Xena: Warrior Princess (1995)
Her courage will change the world!
Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 4 September 1995 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 18 June 2001 |
| Genre | Drama, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Created by | John Schulian and Robert Tapert |
| Starring | Lucy Lawless and Renée O'Connor |
| Seasons | 6 seasons, 134 episodes |
| Episode length | about 44 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 98 hours |
| Rated | TV-PG |
| Scores | TMDB users 7.5/10 |
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Where to watch Xena: Warrior Princess in 3 other countries
| Country | Streaming on (price a month) |
|---|---|
| Italy | Prime Video €4.99 |
| Monaco | Prime Video |
| San Marino | Prime Video |
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What kind of watch this is
Xena: Warrior Princess is a 1995 fantasy adventure series that runs 98 hours long. It follows a warrior seeking redemption, paired with a comrade-in-arms. The show leans into its own camp, treating ancient mythology with a wink and a sword fight. Lucy Lawless anchors the tone, balancing the absurdity with a surprisingly straight face. It is a commitment, but a fun one, for those who appreciate a story that knows exactly how ridiculous it is.
What the critics said
Rotten Tomatoes gives the first season 89% based on 9 reviews, averaging 8/10. The consensus calls it a swashbuckling actioner that transcends its spinoff origins to become a fully realized saga. Ken Tucker of Entertainment Weekly awarded it a B+, comparing Xena to Wonder Woman on steroids. He noted Lawless plays the warrior princess with barely concealed delight.
How it did with audiences
Xena: Warrior Princess does not come with a box office receipt. There is no budget to balance against a take. That leaves us with the only metric that matters for a show built on sparring and banter. On TMDB, users rate it 7.5 out of 10. It is a solid score for a series that spent two decades turning ancient myths into campfire fuel. The numbers are quiet, but the legacy is loud.
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Sources
- Xena: Warrior Princess on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q38497 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Xena: Warrior Princess” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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