7th episode of the 6th season of Xena: Warrior Princess
"The Rheingold"
Xena: Warrior Princess episode
Behind-the-scenes picture of Lucy Lawless (Xena) dressed as a Valkyrie. Sergio Non of IGN and Michelle Erica Green both praised the episode for its depiction of "Evil Xena" and the use of Norse mythology.[1][2]
Episode no.
Season 6 Episode 7
Directed by
John Fawcett
Written by
R. J. Stewart
Production code
V1408
Original air date
November 13, 2000 (2000-11-13)
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"The Rheingold" is the seventh episode of the sixth season of the American fantasy television series Xena: Warrior Princess, and the 119th episode overall. The episode was written by R. J. Stewart and directed by John Fawcett; it first aired on November 13, 2000. The series, set in Ancient Greece, focuses on Xena (Lucy Lawless), a ruthless warrior seeking redemption for her past actions. Throughout her adventures, she is accompanied by her best friend & soulmate Gabrielle (Renee O'Connor), who assists her in recognizing and pursuing the greater good.
In the episode, upon meeting a warrior named Beowulf, Xena decides to travel to the Norselands without Gabrielle to right one of past misdeeds. Deciding to go after her, Gabrielle meets a woman named Brunnhilda who explains the actions Xena took while in the Norselands, which involved meeting Odin and becoming one of his Valkyries.
Upon airing, the episode received positive reviews from critics and alongside its two succeeding episodes, which form the "Ring Trilogy" have often been singled out as one of the best episodes of the show's sixth season. Praise went to Lawless' portrayal of "Evil Xena" during flashbacks as well as the usage of Norse mythology, Beowulf and Das Rheingold. The episode was also nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Music Composition for a Series.
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