Category: TV Reviews

Soul Possession – Director: Josh Becker/Writer: Melissa Blake

This one starts with Xena and Joxer hiding a scroll (which they wrap in another scroll and seal inside an amphora) in a cave under the Ionian Sea. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 20”

Many Happy Returns – Director: Mark Beesley/Writers: Liz Friedman, Vanessa Place

This one starts with Xena and Gabi talking about Gabi’s birthday, which is the next day. Gabi’s impatient for her present, but Xena wants to get in a few birthday pranks first, which Gabi definitely isn’t looking forward to. (Xena gets her right away with the old “grease on the telescope” gag.) Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 19”

When Fates Collide – Director: John Fawcett/Writer: Katherine Fugate

This one starts with a flashback to Destiny, where Caesar had Xena crucified on the beach. Turns out Caesar has escaped from Tartarus (things have gotten a bit lax since Xena killed Hades) and chained up the Fates so he can change his own history. He decides to reweave the Fates’ Loom to make it so he didn’t try to kill Xena all those years ago. The scene shifts to Rome where Caesar and Brutus are discussing emissaries from Lao Ma. A black-clad warrior woman rides in, scattering the soldiers and riding right up to Caesar and Brutus. It turns out to be Xena, who is now Empress of Rome … and Caesar’s wife. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 18”

Last of the Centaurs – Director: Garth Maxwell/Writer: Joel Metzger

This one starts with some centaurs in the woods being attacked and killed by a band of men. One of the centaurs (who’s actually Xenon, Ephiny’s son) gets away, though he does take an arrow in the arm. In town, Xena and Gabi are at the market when Ephiny’s spirit appears to Gabi (who can see and hear her because she once gave Ephiny her Right of Caste), telling her Xenon is in trouble. They soon figure out what the trouble is when a crier shows up with a Wanted poster bearing Xenon’s likeness on it. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 17”

Send in the Clones – Director: Charlie Haskell/Writer: Paul Robert Coyle

This one starts in the present day—or what was the present day when this episode first aired—with a woman named Alexis (who looks just like Alti) buying a chakram and some ancient strands of hair from a shady dude. Continue reading “Xena Reviews: Season 6, Episode 16”

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”