Gary White I think people don’t understand how cult shows work. This is a Sam Raimi creation, the creator of the original brilliant evil dead trilogy. Xena is meant to be like a pastiche of cool things. When the writing is “bad”, it’s intentionally “bad”. It wasn’t meant to be serious. It was meant to be silly, dark, funny, sad, adventurous, barrier breaking, all at the same time. Basically, clever tv posing as bad. People don’t know how hard it is to get the chemistry of all these things right. Unfortunately it wasn’t for everyone, hence it’s cult status. Very fun show and incredibly memorable performances from Lucy Lawless and Renee O Connor. Their on screen chemistry was otherworldly. Not to mention there was no other show like it at the time, and no, it’s long distant cousin Hercules didn’t even come close.
I'm quite serious about this show. I've never gotten tired of it. Mind you, I think some episodes were not that great, but I'll always be faithful to this show. Been watching since '95, as a 16 year old, it didn't get better than Xena and Gabrielle!
No not really. The one over-the-top scene that sticks in my mind clearly was when Xena leaped out of the water to confront Lao Ma’s son . That was a ridiculous bout of strength required.
@@SamUSB5000 i know that its camp. And i know Sam Raimi was inspired by ridiculous old kung fu movies. But that does not make my statement any less true. I actually pretend that Xena still has some of that telekinetic ability that she subconsciously uses to flip around. Or steer that chakram around and back to her.
Show is as old as molasses it's amazing how viewers treat it likes its brand new. I grew up on the best shows, games, anime and movies in the early 80s and 90s and Xena was a fav. I love mythology and Lucy Lawless. This is an oldie goodie from my childhood.
Except the very final episode where she taught Gabrielle the pinch.......that scene was EXACTLY 30 seconds long from the time she put the pinch on herself until she took it off...... GENIUS writing whoever came up with that idea!!
I'm a retired RN and I watched this series many years ago. If I was having a bad day t work, I'd come home for lunch and put an episode in even if I only had 10 minutes. As goofy as it sounds, this was the best 10 minutes of my day and many times I'd come back to work feeling much better.
Same. I took a lot away from this show. I use to be someone with bad temper tantrums in my youth but The Debt saga with Lao Ma and Gabby helping to reform Xena rubbed off on me.
The over the top stunts and flying brought me to this show as a child of 10 years old but honestly, but honestly, as an adult I’ve revisited the show for its memorable and meaningful messages. One of the few shows that wanted you to take more with you than just watching.
@Eu Doar Eu It's not only Egypt. The buildings shown here are looks like indian structures. The red dot on foreign head applied by Gabriel is normally applied by indian women. The painting of elephant shown here is indicates its india. Because elephants are used in india. Not in any other part of the world. Snake game is another example. some dresses weared here are not indian dressing. The costumes are mixture of Indian, arabic countries.
OMG!!! I was waiting patiently for this channel to upload this fight! Tataka was one of the best characters that Renee got to play! It looks like she really enjoyed it!
I remember watching a commentary where ROC said that SHE DIDN'T ENJOY THAT SCENE AS MUCH AS SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD because THE MAKEUP that was used to give Lucy Lawless a tan TASTED AWFUL... I was like, so if LL wasn't wearing any makeup SHE'D ENJOY LICKING HER FACE a LOT MORE?!!
Am I the only one that finds this kind of raw and exposed sensuality and danger in Gabby disconcerting? Cuz I still see her as that innocent young woman that begged Xena to take her along on Xena's journey to redemption.
She is the Battling Bard of Potidaea, she can do anything ! Most seriously, as said above she never stopped evolving during the 6 years that the show lasted, always asking herself a lot of questions. And this is also what makes her character so interesting, at least as much as Xena' one.
@@tagadabrothersband You have different taste because I do not find her facially attractive.. Not ugly but not attractive... Body makes up for lack of facial appeal
I remember watching a commentary where ROC said that SHE DIDN'T ENJOY THAT SCENE AS MUCH AS SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD because THE MAKEUP that was used to give Lucy Lawless a tan TASTED AWFUL... I was like, so if LL wasn't wearing any makeup SHE'D ENJOY LICKING HER FACE a LOT MORE?!!
@@lynnlRDR-RDR2 When Lucy is asked about Xena’s death, she says to pretend it never happened. She admitted she didn’t know how powerful the show was to people until she saw the reaction of the series finale. I basically consider Many Happy Returns as the last episode of the series.
I know XENA is considered a campy show that’s all over the place tonally and though that is true to an extent, it’s also very culturally important in that it depicts a time in history where the OLD world religions merge and blend in with New World religions!!! From Gods and Goddesses to Christianity!!! As a Greek it helped me bridge those two worlds of my heritage as a young boy!!! A lot of what this show accomplishes to the same effect gets overlooked often and discounted in favor of its campier funnier approach with certain episodes How rare is that? Can you name another piece of media that had that kind of complexity and richness in material to draw from back in the day or even today!? And managed to do it in a grounded enough way with characters that felt real and with acting that sold you even the most absurd settings!!! I’ll wait! I just LOVE this show in all of its hues and many colors!!! They are all vibrant and it sets it far apart from other safer pieces of media
I have watched all seasons so many times over the years that I know each episode by heart and also the dialogues. After xena my favorite show is wynonna Earp
This series taught me so much at an early age and I’ll never forget it. So grateful I grew up watching this. Expanded my mind and interests in ways I’m still discovering. This show was the lead in my holy Trinity of all time Fav Shows: 1st: Xena 2nd Buddy 3rd Charmed.
I distinctly remember this episode... The fact that Gabrielle's eyes rolled back as Xena said the Goddess's name ALWAYS 4 some reason, freaked me out as a 15 year old. Watching that, I thought Xena would kill Gabrielle. Good job 2 Lucy & Renee, but especially Tim 4 that Seemingly IMPOSSIBLE Few Minutes of Mere Nirvana!!
I watched every season of this show and sure there were a few clunkers but overall this was a good show.thought provoking and often quite moving.the final episode still haunts me.
Can someone explain whether this episode related to India? Why Xena & Gabriel went to India in this storyline? I can see all the extra artists costumes & even many bgm are Indian 🇮🇳
I know people don't take this show seriously, but the acting by all characters (especially Gabrielle aka Renee O'Connor) was SUPERB!!!
Gary White I think people don’t understand how cult shows work. This is a Sam Raimi creation, the creator of the original brilliant evil dead trilogy. Xena is meant to be like a pastiche of cool things. When the writing is “bad”, it’s intentionally “bad”. It wasn’t meant to be serious. It was meant to be silly, dark, funny, sad, adventurous, barrier breaking, all at the same time. Basically, clever tv posing as bad. People don’t know how hard it is to get the chemistry of all these things right. Unfortunately it wasn’t for everyone, hence it’s cult status. Very fun show and incredibly memorable performances from Lucy Lawless and Renee O Connor. Their on screen chemistry was otherworldly. Not to mention there was no other show like it at the time, and no, it’s long distant cousin Hercules didn’t even come close.
Gary you are right!!
@@funeralchild9950 Well said!
I'm quite serious about this show. I've never gotten tired of it. Mind you, I think some episodes were not that great, but I'll always be faithful to this show. Been watching since '95, as a 16 year old, it didn't get better than Xena and Gabrielle!
I take this show very seriously. To me the lead actors were all perfect in their roles.
Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor had to have been in more fight scenes than any women in television history. And they did an amazing job.
Zoe Bell did most (all?) of Xena’s stunts but Renee did a lot of her own. Any which way, they all did great.
Except for Sarah Michelle Gellar and the chick who played Alias
@@storm1024 .
@@chadbaker3117 I was just about to say Buffy vs faith , Xena ,vs Callisto Beatrice kiddo vs crazy 88 best fight scenes top 3 for me
Best friends for real
This episode is just one example of how much talent Renee O'Connor has! She was absolutely amazing here!
I thought this was one of her worst performances lol. But I don't care I love this show to bits!!!
@@suras8984 LOL..I felt her worst was when Callisto killed Perticus, right at that moment.
@@suras8984 Are you kidding?, this was one of her best
@@grisamaro9036 Uh no , she was incredible there too
@@suras8984 playing evilly possessed Gabrielle?
i swear these youtube clips are better quality than the dvd's i bought..
That's why I never ended up buying those...
I'm wary especially after I read the comments and rating by the buyers...
Yes, these videos are crisp! I really wish they would re-release the show for purchase in this quality. The iTunes version is fuzzy.
@@DyZaster. the dvds aren’t too bad. I like them since I get to watch xena whenever. But these vids are a bit more crisp
@@Mysteriuminiquitatis1998 i was also wary of fake sellers.
This show did not obey the laws of gravity at all.
No not really. The one over-the-top scene that sticks in my mind clearly was when Xena leaped out of the water to confront Lao Ma’s son . That was a ridiculous bout of strength required.
it's called "The art of Camp" and I wouldn't change a thing
Odinn exactly!! It’s Sam Raimi, the master of cult, that created this show. It’s amazing!
@@SamUSB5000 i know that its camp. And i know Sam Raimi was inspired by ridiculous old kung fu movies. But that does not make my statement any less true. I actually pretend that Xena still has some of that telekinetic ability that she subconsciously uses to flip around. Or steer that chakram around and back to her.
@@funeralchild9950 not enough people know or realise that fact but yeah, and then he went on making the Spider-Man movies which was also campy 😜.
Okay, so the wire work on Xena and Hercules never looked "real", but they still pulled off some awesome stunts for 90s TV!
That's probably cos they had amazing stunt people...
Thats part of the fun. It suspends realism but they still sell it so well.
Show is as old as molasses it's amazing how viewers treat it likes its brand new.
I grew up on the best shows, games, anime and movies in the early 80s and 90s and Xena was a fav. I love mythology and Lucy Lawless.
This is an oldie goodie from my childhood.
I started watching it a month ago, I CAN NOT EXPLAIN YOU HOW MUCH I LOVE THIS SHOW, it's so well made
Same. Love mythology and this show.
@@SincertyPatrick Where are you watching it? I can't find it anywhere!
Everybody can't have the chance to be old ;-)
The thing that always amazed me about this show was the way it could be positively grim drama one week and and an outright comedic farce the next.
Lol. Yep
That is exactly one of the many reasons I absolutely love this series
Gabrielle looks very hot possessed.
STEVE P I know, right?? Her make up, her strong body, everything!!!
@@funeralchild9950 her hair too. Showing her legs and stomach, wow.
STEVE P So fit!!
Hell to the yeah
She always does.
Xena’s “30 seconds” were always minutes lol
Except the very final episode where she taught Gabrielle the pinch.......that scene was EXACTLY 30 seconds long from the time she put the pinch on herself until she took it off...... GENIUS writing whoever came up with that idea!!
I always thought Xena episodes were 60 minutes.
They always were. Lol
Lol
Funny thing is, in those ancient times I don't think "seconds" existed as a time measurement unit.
I'm a retired RN and I watched this series many years ago. If I was having a bad day t work, I'd come home for lunch and put an episode in even if I only had 10 minutes. As goofy as it sounds, this was the best 10 minutes of my day and many times I'd come back to work feeling much better.
Xena change my life growing up
Same. I took a lot away from this show. I use to be someone with bad temper tantrums in my youth but The Debt saga with Lao Ma and Gabby helping to reform Xena rubbed off on me.
Yeah This and Buffy shaped my whole personality 😅
The over the top stunts and flying brought me to this show as a child of 10 years old but honestly, but honestly, as an adult I’ve revisited the show for its memorable and meaningful messages. One of the few shows that wanted you to take more with you than just watching.
I love this scene!! Gabrielle looks so good being a bad girl!!
Is it Egypt, arab, india
India
@@Nicks_123 India
@Eu Doar Eu It's not only Egypt. The buildings shown here are looks like indian structures. The red dot on foreign head applied by Gabriel is normally applied by indian women. The painting of elephant shown here is indicates its india. Because elephants are used in india. Not in any other part of the world. Snake game is another example. some dresses weared here are not indian dressing. The costumes are mixture of Indian, arabic countries.
@@Nicks_123 It was India
4:58 - You have 30 seconds.
6:30 - Okay, 30 seconds are up. Thank you for your patience.
Xena uses ZA WARUDO!!
Xena Fights Her Possessed Girlfriend
OMG!!! I was waiting patiently for this channel to upload this fight! Tataka was one of the best characters that Renee got to play! It looks like she really enjoyed it!
I would watch xena everyday all day so many good shows i cant pick
What if she took on Ares here who would win
I meet Renee at Fan Expo with this cosplay minus the contacts ... it was legendary to meet her.
I bet that episode was as much fun to do as it is to watch
I remember watching a commentary where ROC said that SHE DIDN'T ENJOY THAT SCENE AS MUCH AS SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD because THE MAKEUP that was used to give Lucy Lawless a tan TASTED AWFUL...
I was like, so if LL wasn't wearing any makeup SHE'D ENJOY LICKING HER FACE a LOT MORE?!!
I once again admire Renee's acting, when she gets used to the image, you really believe that this is not Gabriel, but already another being. 😎👍
Am I the only one that finds this kind of raw and exposed sensuality and danger in Gabby disconcerting? Cuz I still see her as that innocent young woman that begged Xena to take her along on Xena's journey to redemption.
Orealis Martínez that was ages ago, Gabrielle’s character went through a major journey and evolved.
Naw, Gabi was pretty much turned out by season 6 here.
Lmao yea that’s the idea she’s possessed by a demon lol
I know that it was ages ago. It's just no matter how much she changes and grows it's still bothers me. It's just something I gotta work on.
She is the Battling Bard of Potidaea, she can do anything ! Most seriously, as said above she never stopped evolving during the 6 years that the show lasted, always asking herself a lot of questions. And this is also what makes her character so interesting, at least as much as Xena' one.
I always thought Gabrielle had the best looking midriff in the entire series. Perfect looking stomach!
Too skinny for me but to each their own ;)
She looked very athletic to me. She had the six pack abdominals that I've always found attractive in women before it came in vogue for women.
Yes... Body was lovely... Face..not so much
@@devonmatthews6443 Are you kidding? The word cute was invented for her! Not in this video of course, as she was maked up to look evil.
@@tagadabrothersband
You have different taste because I do not find her facially attractive.. Not ugly but not attractive... Body makes up for lack of facial appeal
When Eli smiled, and Xena got Gabrielle back, I cried. Such a great scene. ❤
Give up this body? Not a chance!
Just Xena casually defying gravity and having many skills.
She could kill gods.
She killed all the Olympians
@@KanishQQuotes She did, she killed nearly all of the gods
That acidic lick 😦
I remember watching a commentary where ROC said that SHE DIDN'T ENJOY THAT SCENE AS MUCH AS SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD because THE MAKEUP that was used to give Lucy Lawless a tan TASTED AWFUL...
I was like, so if LL wasn't wearing any makeup SHE'D ENJOY LICKING HER FACE a LOT MORE?!!
haha
'Hey Lucy, could you please drop the makeup next time?'
'Sure, but no acid, either'
'Deal'
/sounds of fierce face licking/
@@DyZaster. Huh? Of course she would!! :)
@@DyZaster.anyone wouldn’t want to lick makeup, where does that imply she’d like it otherwise
Everything top notch with this show. Two fantastic actresses that look good fighting, great action-drama and great stories!
The best of 90's 😍
The real Wonder woman
2:10 DANCING ON HOT COALS BURNS YOUR FEET, TATAKA, STOP! 2:15 NOW YOU SEE WHY I WARNED YOU TO DESIST!
I really loved this show wished it didn't end the way it did
Same!
They could of gave them a happy ending. But when they are interviewed they liked how it ended
I couldn't agree with you more, I hated when they killed Xena
@@lynnlRDR-RDR2 When Lucy is asked about Xena’s death, she says to pretend it never happened. She admitted she didn’t know how powerful the show was to people until she saw the reaction of the series finale. I basically consider Many Happy Returns as the last episode of the series.
@@lachicafun yes I remember hearing that one. But you know.
I know XENA is considered a campy show that’s all over the place tonally and though that is true to an extent, it’s also very culturally important in that it depicts a time in history where the OLD world religions merge and blend in with New World religions!!! From Gods and Goddesses to Christianity!!!
As a Greek it helped me bridge those two worlds of my heritage as a young boy!!!
A lot of what this show accomplishes to the same effect gets overlooked often and discounted in favor of its campier funnier approach with certain episodes
How rare is that? Can you name another piece of media that had that kind of complexity and richness in material to draw from back in the day or even today!?
And managed to do it in a grounded enough way with characters that felt real and with acting that sold you even the most absurd settings!!! I’ll wait!
I just LOVE this show in all of its hues and many colors!!! They are all vibrant and it sets it far apart from other safer pieces of media
I have watched all seasons so many times over the years that I know each episode by heart and also the dialogues. After xena my favorite show is wynonna Earp
This is my all time favorite scene in Xena
These two actresses together were really something else. An array of different acting skills
2:41 - 2:44 Sheesh, Gabrielle! Why don't you just bite her? XD Oh wait...
Noooooo that was another episode entirely. 😜😜😜😜
@@angelabariteau The BACCHAE EPISODE IS WHERE GABI BITES XENA'S NECK LIKE A VAMPIRE.
😎😎😎😎
Besides the spirit was Tataka going at her. Hercules and Iolaus should have been there to strangle Tataka along with Xena!
With Renee got to go evil she really loved it
3:52 defies all laws of gravity! I'm fukin screaming 😂😂😂😂 my favorite childhood show next to the bionic woman
This fight was pretty awesome. Possessed Gabrielle was giving Xena the business.
The connection between them is remarkable!
I love Campy Dr. Frank-n-furter possessed Gabrielle so much! This show is sooo good!
The emotion in that very last scene..
4:00 I like how they continue playing no matter what happening =)
awesome scene with Xena👍👍😀
i love how xena can just jump 30 feet in the air lol
I love this ep ❤! It's one of the best fights of Xena. Xena Vs Tataka
Gabrielle looked hot , that fight scene was a good one
This is one of the best shows that was on tv
Me and my grandma would watch this when it was on TV ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
xena warriors princess is so amazing
Amo essa série, melhor série,i love you Lucy lawless 😘❤️
Xena is so amazing 😊😊
4:50, Xena as M. Bison.
PSYCHO CRUSHER!
@@hairulaidil4343 lol!!😅👍
They probably had just finished playing StreetFighter II when they planned that stunt.
This has to be my all time favorite show ...man I used to love me some Xena !!
One of my favorite episodes! Super fun and memorable! Even though I saw it decades ago!!
THIS is acting. OMG fantastic! I don't know why they still didin't make a reboot with them...
That was a close call for Xena not getting caught outside.
.... How about that?
Gabrielle being like this just make her sooooooo much hotter
Amazing how the intro made the series look so serious and yet it turns out so comical with the acting and sounds
Great scene and the sound effects of a predator was exceptionally good
These ladies had a phenomenal toned bodies
This is how Xena and Gabriel do their morning yoga. it's just the usually everday hoitty toitty for them.
This series taught me so much at an early age and I’ll never forget it. So grateful I grew up watching this. Expanded my mind and interests in ways I’m still discovering. This show was the lead in my holy Trinity of all time Fav Shows: 1st: Xena 2nd Buddy 3rd Charmed.
If you're older than 22 yo, please go find a therapist asap 😊
I distinctly remember this episode... The fact that Gabrielle's eyes rolled back as Xena said the Goddess's name ALWAYS 4 some reason, freaked me out as a 15 year old. Watching that, I thought Xena would kill Gabrielle. Good job 2 Lucy & Renee, but especially Tim 4 that Seemingly IMPOSSIBLE Few Minutes of Mere Nirvana!!
I Loved watching Xena back then it reminds me so much of The 100!
Xena took a good whipping on this fight
Dayum
I watched every season of this show and sure there were a few clunkers but overall this was a good show.thought provoking and often quite moving.the final episode still haunts me.
I found out what happend before I got to the end, so I avoid it, still havnt seen what happens lol but I know
I love that shows. Gabrielle should keep making movies of Gabrielle and Xena
I am a WARRIOR, not a WORRIER..😂😂
Renee O'Conner ❤️
I love you xena 😍😍😍😍😍🥰🥰
4:39 DON'T YOU DARE throw dirt at Xena then run to kill, and growl at, Eli Tataka!
2020
Still one of the best series of all time
Netflix? Who?
Bruh, Xenia seriously performed Street Fighter’s Bison Psycho Crusher!
That wire team deserves an award
They must have had a blast making this show.
I've been watching this when I was a kid😁 I even call myself as xena too😂 I love this series it's Amazingly beautiful 😍
Xena gives Eli 30 seconds, Eli doesn't even start for 1 minute.
oh man i miss this show so much!
this was an acting masterclass
Xena performed a better Torpedo flying move 4:52 than Raiden himself did in any tv action show or movie.
4:45 Xena should have ululated to stop you and then growl at YOU, Tataka!
Pretty sure I had a big problem when I was you very of shipping them and having no idea that I was shipping them, but now the need is incredible
Gabrielle The Sky From Xena
Can someone explain whether this episode related to India? Why Xena & Gabriel went to India in this storyline? I can see all the extra artists costumes & even many bgm are Indian 🇮🇳
They went to visit a friend and they soon realised everybody hated their friend and so usual trouble
3:51 HAVE A FUN TIME FLYING, TATAKA AND BE GONE!
What many people don't know is that Alti cursed Xena by making her immortal.
And she was a Valkyrie
2:32 "And give up this face? And this firm, strong body? Fat chance!" Ha. Fat chance yourself, Tataka!
Lolaus and Gabrielle have been possessed by fiends they have something in common!?!
That was an amazing plot twist with the Devi.
Man Gabrielle always had such nice legs!😍😁😂
I’m in love with this show
2:27 stop growling like a lion Tataka!
Mi serie favorita Hacen muchos años que la dieron, y un dia como hoy esta de cumpleaños la hermosa lucy 🎉❤❤
Since when gabrielle fight so good?
Since the time Xena train her , and the amazons also train her and she was possessed
Why was Gabrielle possessed in this episode?
Best show of the 90s infact best show of all time
Ketika kaki xena di pangkah gabrielle waahh xena pun langsung terjatuh, dan waaahhh posisi kedua kaki xena pun tekangkang
One of favorite serial, Xena the warriors princess in Star world.
If you love Xena, don't forget to watch Hercules. The show that gave Xena life.