Tuesday, September 4, 2018

"Xena: Warrior Princess" premieres 1995


Xena: Warrior Princess, a spin-off of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, premiered on television September 4, 1995 and became a cult classic almost overnight.  It quickly eclipsed Hercules in the ratings and is still one of the biggest top culture shows ever.

It starred Lucy Lawless as the title character and Renee O'Connor as Gabrielle, the sidekick.  Joxer would show up later.

The premise of the series is Xena, a warlord (warlady?) or "Destroyer of Nations" has decided to change her ways and become good.  She teams up with Gabrielle as they travel the countryside standing up for the greater good.

The series ended in 2001.

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