Hercules: The Legendary Journeys spawned a spin-off that would overshadow it and become a cult classic, Xena: Warrior Princess.
The Big Picture The '90s were full of shows that shared more than a few key elements. They often had outlandish premises, steeped in science fiction or fantasy tropes. They were usually developed to hit syndication, and lasted for years in reruns. Many of these shows eventually became cult favorites, or outright pop culture phenomenons. A key example of this is Xena: Warrior Princess, which featured Lucy Lawless' titular heroine battling the forces of evil.
This would lead to the Xena series, which almost never got made. Xena was originally slated to die at the end of "Unchained Heart"; however, series co-creator Robert Tapert was convinced by Universal to give her a series.
A large part of what made Xena a more compelling character was her struggle for redemption. Throughout the series, enemies from her past come to haunt her, and she goes through a number of trials including her crucifixion. In contrast, Hercules feels like he never really grew as a character; he was the stock leading man. Xena would also gain traction due to the relationship between Xena and Gabrielle, which carried a number of romantic undertones.
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