Xena, a mighty Warrior Princess with a dark past, sets out to redeem herself. She is joined by small town bard, Gabrielle. Together they journey the ancient world and fight for the greater good against ruthless Warlords and Gods.
Lawless is convincing in the title role, and the action sequences are cleverly staged, making the budgetary limitations involving a giant cyclops, for example, almost an asset.
Xena is Wonder Woman on steroids, and Lawless -- with her dark bangs, moon face, light blue eyes, and small, grim smiles -- plays the warrior princess with barely concealed delight.