Xena: Warrior Princess Episode 2.05: “Return of Callisto”

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The return of Hudson Leick as Callisto always promises to herald in one of the better episodes. I mean, we couldn’t just leave her locked up in a jail cell (or in a Hannibal Lecter-type contraption); she’s just too fun. :P Plus, we meet up (and wrap of, of sorts,) with some earlier backstory and character developments. Basically, this is a big one for Gabrielle, but Xena must also step up her game because of that. So not only is Hudson a great actress, but she also boosts up Lucy and Renee.

We also get Joxer for some much needed comic relief and a couple of shocking twists, which have more permanent consequences than usual. It’s a rockin’ (chariot) ride! :p Touchingly, the episode is dedicated to the memory of Michelle Calvert, who played one of Hudson’s stunt doubles in the original “Callisto.”

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