![]() ![]() Ironically, the show had more problems in keeping its characters consistent between shows than in keeping its timeline cohesive. The timelines of Herculesand Xena: Warrior Princess line up quite well, with both series having shared supporting casts and crossed-over frequently. The show also made references to the Lao Dynasty and Ming Dynasty of China, which would not come to exist until many centuries after the fall of Rome. In our reality, Caligula did not become Emperor until 37 AD. For instance, one episode of Xena: Warrior Princess Season 6 pitted Xena and Gabrielle against a divinely empowered Caligula, who was depicted as the Emperor of Rome some 25 years after Julius Caesar's death. It should be noted, however, that neither show was ever concerned with historical accuracy, even after they began utilizing notable historical figures. Xena was established as having a long rivalry with Julius Caesar (played by a young Karl Urban) and Caesar was one of the series' main antagonists until his death in the Season 4 finale, "The Ides of March." This established a rough chronology for when both series took place, with Caesar having been assassinated in 44 BC. This increased scope was part of the reason for Xena's longevity and part of why it remains a cult classic to this day. In expanding its setting and establishing Xena's history before encountering Hercules, Xena: Warrior Princess became equal parts historical epic and fantasy. The new series centered on Xena as she traveled the world with aspiring bard Gabrielle, seeking redemption for her evil past. ![]() Premiering in the fall of 1995 alongside Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season 2, Xena: Warrior Princess quickly eclipsed the show that inspired it. However, Lawless proved so popular with the production team and with fans that the producers came up with a new plan for Xena. ![]() Xena had plotted to kill Hercules so that no one could oppose her campaign to conquer Arcadia and she was meant to die after her third appearance, finding redemption in death after her men defied her order not to kill non-combatants. Played by Lucy Lawless, Xena was introduced as a merciless warlord in "The Warrior Princess," the 9th episode of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys Season 1. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys ran for 6 seasons and 111 episodes, but it is best remembered today for the hero whose series spun out of it Xena: Warrior Princess. The movies proved popular enough to inspire a regular syndicated series, Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, which opened with Hera killing Hercules' wife and children and Hercules resuming his life as a wandering hero. Another film, Hercules in the Maze of the Minitour, placed Hercules in the titular labyrinth, seeking to slay the Minotaur. Hercules in the Underworld, for instance, combined the legends of Orpheus and Hercules, by having Hercules travel to the afterlife and striking a bargain with Hades to recapture the three-headed dog Cerberus in exchange for being allowed to return to Earth with his wife, Deianeira. The films were largely accurate to the classic myths, though some did use Hercules in place of another legendary Greek hero or combine various myths. ![]()
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