Bard's Eye View

Callisto

FlimFlam and Wonko review Callisto, an episode that introduces two extremely important recurring characters and finally reveals the massive mystery of who was the blonde who shot Xena with a poison dart last week. Spoilers: it was Callisto.

The Greater Good

FlimFlam and Wonko review The Greater Good, the episode where the producers were finally confident enough in their ability to still be filming next week that they were able to leave a cliffhanger. We tried to rein ourselves in, re: runtime, but failed. We may need outside intervention.

Ties That Bind

FlimFlam and Wonko review Ties That Bind, not to be confused with Binds That Tie, which is something else altogether. You may be wondering why this episode is so long. It's because we are both desperately in need of a muzzle.

Altared States

FlimFlam and Wonko review Altared States, the episode that Wonko has been waiting for as this is the one where she thinks the subtext started to become deliberate. Featuring hallucinogens, the voice of God, and a baby-faced Karl Urban.

The Prodigal

FlimFlam and Wonko review The Prodigal aka Xena Warrior Bug's Life. Yes, A Bug's Life. Think about it. Seriously, think about i- ::FlimFlam removes Wonko from the stage using a Victorian music-hall hook::

The Royal Couple of Thieves

FlimFlam and Wonko review Wonko's new favourite episode of the season, The Royal Couple of Thieves. Featuring a crystal worthy of a Channel 4 gameshow from the 90s, some highly quotable aphorisms, and a chin that could kill.

Mortal Beloved

FlimFlam and Wonko review Mortal Beloved, the follow up to one of our least favourite episodes of the season. The good news is it's better than that one. The bad news is that's a low bar. Make sure you stick around for the blooper reel of this one!

Warrior...Princess

FlimFlam and Wonko review Warrior...Princess, the first doppleganger episode of Xena, unless you count all the other episodes where actors are recycled. Featuring hijinks, hilarious misunderstandings and Xena setting more people on fire than you can shake a molotov cocktail at.

A Fistful of Dinars

FlimFlam and Wonko review A Fistful of Dinars, the most Indiana Jones-y episode of Xena until the season 2 Indiana Jones episode. Featuring Wonko's best efforts at suggesting ways the plot could have made more sense and, for some reason, David Cameron's sleazy lobbying issues (since superseded by Boris Johnson's sleazy wallpaper issues.)

Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards

FlimFlam, Wonko and special guest Goblin review Athens City Academy of the Performing Bards, this young series' first cheesy clipshow. We then attempt a little retrospective of our own, and try not to be sidetracked (largely unsuccessfully.) Content warning: Goblin behaviour.