Xena: Warrior Princess - TV-PG
Mythology and action-adventure for teens and up.
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- TV Rating: TV-PG
- Network: Logo, Oxygen
- Cast: Lucy Lawless, Renee O'Connor, Ted Raime
- Genre: Drama
- >Available On: DVD
Parents need to know
Families can talk about the different kinds of action heroes. How many of them are women? Why do you think there are more male action heroes than female ones? How are female action heroes different than male action heroes? Families can also talk about how historical facts are often blurred with fiction to create interesting stories.
Message
Social Behavior:
Men and women alike are seen as both strong and violent. Focus on strong friendships. Xena is a powerful, independent woman.
Consumerism:
Drugs/Alcohol/Tobacco:
Very occasional consumption of wine or other ancient alcoholic beverages.
Violence
Most episodes contain violent fight scenes that include a variety of unconventional weapons and physical action. Xena is, after all, a warrior.
Sex
Some sexual innuendo and skimpy outfits; kissing. The nature of Xena and Gabrielle's relationship has been the subject of much debate and discussion.
Language
Mild: "damn," "ass," etc.
Common Sense says
What's the story?
Reviewed by Melissa Camacho
Is it any good?
Sometimes tragic, often quirky, and usually violent, the series presents Xena as a strong and empowered woman who exists in a very masculine world. But she's still a beautiful woman who endures ill-fated relationships with unsuitable men, including Ulysses (who wants to tame her) and Ares (who wants to conquer her). Subtle but strong hints throughout the series suggesting that Xena and Gabrielle are romantically involved lesbians add to the show's intriguing nature.
While Xena: Warrior Princess (which still airs in reruns and is available on DVD) is violent and contains its fair share of bare midriffs and sexual innuendo, it also offers viewers a refreshingly strong and independent lead character who's able to hold her own. This, along with the show's fantastic nature and its various subplots, continues to make this show a cult classic among many viewers.
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