: Rick Jacobson/Writer: James Kahn

This one starts with Virgil and a friend (or maybe one of his brothers?) named Hosep being chased by a tribe of wild men. Hosep is caught and Virgil follows, keeping out of sight. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 6”