Xena: Warrior Princess: Season One | 
 enlarge | Directors: Bruce Seth Green, Charles Siebert, Doug Lefler, Eric Brevig, Garth Maxwell
Actors: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'connor, Grant Bridger, Bruce Campbell, Arch Goodfellow
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Category: DVD
List Price: $49.98
Buy New: $38.42
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Rating:  119 reviews
Sales Rank: 15681
Format: Box Set, Color, Dolby, Dvd-video, Full Screen, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 6
Running Time: 1080
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.7 x 2
MPN: D12548D
UPC: 013131254891
EAN: 0013131254891
ASIN: B00008DDWV
Theatrical Release Date: September 15, 1995
Release Date: April 29, 2003
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Just four minutes into "Sins of the Past," the first episode of Xena, you'll gladly follow the warrior princess anywhere. Taking on a gang of marauders, she leaps onto an upright spear embedded in the ground and, with a cry of "Ai-yi-yi-yi-yi," does a circular wall of death on their chests. A syndication phenomenon, this audacious 1995 series was a spin-off from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. Lucy Lawless stars as Xena, dressed to kill in leather and breastplate. Her exploits are legend: "She came down out of the sky in a chariot throwing thunderbolts and breathing fire," remarks one awestruck boy in the first episode. Xena wants to bury her violent past, but there is no rest for the formerly wicked as she takes up arms (and feet) against any number of villains and mythological beasts. She is joined by Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), a young peasant woman who "is not cut out for this village life," and runs away from home to join Xena in her adventures. As the series evolved, speculation was rife about the true nature of their relationship. Playful and provocative teasers in several of these episodes give this first season an unexpected erotic charge, as witness "Altared States," in which the two skinnydip, and later, a drugged Gabrielle, revived by Xena, looks upon her and gushes, "By the gods! You are beautiful." Other memorable episodes include "Callisto," which introduces the vengeful female warrior who would further bedevil Xena in seasons to come; "Prometheus," in which Kevin Sorbo guest stars as Hercules; "Chariots of War," in which Xena wears a dress (!), and "Warrior...Princess," in which Xena trades places with her look-alike, a Princess named--yes--Diana, who is the target of assassins. By the gods, Xena is an absolute hoot whose pleasures--stylized action sequences, cheesy special effects, tongue-in-cheek anachronistic dialogue--are anything but guilty ones. Clumsy packaging, lack of commentary, and less than pristine picture quality are minor drawbacks to this otherwise thrilling set. --Donald Liebenson
Description
In a time of ancient gods, ruthless warriors, and capricious kings, a land in turmoil cried out for a hero. She was Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess forged in the heat of battle. Relive the power, the passion, and the wild adventure of international icon Lucy Lawless's first season as Xena, a season that swept up audiences the world over and completely redefined the role of the female action hero. Season 1 on DVD includes the 24 jaw-dropping episodes that changed the world. Episodes: Sins of the Past, Chariots of War, Dreamworker, Cradle of Hope, The Path Not Taken, The Reckoning, The Titans, Prometheus, Death in Chains, Hooves and Harlots, The Black Wolf, Beware Greeks Bearing Gifts, Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards, A Fist Full of Dinars, Warrior...Princess, Mortal Beloved, The Royal Couple of Thieves, The Prodigal, Altered States, Ties That Bind, The Greater Good, Callisto, Death Mask, Is There a Doctor in the House?
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 Very Pleased December 26, 2008
I bought Xena: Season 1 as a Christmas present for my daughter and the only negative was a couple of discs had come loose in the packaging, but luckily none were scratched.
The picture is great and we enjoyed watching several episodes Christmas morning.
Xena DVD November 24, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this DVD for my husband for Christmas so I have not watched it. But I know he will be happy with it. I intend to buy the whole series.
"Tell Him Xena Says Hello" ~ The Mythic Adventure Begins November 19, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Back in the early '90's I was a big fan of the 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys' series. When I learned a spin-off series titled 'Xena: Warrior Princess' was to be released in '94 I was certain it was going to be a big failure. Looking back via hindsight I can only guess that my reasoning for such a prediction was probably something like the extreme possibility of over saturating the audience with too much of a good thing. Now all I can say is boy was I wrong! They knew exactly what they were doing, taking everything that worked from Hercules, including cast and characters, and added a very heavy dose of darkness that was a perfect counter-balance to the lovable good guy, harm no one if possible attitude portrayed by Kevin Sorbo (i.e.: Hercules).
If there was ever a person born for the express purpose of playing a particular role it has to be Lucy Lawless in the starring role of Xena. Her physical appearance, beautiful and expressive face, high energy and uncanny ability to be believable as a heroine one moment and the most evil villianess the next is truly remarkable. The addition of Renee O'Connor as side-kick Gabrielle was also a gem of a find. Cute, adorable and chatty, she's the perfect compliment to the more sullen and introspective Warrior Princess.
This is a wonderful beginning to six amazing and unforgettable seasons of television viewing. There have been many memorable television shows through the years, but none that have even come close to creating and sustaining a world so mythic, believable and entertaining. That's the legacy of 'Xena: Warrior Princess'.
Postscript: I know what you're thinking. After such praise why only -4 Stars-? Why, because it got even better in forthcoming seasons! I had to leave some margin to allow for improvement didn't I?
Xena Rocks! March 9, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
I watched Xena every week usually with my mother. This first season set was a gift from my daughters for Mother's Day and it was just what I wanted. I had forgotten that Callisto appeared so early in the series. I am happy to have this set to share with my kids and my youngest daughter wants to be a cross between Wonder Woman and Xena when she grows up!
I really enjoy the character development in the early episodes and Ares is sooo much better looking here than he was in the first season of Hercules. The ultimate 'Bad Boy' tempting Xena.
The only thing I would have appreciated is captioning as I have a minor hearing impairment and some words are difficult for me to catch.
They don't make shows like this anymore January 20, 2008
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This series had everything in it: Comedy, drama, inspiration, musicals, etc... I also believe this was a series that helped create certain television shows and movies. Watch (Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis 1997) and tell me that's not similar to (Miss. Congeniality 2000). Remember that Xena was being played in a different time period (Historical Times) and Miss. Congeniality is being played in the present, yet they are still similar. The show not only had a few good laughs with the help of Joxer (Ted Rami)but also allows viewer the feeling of Catharsis. Seeing Xena battle her past demons and realizing she wouldn't be the hero she is without her past is PRICELESS. Also watching the growth of Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle's (Renee O Conner) friendship is something very special. They become family and travel to the exotic lands of Asia and to the beautiful landscape of Egypt etc...
The DVDS are worth it I own all 6 seasons and the commentaries are GREAT. I especially love watching Hudson Leick's (Callisto)commentary she's intelligent, funny, and beautiful.
P.S. My one note would be buy the director's cut of The Final Episode (A Friend In Need) because it's much better. Plus you get great extras including commentary by Lucy, Renee, and Rob and you also get behind the scene footage including a little B-Day cake for Lucy. The commentary is great I just finished watching it again for my 100th time because I find Lucy and Renee hysterical.
I will always have faith that a Xena Movie will be made, although Gabrielle lost faith in her Hope; I will always have faith that Xena will eventually become a movie; plus I'm only 19 so I still have plenty of years left to wait lol.
Well Thank you Lucy, Renee, Rob, Hudson, Ted, Bruce, Kevin and all the other people that made Xena possible. You filled many homes with joy, laughter, and inspiration; it truly is one of televisions greatest moments!
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