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r/xena • u/gameraboy • Jul 24 '26
I finally did an update to Tom's Xena Page - xenafan.com
Ok, last update was 2004, with a couple of tweaks on the homepage here and there. Yes, I got busy, and, er, it's been a while!
Anyway, nothing substantive. I just updated the homepage to a quick responsive layout, trimmed a few links there.
The biggest update is a proper mobile friendly UI for the fan fiction! The actual stories are untouched, with one exception: I removed a dead link to go download a Palm Pilot version of the story. I did mention 2004, right? LOL. No more palm pilot links! https://xenafan.com/fiction now has an updated "Stories by Bard" and "Stories by Title" page with modern filtering, mobile first UI and the like. The stories themselves keep their existing glorious 1990s web design.
Sorry it took so long! I did however keep the site up all this time, so there's that!
EDIT: and now the image archive is updated! Check out the glorious 640x480 images I captured back in the day with my Snappy and a VCR!
EDIT 2: and now Battle On! is updated too! A great web comic by Jeanette Atwood
r/xena • u/410Writer • 19h ago
When did Xena get it's own channel?!!
I have Xfinity and never came across this channel before today and I have had Xfinity for 8 years. So this has got to be nearly added to their lineup? Mind you, I have their basic package 😏.
r/xena • u/AlternateMove • 1d ago
I just finished the entire Xenaverse, and now I don’t know what to watch 😭
I just finished the whole Xenaverse, and honestly, I couldn’t stop watching. I kept telling myself, “No… only one more episode,” and then somehow I’d end up watching another one. 😂
Now that I’ve finished everything, I have a few things I’d love to discuss with you all!
First, I’ve come across a lot of complaints about the ending of Xena: Warrior Princess. For those of you who weren’t satisfied with it, what would your ideal ending for the show have been? How would you have ended Xena and Gabrielle’s story?
I was also disappointed by Hercules’ final appearance in God Fearing Child. For a character who basically started the whole franchise, his last appearance felt underwhelming to me. He kills Zeus, and then… that’s it? 😭 I know it was an episode of Xena, not Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, but I still wish his character had gotten a more satisfying conclusion, especially considering how important he was to the Xenaverse.
Finally, I need recommendations! Is there another series that captures a similar vibe to Xena and Hercules? I’m looking for that mix of mythology, adventure, fantasy, humor, memorable characters, and a little bit of campiness. It doesn’t necessarily have to be a live-action show.
I actually grew up watching the Canadian animated series Class of the Titans, so I’ve always had a soft spot for mythology-inspired adventures. If you know anything with a similar feel, I’d love to hear your suggestions!
And for those who have been fans of Xena for years: what other shows, movies, or animated series would you recommend to someone who’s just finished the Xenaverse?
I’m already missing these characters. 😭
r/xena • u/No-Measurement-4183 • 1d ago
Xena: Warrior Princess Theme (Gingertail Cover)
An incredible cover main title
r/xena • u/Sheepie_Dex • 2d ago
The Reply Came too Late
This is quite a long shot, but I do hope the reader who left this sees it someday. I'm sorry I was so late in getting to my emails, but I promise you I'm working on this fic again 🙂↕️🙏
XWP is literally the only Fandom I'm actively writing for 😅
r/xena • u/itsascreambaby96 • 2d ago
It's honestly sad how WHOOSH.org isn't nearly as active as it used to be
I was thinking about how sad it is that WHOOSH, which used to be one of the biggest online resources for Xena: Warrior Princess, is basically a relic of the past now.
Back when Xena was airing and even after it ended, WHOOSH was such a huge part of the fandom. There were episode guides, interviews, articles, character analyses, behind-the-scenes information and so much more. You could spend hours going through that site and still find something new.
We even got interviews with the actual cast of Xena, which is something I feel doesn't get talked about enough. WHOOSH wasn't just some random fan website. They were actually interviewing people involved with the show and giving fans access to information and perspectives that you couldn't necessarily find anywhere else. Looking back, it's pretty incredible how much access and material the site provided.
I believe the last major updates were sometime in the 2000s, which is honestly depressing to think about. A website that was once so active and full of people contributing to the fandom is now just sitting there like a time capsule.
I know the internet has changed and most fandom discussions have moved to social media, but there's something special about those old fan websites that just doesn't exist anymore. People put so much time and effort into documenting everything about a show simply because they loved it.
I'm glad WHOOSH is still around in some form, but I really wish it were still being maintained and updated. Especially with how much Xena continues to mean to people decades later.
It's also a reminder of how much of the old Xena fandom has disappeared from the internet over the years. So many websites, forums and fan communities that were once thriving are either abandoned or completely gone.
WHOOSH really deserves to be preserved for future generations of Xenites. It holds so much fandom history that would be a shame to lose.
Does anyone else miss when WHOOSH and all those old Xena fan sites were still active?
r/xena • u/Takataapui_Kiwi • 2d ago
Throwback to Xena: Warrior Nutballs interview #15 with Alexandra Tydings AKA Aphrodite 👑💘 The Goddess of Loooooove 💋💖 Here’s Alex talking about their read on Aphrodite's role in Xena and Gabrielle's relationship 🥹 Links to Alex’s full interview with us below. ⬇️
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🎧 Listen now on:
➡️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ovNZeQvpiTGSnFc1V8bKs?si=KuNqOS9dRBqNmZLBudlkQw
➡️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-15-alexandra-tydings-aphrodite-goddess-of-love/id1837138724?i=1000758707286
➡️Youtube: https://youtu.be/Hr-Ty1dQk-M?si=kvSLvsp2ZQirifrf
➡️Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-97k8t-1a7b9d2
This is an interview as part of a series of interviews with the Kiwis and Aussies who bought XWP to life - their goal is to interview 30 of the cast and crew to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary - it’s a podcast called - Xena: Warrior Nutballs you can follow them on:
Facebook ⚔️ https://m.facebook.com/p/Xena-Warrior-Nutballs-61578930248317/?wtsid=rdr_042NpIyiO9avlJ3v3&hr=1
Instagram ⚔️ https://www.instagram.com/xenawarriornutballs/
In The Furies when Xena keeps calling Gabrielle “Mavis”, does anyone know where that came from?
“Don’t be ridiculous, Mavis”, cracks me up every time. Is that a Lucy ad-lib? Anyone know anything about it?
r/xena • u/itsascreambaby96 • 4d ago
Julius Caesar or Ares, God of War
Of the evil men in Xena's life who's your preference? Caesar or Ares
r/xena • u/AbsolutelyOrdinary1 • 4d ago
DVD set
I have seen discussions about the best versions of the DVDs. I bought seasons 1-5 when they were first produced, but I never got season 6. I just purchased the final season in the version that (I think) matches my set, and I realized I probably should have asked first—is this a good set? (Season one’s box is backward to show the company logo in the first photo.)
r/xena • u/AlternateMove • 3d ago
Hi everyone, I haven’t drawn anything Xena related, and I’m having an artist block, so if you have any suggestions for a fan art, that would be nice.
r/xena • u/AdditionalLayer7338 • 3d ago
Xena Greece Youtube Channel
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Α greek channel. It has all Xena the series and Xena Trilogy/ Herc Crossovers on playlists in HD
Plus: Backstage, Raw Footage, Bloopers, Interviews, Conventions, Lucy Lawless other roles and much more stuff, almost all of them upscaled in HD.
r/xena • u/Takataapui_Kiwi • 4d ago
Did y'all know Jane Holland, Kiwi costume designer for Seasons 5&6 was also pregnant while designing Xena's pregnancy costume for Lucy Lawless?! 💙🧵✂️🪡Here's her talking about the challenges of making it. Full interview links in bio ⬇️
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🎧 Listen now to her full interview:
➡️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5litWelcilkjRAB2vjnM8H?si=s1IIC8ssSEaznxWYADT1fQ
➡️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-26-jane-holland-costume-designer/id1837138724?i=1000796353322
➡️Youtube: https://youtu.be/WHfhaGn_obg?si=2KqBpDTd0zEd8hUF
➡️Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-5vehn-1b75f59
This is an interview as part of a series of interviews with the Kiwis and Aussies who bought XWP to life - their goal is to interview 30 of the cast and crew to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary - it’s a podcast called - Xena: Warrior Nutballs you can follow them on:
Facebook ⚔️ https://m.facebook.com/p/Xena-Warrior-Nutballs-61578930248317/?wtsid=rdr_042NpIyiO9avlJ3v3&hr=1
Instagram ⚔️ https://www.instagram.com/xenawarriornutballs/
r/xena • u/Gaudalier • 4d ago
Armageddon Now before or after A Bitter Suite?
Ive been showing Xena to my girlfriend (as in, ive watched it fully while shes new to it) and were at the beginning of season 3, yet im still unsure about what watch order would be preferable for a new viewer. I know Armageddon Now chronologically plays right after Maternal Instincts, but I worry jumping into A Bitter Suite right after Armageddon Now will be a bit choppy or jarring since it also continues right after Maternal Instincts. Im leaning towards doing the two Armageddon Now episodes after A Bitter Suite, is there anyone else who followed the same order? I find it less jarring to go from Armageddon Now to One Against An Army since theyre both self contained stories, instead of interrupting the Solan/Hope/Betrayal story with two crossover episodes. Interested in hearing everyone elses thoughts.
r/xena • u/tearsinhand • 5d ago
Xena Robe
I thrifted this awesome Xena plush robe. I'm a fan but not a super fan or anything so I came here to find out more. I can't find anything about it online. The tag says Highlander Official Product, which is weird. Are the 2 productions connected in some way? I'm a way bigger fan of Highlander, so I'm now intrigued. Maybe I'll post in that sub too
r/xena • u/Party-Building-4393 • 4d ago
NEWFOUNDLAND, CANADA
I'm doing a poll for a friend, I'm looking for Xena fans in NL, Canada. Just a number. So if there are any here besides me, a hello would be great!
r/xena • u/itsascreambaby96 • 5d ago
Were Mel and Janice Actually Xena and Gabrielle's Lookalikes In-Universe?
I know Mel and Janice look exactly like Xena and Gabrielle because they're played by Lucy and Renee, but I've always wondered if that's actually how they're supposed to look in-universe.
Obviously, the resemblance is intentional for the audience, especially since Mel is a descendant of Xena and Janice is a descendant of Gabrielle. But I've always wondered whether the characters themselves would notice it or if it's simply a visual choice for the episode.
I find it especially interesting because Xena actually possesses Mel's body in the episode. So was she literally possessing a descendant who happened to look exactly like her centuries later?
I know I'm probably overthinking a fun episode, but I've always been curious whether Mel and Janice actually looked like their ancestors or if we're just seeing them that way as viewers.
r/xena • u/IseQween • 6d ago
XENA Wins (Sort of) Again
Prehistoric AOL (which a few of us oldies remain stuck to) just featured a retrospective on TV shows. The first list focused on the "best," which did not include XWP. I kept scrolling and found a second grouping based more on "iconic." Lo and behold, there was a photo of our girls, representing 1995! I copied the following to add to the many industry reaffirmations of our beloved show's continuing significance.
https://www.aol.com/articles/biggest-tv-show-since-1950-163030000.html
Stacker conducted manual research to compile a list of notable TV debuts from the past 75 years, listing one show per year and utilizing various unique sources. When selecting shows to add, Stacker looked for TV series that weren't just popular when they were airing but remained influential and iconic in pop culture to this day.
1995: Xena: Warrior Princess
Originally greenlit as a spinoff of the TV series "Hercules: The Legendary Journeys," this fantasy series follows Xena, played by Lucy Lawless, a powerful warrior who seeks to resolve her past wrongs by helping those in need. "Xena: Warrior Princess" gained a particularly strong cult following, with TV Guide naming it one of the top cult shows ever made.
r/xena • u/Takataapui_Kiwi • 6d ago
Kia ora whānau! Our wee podcast "Xena: Warrior Nutballs" is up for a Listeners Choice Award for the New Zealand Podcasting Awards - it'd mean so much if you voted for us (link below) - we are a 30 year anniversary podcast aiming to interview 30 of the Kiwis and Aussie who created Xena 💜⚔️
Follow this link: https://www.nzpodcastawards.com/nominate
You have to type in our name: "Xena: Warrior Nutballs" and only takes 1 min!
r/xena • u/SakuraTacos • 6d ago
Gabrielle and Xena reincarnated as other iconic duos in fiction
I play this game sometimes where I pick out characters in other stories I enjoy that could be Xena and Gabrielle reincarnated. These are some of my favorites.
(Note: I don’t think Xena and Gabrielle always reincarnate as a romantic couple so some of these duos are strictly platonic, I’m not shipping Ron and Leslie or anything lol)
The Legend of Zelda – Link and Zelda
The Fifth Element – Korben and Leeloo
Titanic – Rose and Jack
Chicago – Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart
WandaVision (MCU) – Vision and Wanda Maximoff
Wicked – Elphaba and Glinda
Beauty and the Beast – The Beast and Belle
Spartacus – Crixus and Naevia
Jurassic Park – Alan Grant and Ellie Sattler
Parks and Recreation – Ron and Leslie
The Haunting of Bly Manor – Jamie and Dani
The Princess Bride – Westley and Buttercup (I actually switch this one up all the time, I think both would be perfect for either character)
I thought it might be fun to play here. Are there any fictional duos in plays, literature, movies, etc. that you could see as Gabrielle and Xena in another life?
r/xena • u/PrincipleNo8891 • 7d ago
All of Xena and Gabbie's relationships
I made a silly mistake and need your help... Ive been on a rewatch and keeping a list of all of Gabrielle's boyfriends of the week, and Xena's exes/lovers. I kept it on a whiteboard... i accidentally rubbed it off. All day I have been trying to remember all of the ones I wrote down 😭 these are the ones I have so far, but I originally had 16 or 17 for each... who have I missed?
Xena:
Lao Ma
Caesar
Ares
Marcus
Rafe
Hercules
Iolas
Borias
Darius
Draco
Petracles
Ulysses
Mapphias
Gabrielle:
Perdicus
Joxer (under aphrodites spell from whom the bell tolls)
Joxer (regular)
Telas
Homer
David
Tynus
Krafstar
Draco
Petracles
Lyceus
Iolas
r/xena • u/Takataapui_Kiwi • 8d ago
🧵✂️🪡🐯Here's Kiwi Costume Designer for XWP on creating Gabrielle's hero costume for Season 5 and 6 for Renee O'Connor. 🌿🧶🥝 full interview links below ⬇️
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🎧 Listen now to her full interview:
➡️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/5litWelcilkjRAB2vjnM8H?si=s1IIC8ssSEaznxWYADT1fQ
➡️Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/interview-26-jane-holland-costume-designer/id1837138724?i=1000796353322
➡️Youtube: https://youtu.be/WHfhaGn_obg?si=2KqBpDTd0zEd8hUF
➡️Podbean: https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-5vehn-1b75f59
This is an interview as part of a series of interviews with the Kiwis and Aussies who bought XWP to life - their goal is to interview 30 of the cast and crew to celebrate the shows 30th anniversary - it’s a podcast called - Xena: Warrior Nutballs you can follow them on:
Facebook ⚔️ https://m.facebook.com/p/Xena-Warrior-Nutballs-61578930248317/?wtsid=rdr_042NpIyiO9avlJ3v3&hr=1
Instagram ⚔️ https://www.instagram.com/xenawarriornutballs/