Alternative Title: Xena: Blood and Fur II
Ain't no doubt, I've said before that one of the things I love about this show is the creativity. To have the future told about what are obviously upcoming episodes is such a treat.
[SPOILER] I remember watching this episode for the first time (which was back in 2009, remember) and had no idea that the crucifixion would come true and that they would actually fucking die. And they way they died was something I was not expecting from all that Xena was up until this point. [END SPOILER]
Another note, we are reminded when Xena puts the pinch on herself, she been on the receiving end and felt the pain of every fighting maneuver she has ever utilized, several times. It is how she learns. Really love this detail.
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EXTRA QUOTES:
POLITICAL CORNER:
1) [Xena cracks Otere’s neck in the spa.] Otere: “That felt great.” X: “A little more pressure, and you can kill someone with that move.” — It isn't the most comforting thing I’ve heard from a chiropractor, but it's certainly not the worst.
2) X: “We make camp here, tonight. Set up a charm ring around the camp. That ought to keep Alti and her demon friends busy for a while.” — So wear that outfit you like and bat my lashes like a whore. Got it.
3) Cyane: “You know, you have the potential to be the greatest of women warriors. At heart, you’re an Amazon, whether you believe it or not.” — I have always thought this was true about Xena, too.
4) Cyane: “And you don’t want that baby inside of you to grow up with a murderer for a mother, do you?” X: “I’m already a murder, Cyane. Becoming an Amazon won’t change that.” Cyane: “You’re a murderer because you still think and act like one. Join us. We can teach you a new way, a new code to live by.” — I don't know what to say here. It just seems important.
1) Basically, Xena tells the Amazon youth that she was a trump supporter and voted for trump (Alti), but then after the election (slaughter), she changed sides and told them they all need to join together to defeat trump. I would be pretty fucking hesitant, too.
This is Terry from Just One of the Guys (1985). Otere reminds me of her. Couldn't find a great picture of Otere, but if I could, it would be of her with her headdress off.
Here's the Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon (2000) tree fighting scene, which came two years AFTER this episode, but who's paying attention to this stuff, honestly... Seriously though, aren't these kinds of fighting tree scenes legendary in kung fu movies? I think they are, I'm too lazy at this moment to look it up.
Yes, I was legit listening to this in the weeks of viewing this episode. It's appropriate. These women are wild, god dammit. Wild in love. Don't @ me.
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