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"In a time of ancient gods, warlords, and kings. A land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty princess, forged in the heat of battle... Her courage will change the world."

Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001) was the most successful TV show by Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert's production company Renaissance Pictures, which also produced Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, American Gothic, Young Hercules, Jack of All Trades, and Cleopatra 2525. The company has stopped producing TV shows, but continues to produce feature films. Xena: Warrior Princess detailed the journey of the former warlord, Xena, who, after having been defeated by Hercules, confronts some of her life choices and decides to become a warrior for good. In the first episode she saves a young woman called Gabrielle, who eagerly (and insistently) joins Xena in her journey.

What followed were six seasons that combined high drama with campy adventure and stunning vistas with low-brow slapstick. Probably one of the more unexpected fan favorites lately, with its strong leading woman, in a time when The WB were establishing the teenage/young adult protagonist as its trademark.

Contents 1 Cast 2 Seasons 3 DVD Releases 4 External Sites

[edit] Cast

Actor	Character	Duration
Billed Cast
Lucy Lawless	Xena	1	2	3	4	5	6
Renée O'Connor	Gabrielle	1	2	3	4	5	6
Recurring Guests
Ted Raimi	Joxer	1	2	3	4	5	6
Hudson Leick	Callisto	1	2	3	4	5
Kevin Smith	Ares	1	2	3	4	5	6
Karl Urban	Caesar			3	4		6
Danielle Cormack	Ephiny	1	2	3	4		6
Alexandra Tydings	Aphrodite		2	3	4	5	6

[edit] Seasons

Season	Premiere	Finale	#
Syndication
Season One	September 4, 1995	July 29, 1996	24
Season Two	September 30, 1996	May 12, 1997	22
Season Three	September 29, 1997	May 11, 1998	22
Season Four	September 28, 1998	May 17, 1999	22
Season Five	September 27, 1999	May 15, 2000	22
Season Six	October 2, 2000	June 18, 2001	22

[edit] DVD Releases

Title	Release Date	#
Season Sets
Xena: Warrior Princess: Season One	April 29, 2003	7
Xena: Warrior Princess: Season Two	September 2, 2003	6
Xena: Warrior Princess: Season Three	February 10, 2004	6
Xena: Warrior Princess: Season Four	June 15, 2004	6
Xena: Warrior Princess: Season Five	October 19, 2004	6
Xena: Warrior Princess: Season Six	March 8, 2005	6

[edit] External Sites

• Whoosh - The most comprehensive Xena publication
• Australian Xena Information Page