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Xena Warrior Princess

OK I searched through TEN pages of Topics and found WWE - WRESTLING - but no Xena. Totally surprised, I thought I'd create another one - incase it's either a) there and I can't find it b) been deleted or c) lost!

*does Xena War Cry*


Mercy83's picture

By The Way...

FISH DON’T JUST CATCH THEMSELVES!
TheNextGabrielle's picture

XENA! YAY! Definetely one of

XENA! YAY! Definetely one of my favorite shows. Subtext be darned, I watch it for the maintext.
sailor girl's picture

Umm...

Umm...did you try to google it?
rachelle's picture

An old favourite

I think Mercy meant she couldn't find the topic on this forum, not on the net in general. I'd have trouble believing anyone couldn't find some Xena related fan information through google. Xena fan fiction saved me during my closeted high school days.

AE used to have a flourishing Xena forum - I guess it got deleted in the move to the new board format. That just means all the old conversations can begin again!

How about favourite episodes for a topic starter - mine are A Day In The Life, Been There Done That, A Bitter Suite, When Fates Collide, Ides of March, The Ring trilogy, and Is There A Doctor in The House?

iamnear's picture

A Bitter SuiteThe Debt I and

A Bitter Suite

The Debt I and II

Ole Farmer Ares (hee hee)

Lyre,Lyre Hearts on Fire...just to name a few! :)

dejablu's picture

favorite episodes

  • One Against an Army
  • When Fates Collide
  • The Quest
  • A Day in the Life
Mercy83's picture

Hmm Tough One!

Rach, thanks, that's exactly what I meant! I adore Xena, always have and always will!

* Fish, Femmes & Gems * A Friend In Need 1 and 2 * A Tale Of Two Muses

I'll get back to you all - it's thundering and raining outside and I'm going to sit in my car and get stoned!
NorthernStar's picture

Biggest XWP fan here

I was never the same person after dancing with Hudson Leick at a party.

My fav episodes are:

One against an army

A day in the life

When Fates Collide

The Debt I+II

The Quest

Callisto (but of course!)

Mercy83's picture

Seasonally

Right - I've chosen an episode from each season that I will always either watch first or several times throughout the period of time that I am watching the season!
Mercy83's picture

Cannot Post

I can't get the damned things to post! I've tried eight times and nada! I'm thinking there is either a problem with AE or there's a problem with my laptop, and as my laptop doesn't control the post section of this site, I'm guessing it's AE! Anyone having the same problems?
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Last Attempt

Callisto, for Hudson. The Xena Scrolls, nice suit. Warrior...Priestess...Tramp, pwiase hestia. A Tale Of Two Muses, the very last frame. Them Bones, Them Bones, alti. Soul Possession, that 'could have been' kiss.
eohl's picture

Xena and 7of9 in the same space and time

I stumbled on this and basically died on the spot and ... well. I'll let it speak for itself:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UrdTWOOZZXQ&mode=related&search=

Mercy83's picture

Mm Better Than Chocolate

That's absolutely heavenly, Eohl! Thanks for sharing. Now if only those friendly touches between the two had developed into something more.

I still think Lawless is a lesbian - I mean, she did Peaches LONG before she met Rob Tapert, long before Xena. It's in the stars, baby, the stars.

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dare i ask...

Peaches?

 

And my favourite episode when i first watched way back as a clueless 13 year old was A Day In The Life. Just too funny!

 

 

We can't stop here, this is bat country!

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Peaches

Peaches is a short feature film (i dont think it's longer than 15mins) featuring Lucy in her younger days - before Hercules if I remember well.
In the movie she stars as a young truck driver who has an interesting scene with another woman and a peach. Nothing fabulous or anything but yes it may raise a few eyebrows.

eohl's picture

If you call that friendly ...

If you call that friendly, visit YouTube and do a search for "BSG" and check out the Season 3 blooper reel ... wait, i'll make it easier :)

Put this on your perve tape.

Lucy's goofs appear about half way through (6:05). The whole thing is worth the watch and laugh too.

 

 

thisismenow's picture

Ha, that was

Ha, that was hilarious.

Thanks. :)

myrtille's picture

Favorite Episodes

Oh this is going to be my new home around these parts !

Favourite episodes in no specific order
- One agst an army
- Friend in Need :(
- When Fates Collide
- A day in the Life
- Bitter Suite
- Been There, Done that
- Many Happy Returns
- Ides of March :(

I could watch those episodes over and over again and never get tired... In fact I have!

Mercy83's picture

Welcome Home

Then, Myrtille! I look forward to some great Xena conversations, starting with this - how would you bring Xena back?  

When she calls my name, I turn and in that instant I lose my heart. This is the love of my life.

- Kate Mulgrew

myrtille's picture

well...

Can I cheat and say I wouldn't have had her killed in the first place?

Ok that's a taugh one...
I don't know if you're familiar with the virtual subtext seasons 7-8-9 but i kind of like their idea to bring Xena back, it's well thought.

I'd like to think that Xena's selfless act was her ultimate redemption. That by doing so she redeemed herself in the eyes of those she wronged but also - and more importantly - in her ow eyes. I'd combine her sacrifice with the bond that links her to Gabrielle in life and death and find some mystical, eastern asian myth to try and bring her back. They'd both have to overcome challenges on each side of life, Gabrielle proving her love, strength and will to bring her friend back; Xena proving her love and devotion and accepting that she is a good person who deserves another chance in life.

Something like that...

What about you Merce? Have any ideas on the matter ?

Mercy83's picture

Nice

That was great, Myrtille. And sorry if I ever spell your name wrong, it is beyond me to spell these things correctly half the time...

My idea? I'm really protective of it, so it's actually copyrighted under Australian law! *chuckle*

Last time we saw our lovely ladies, Gabs was on a boat to Egypt, was she not? Simply put, Gabs and Autoclycus go up against Anubis to steal the Book of the Dead. There would be battles and what not, then lots of sex. I started a script ages ago, would have to find it again and share some! The first part is the best, but that's just me being 'modest', as usual! 

When she calls my name, I turn and in that instant I lose my heart. This is the love of my life.

- Kate Mulgrew

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Oh, I just loved the virtual

Oh, I just loved the virtual series and how they continued Xena. However, I wish the show never ended.

My favorite episode has to be "When World's Collide." For me, that showed that Xena and Gabrielle were truly soul mates. =]
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Don't worry 'bout my name,

Don't worry 'bout my name, make it myr, it's simpler ;)

I like your idea lots. Specially cuz it involves Egyptian mythology and that can never go wrong in my books!
I'd be curious to read what you've written once you've laid your hand on that script and dusted it off a bit.

Just to give more material to the 'favourite episode' question, how's about a little description or explanation as to why a particular episode makes it to your top 3 (top 5? top 10?)

I'll get back to answering that myself when i have more time.

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kaz renee wrote: My

kaz renee wrote:

My favourite show of all time is Xena: Warrior Princess..I think Lucy Lawless and Renee O'connor are the most awesome actress in the world.

I love the way it shows the love between Xena and Gabrielle not only just the friendship but that they were soulmates they were destin to be together.

What does everyone else think

SurfTheCurl's picture

Callisto

I watch for Callisto...

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''When Fates Collide'' is

''When Fates Collide'' is one of the best episodes, it brought Xena and Gabrielle's relationship to another level, emphasized the soulmate and made it pretty clear that there was more to their travels together than friendship.

"One agst an army" for me was also one of the best because it combined drama with a lot of action. Plausible facts aside, the action sequences were brilliant and I think it was one of the best of the series (IMHO). And of course in this episode were some of the most memorable X&G quotes ! !

On the comedy level I love "A day in life" because I like the concept of it; it feels like a behind the scenes of their life and it's pretty cool. I didn't like the storyline of the big bad giant and what's-his-name being 'in love' with xena.
Other favourite comedy is "been there, done that" because I like the idea of the day repeating itself and Xena going crazy!

Aside from favourite episodes, I have a soft spot for any episode directed by Michael Hurst because I think he does a brilliant work and brings the stories to life on a whole different level. The aesthetics and the camera movements he uses are really great. A day in the life, to helicon and back, antony and cleo, who's gurkhan... all great episodes.

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The Big Xena Love

When Fates Collide is my favorite episode too -- well, "favorite" is a hard word to use, it's in my all-tied-for-first top ten list.

I'm marathoning the series with a friend who'd never seen it before, and it's amazing seeing it again, in order, with a virgin, after all these years. It's given me back the big Xena love ... and then going to the convention in January and getting to interview Lucy and Renee for AfterEllen, and then interviewing Lucy again last weekend ... well, it was worth all those years in journalism school, LOL!

eohl's picture

Xena personality test

http://www.xenagabby.com

Heh ... I just found this personality test. Apparently my personality match is Gabrielle. Why fight when you can talk your way out of it peacefully I say ... I must say I'm glad I'm not Joxer.

You are Gabrielle

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I would list my favorite

I would list my favorite episodes but honestly, there are so many.

 Although the ones that immediately come to mind are Old Ares had a Farm, Is There a Doctor in the House, and Married With Fishsticks.

Seriously, this show is what helped me discover I was gay.  I got completely OBSESSED.  I would go online and look up site, and read all this stuff about it being a gay icon TV show.  I was so confused I was like, "If I watch this, does it mean I'm gay?"  I started to make up excuses like, no, I don't find their bodies attractive, I just find the human body a beautiful thing.  Couple years later, yeah...thinking I'm definitely not straight.

sunlightocean's picture

it was my

it was my first "lesbian serie" that I saw in my life

I remember when I was in high school and I went out there, I run faster to arrived at home and enter TV to saw her

Betazoid Android's picture

Xena's age

Can anyone tell me how old Xena is in the show, I think the last time I try to determine it I had her at about 60, lol  She spent years doing this and that then another few years frozen.  She must of found the fountain of youth on her travels
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haha there are quite a few

haha there are quite a few discussions about Xena's age around the web... mostly because every flashback you see in the series says "10 winters ago" (whether she be the Destroyer of nations or a valkryie)

With some friend I think we gave her 35 or so... let me try and remember why...

We assumed her village was attacked when she was 16... Gave her a year before she met and was betrayed by Caesar...Then a couple more years to travel to Chin and Japa and come back to destroy a few amazons...Look for the stone...Have a baby...We figured she had Solan at about 19/20...

Then when she sees him in "Orphan of war" they say she had him 10 winters before so by then we're assuming Xena is 29years.... Or let's say 30 for good measure. Then when she 'dies' and her and Gabby are frozen technically they don't get older so we're assuming she 'died' at 33 and was revived at 33... (or otherwise she'd be 58 already). Then she lost one year when she lost her memory so by the end of the Ring trilogy she is 34...

So I'd say she's in her late thirties... Or her early sixties depending if you count the 25yrs in ice or not =P

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Ok Xena is offically my

Ok Xena is offically my favorite show of all time!

I don't understand HOW people can't like it, it's got everything, action, suspense, ass kicking amazons and Lucy Lawless in leather!

I've loved this show since I was 7 and reamin a loyal Xenite to this day

Sorry trekkies I'm a xenite

 

Dance like no ones watching...but drink lots of vodka first

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woops wrote: I don't know

woops wrote:

I don't know if this is the place to post this -- mods, feel free to delete it or move it, whatever.

The series premier of Xena is on tomorrow (the 9th) at seven am on Oxygen. I'm guessing most people here have seen it, but if you haven't (I haven't) now would be the time to start since it's starting over from the beginning.

I'm planning on watching it -- is anyone else? Please don't post any spoilers here. I don't know much about the series as a whole -- well besides the basic subtext thing, some uber/AU fic, and a handful of random episodes that I've seen.

It's good timing, with the writers on strike and television as we know it coming to an end . . . okay, maybe I'm being a *tad* dramatic . . . but with new episodes running out and writers not writing . . . like I said, good timing.

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Xena Online Community

I strongly urge everyone on this thread to check out this forum:

http://www.xena.yuku.com

The people are very friendly, and it's very active, perfect when you are itching to talk about Xena! Look forward to seeing you there! :)

Even in death, Gabrielle, I will never leave you.

Filmnut's picture

Xena writer "When Fates Collide" Katherine Fugate

Katherine wrote that great Xena episode and is now working on her new series where she is the creator/writer/executive producer... Army Wives.  The show is number one in the history of Lifetime and this season, Katherine's good friend Renee O'Connor will be appearing in four episodes.  Here is a link to the interview:

http://www.thestream.tv/watch.php?v=681

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FAVORITE SHOW OF ALL TIME!!!!

i've always loved xena when i was little and i remember playing "xena and gabrielle" in the neighborhood with my friends, (yea who'da tought i'd turn out to be gay lol).

i recently got the 1st three seasons of xena bc of an article i read on here about renee and lucy then which caused my head to start turning and now i can'[t stop watching them!!! i didn't pass out unti 2pm today bc i was up from 10pm last night til then watching them and the bonus features!

this has made everyone one of my favorite shows look like childs play. 2 of my favorites buffy and angel, were at the top, but they stole ALOT of plots/storylines from xena ike when xenaz had to stab marcus(angel and buffy), gab giving birth to an evil spawn(chordy if i'm not mistaken), a great musical, i could go on with so much more its not even funny! i stil love em but XENA's number one now forever!

and collisto drives me wild whenever i see her on screen :D hudson, renee and lucy..just heaven. i've had crushes b4 but with those people i knew that if i actually met them i'd beable to talk and  be normal. but i swear if i wereto ever meet them i can see myself just dumbstruck babbling not being able to say a single thing probably pass out from shock with a smile on my face. yes, i've got it bad!

~*~Alice: Thank god you're here we're totally outnumbered. Bette: What do you mean? Alice: Straight people. Bette: Oh, Jesus.~*~

4sakenshadowxsoldierlette's picture

FAVORITE SHOW OF ALL TIME!!!!

i've always loved xena when i was little and i remember playing "xena and gabrielle" in the neighborhood with my friends, (yea who'da tought i'd turn out to be gay lol).

i recently got the 1st three seasons of xena bc of an article i read on here about renee and lucy then which caused my head to start turning and now i can'[t stop watching them!!! i didn't pass out unti 2pm today bc i was up from 10pm last night til then watching them and the bonus features!

this has made everyone one of my favorite shows look like childs play. 2 of my favorites buffy and angel, were at the top, but they stole ALOT of plots/storylines from xena ike when xenaz had to stab marcus(angel and buffy), gab giving birth to an evil spawn(chordy if i'm not mistaken), a great musical, i could go on with so much more its not even funny! i stil love em but XENA's number one now forever!

and collisto drives me wild whenever i see her on screen :D hudson, renee and lucy..just heaven. i've had crushes b4 but with those people i knew that if i actually met them i'd beable to talk and  be normal. but i swear if i wereto ever meet them i can see myself just dumbstruck babbling not being able to say a single thing probably pass out from shock with a smile on my face. yes, i've got it bad!

~*~Alice: Thank god you're here we're totally outnumbered. Bette: What do you mean? Alice: Straight people. Bette: Oh, Jesus.~*~


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