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Xena Warrior Princess - Season Four

Xena Warrior Princess - Season Four

List Price: $79.98
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Rating: 5 stars
Summary: getting better and better
Review: a amzing phunemoual third season with a brillant cliffhanger begins with the violint and dark adventures in the sin trade 1 and 2 it in introduces my favofrite villian next to callisto alti xena also became more violint this season and being a horror fan the constant bloodshed was kinda gratious with great episodes leading to the clifhanging ides of march wich gabi and xena plus caesar meet there faith great episodes including the return of gabriels hope her vicious child the destroyer and calisto returning from hell to take revenge on xena musy have

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Waiting & Anticipating
Review: As with all great television shows, they are always gone too soon. For 6 great years I made the time to watch Xena on Saturday afternoons. Now, thanks to the DVD revolution, I can watch my favorite show any time I want in crystal clear clarity, Surround Sound 5.1 Stereo. Along with the three seasons before the release of Season 4, I have antipated them all as if they were being released for the very first time, never before seen. Season 4 is probably one of my more favorite seasons. They traveled further out of Greece and not only did the characters grow themselves but we, the viewers grew with them. New characters were introduced, old ones returned for yet a fourth time, and we meet more gods, goddesses and god wannabe's. Also finally Gabrielles clothes take on a more seasoned/mature look to reflect her hardships and growth in herself and in her life. Trust me, this is a season worth buying...what am I saying...if you are a Xenaite then they are all worth buying but if your not a Xenaite yet, then you will be. Aye yee yi yi yi yi!!!!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Another great season of Xena on 10 discs. WOW!
Review: Gabrielle was killed at the end of Season Three and the beginning of Season Four finds Xena trying to find her. Xena continues to deal with mistakes of the past. Here is a brief episode guide:

1. Adventures in the Sin Trade (1): Xena travels to the Land of the Dead to find Gabrielle.
2. Adventures in the Sin Trade (2): Xena battles a shamoness and tries to free spirits of deceased Amazons before she can contine looking for Gabrielle
3. A Family Affair: Xena and Joxer discover that Hope is posing as Gabrielle.
4. In Sickness and In Hell: Xena and Gabrielle help Joxer defend an army.
5. A Good Day : Xena fights with Greek soldiers and tries to send Caesar and Pompey to from whence they came.
6. A Tale of Two Muses: Xena and Gabrielle try to help a friend change a town that has outlawed dancing.
7. Locked Up and Tied Down: Xena is convicted of murder and sent to Shark Island Prison.
8. Crusader: Xena deals with a woman crusader who has a "reform or die" policy for prisoners.
9. Past Imperfect: Xena remembers using a battle strategy similar to one that is entrapping her now.
10. The Key To The Kingdom: Joxer, Meg and Autolycus try to steal the infamous "key" that's prophecized to lead to Athena's crown.
11. Daughter of Pomira: Xena and Grabielle try to rescue a girl who had been kidnapped several years ago.
12. If The Shoe Fits: Xena, Gabrielle, Joxer and Aphrodite tell fairy tales to princess Alecia on the journey to reunite her with her family.
13. Paradise Found: Gabrielle is taught meditation by a mystical man who is feeding off Gabrielle's goodness.
14. Devi: Gabrielle acquires the ability to heal, but Xena is uncertain of the source of her power.
15. Between The Lines: Xena's soul goes to the future for an encounter with the reincarnation of an old enemy.
16. The Way: Xena tries to rescue Gabrielle and Eli from the King of the Demons with the help of the god Krishna.
17. The Play's The Thing: Zera convinces Gabrielle to base a play on hers and Xena's adventures.
18. The Convert: Najara claims to be nonviolent but Xena is suspicious. Joxer copes with guilt over killing a man.
19. Takes One To Know One: A bounty hunter looking for Xena is murdered. The goddess of retribution gives Xena until sunrise to find the killer.
20. Endgame: Gabrielle becomes queen of the Amazons.
21. The Ides of March: Roman soldiers capture and crucify Xena and Gabrielle.
22. Deja Vu All Over Again: A woman in the present time says that she is Xena's reincarnation.


Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Fantastic value!!
Review: Having discovered the beauty of a multi-region DVD player I have started to buy these USA Xena DVDs. The UK DVDs have been out much longer but don't have any extras.....boy was I in for a treat with this particular set.

The episodes speak for themselves and most fans will be well acquainted with them so I need not say anymore here. Season 4 had some of my favourite episodes and some of the most powerful and thought provoking episodes too. It IS nice to have them in full and arranged nicely on the discs in the set.

The extras are incredible. Interviews with cast and crew and a couple of fascinating featurettes. There are some great audio commentaries on the episodes and a couple of fun video commentaries from Lucy Lawless and Renee O'Connor, as they sit and watch the episode.

I have seen similar types of extras provided by the Official Xena Fan Club....but having seen these extras and the quality of the interviews, it makes that particular "other" company look amateur and cheesy. On top of that this box set provides incredible value for money, including some beautiful insights into one of mine and other fans favourite episodes, "Ides Of March". From what I have seen the "other" company does NOT provide value for money when you compare the quality and design of this product.
I can't wait to start collecting the other sets now!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A Season Worth Seeing
Review: I believe this is one of the best seasons of Xena. I'm not going to go into detail about every episode, but here is my rundown: Throughout the series our favorite Bard and Xena convey opposite people with opposite pasts, whose lives are entertwined because of a common love: friendship.

In this season, Xena is haunted by dreams of Gabby and her demise atop an icy mountain; they are cruicified. Xena grapples with the decision to leave her friend and not lead her to her death, or face destiny together. In this season, Gabby grows as a person spiritually in India, leaving her warrior path and gaining one of purity and love. In the end our Bard has to make a decision: is her path, her soul, worth the friendship with Xena. (Watch it!)

At times I must say some episodes around India got farfetched, but they were needed. This season is an opener for the next seasons and shows how above all, true friendship leads people to change who they think they are into what their souls convey. This season is a markee for character growth for both Xena and Gabby and is totally worth the money. (Saved up for a month!)

--EXTRA FEATURES--

1. Bloopers could have been more and better organized.
2. Interviews...ok, but much more from the actors would have been better.

The season speaks for itself as one of the most engrosing seasons that proclaim and solidify the series as thrilling; and unpredictable. Enjoy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Incredible Season 4!!!
Review: I have to say out of the 6 seasons, the 4th season is the one I missed a lot of the episodes. So when the day finally came to get I was so excited. I have to say this season is really good. The acting is very good(maybe even better),the fighting are a lot more intense, and the villains are even more evil. I loved Alti, she is a very great character, complete dark and the actress who plays her has a lot of talent. Just like last season, it had a theme, which was friendship and betrayal. This season's theme was paths in life, Gabrielle and Xena both had to find out there paths in life. But we know that there paths end in disaster by the end of the season. My favorite episodes were:

Adventures In The Sin Trade(pt.1&2)-The best season premiere, Xena must find Gabrielle in the Amazon Land of Dead, battle Alti, and free the dead amazons to go to eternal bliss. Here we get the first glimpse of the season finale.

A Family Affair-great episode!!!, Xena finds Gabrielle, but finds out it's really Hope. But then Xena finds the real Gabrielle(a very touching reunion) and both must stop Hope and her son, the grandson of Dahark, The Destroyer.

A Good Day-A great battle episode, with Xena, Pompey, and Caesar in a head to head fight. Poor Gabrielle, if only she could have saved him.

Crusader-Najara!!! that girl has some issues, good thing Xena and Gabrielle brought her to jail.

Locked Up and Tied Down-A dark and classic episode, Xena goes to jail, finally, but it's the only crime that she didn't that she is going for. Also, some good fight scenes.

Past Imperfect-I love the story of Xena/Borais, how he really loved Xena and she never could love him back.

Daughter of Pomira-This episode may be weaker compared to "The Price" in Season 2. But I loved the story of Vanessa/Pili and the fight scene between Xena and that guy who hated the Horde, what his name?

Paradise Found-From Xena's dark side coming out to her monster transformation. This was a very creepy episode.

Devi-Gabrielle is honored as a Devi, a healing deity, and is possessed by the evil spirit, Takarta. Here we meet the Jesus-like, Eli for the first time.

Between The Lines-One of My All Time favorites!!! This is just perfect. Xena and Gabrielle travel into their future reincarnated souls to battle the evil soul of Atli.

The Way-Controversial but symbolic, a masterpiece of an episode. Xena finds help in the god, Krishna to save Eli and Gabrielle from Indrajit, The King of Demons.

Endgame-Amazing episode!!! Great acting, great fight sequences, and we say goodbye to the beloved Amazon, Epiphany and the beheaded Pompey. Loved how I just said that.

The Ides of March-Incredibly touching and powerful!!! Xena has tried to stop the vision that has been haunting her and Gabrielle for the whole season but fails. Callisto returns and Caesar is killed by his own men. One of the best episodes of the series.

Season 4 has a great set, with the discs designed and placed in better than the last three sets and the main menus are also great as well. Season 4 had its weak episodes though, "The Key To The Kingdom", "A Tale of Two Muses", and "The Play's The Thing". But the strong episodes out way them all. Season 4 may be great, but it Season 2 will have most of my favorite episodes and Season 3 had an amazing story arc.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Excellent season!!
Review: I just got the season four set for my birthday, and I have to say I got re-addicted to Xena thanks to it!!!
Aside from the fact that this is one of the best seasons in Xena, it became even more interesting thanks to the extras on the DVDs. The interviews give more explanation about the making of the episodes, and raise a lot of memories, and the video commentary just make you see the episodes in a different light, and different meaning than in the first 300 times you saw it on TV.
This is the best B-Day gift I ever got!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: extras alone are worth it
Review: I just received my set yesterday, and I already know it's worth the money. The interviews with show runners, DPs and writers are longer and more extensive than in previous seasons, between 10 and 15 minutes each, for more than half the episodes. This season ends (sort of) with my favorite Xena episode ever: the Ides of March. There are interesting interviews regarding the episode, as well as a cute (if not exactly insightful) commentary by Lucy and Renee. I've only just begun watching the interviews, but there are in-depth discussions of the Convert, Crusader, The Way, Paradise Found and Between the Lines-- all of which are favorites of mine worth a look.

I also like the packaging of this set-- it's not as cumbersome as season three, although there are more discs than ever.

Xena's fourth season is well worth your time and money. Get it!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: I Love Xena!
Review: I love Xena! I think the show is about a strong bond between two people and I like that. Season Four had its ups and downs. The beginning of the season was really good but it starting going downhill a little but the season enders made up for it!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: only the crust
Review: season 4 has a lot of laughs and new stories for all xena fans. Also if your gonna get season 5 or 6 you have to get this boxset. One word to say EVE

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