Xena: Warrior Princess Episode 2.01: “Orphan of War”

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Hello, and welcome to a quicker, less rambly, easier-to-follow season of recaps, or so I hope. :P I plan to break things down into episode summary, thoughts, favorite quotes and, of course, the silly disclaimers. Starting with a brief teaser over the cut!

In theory, I like this opening to season two. We’ve already been introduced to a litany of people whom Xena has wronged directly by her vicious, warlord past. But what other parts of her life were tainted by her evil ways? The writers give us an estranged son! :O

But in practice, this story arc was hampered by shoe-horned exposition and a supporting cast of…not the best actors. :P Lucy’s reactions were touching, all the more so because there wasn’t much to play against. “Xena” will return to the characters and history mentioned here later in the run, and it’ll be far more satisfying.

( Episode Summary and Spoilers )