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| Writer = | | Writer = Peter Allan Fields; Jim Prior (editor) | ||
| Director = | | Director = Stewart Main | ||
| Guests = Joseph Kell (Toris); Michael Lawrence (Cortese) | | Guests = Joseph Kell (Toris); Michael Lawrence (Cortese) | ||
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Latest revision as of 19:33, 12 March 2009
| Xena: Warrior Princess episode | |
|---|---|
| “Death Mask” | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 23 |
| Guest star(s) | Joseph Kell (Toris); Michael Lawrence (Cortese) |
| Writer(s) | Peter Allan Fields; Jim Prior (editor) |
| Director | Stewart Main |
| Production no. | #76917 |
| Original airdate | 1996 June 3 |
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Plot plus spoilers
Local people are tyrannized by raiding bandits led by an old enemy of Xena's, Cortese; it turns out that Cortese is both the king and the bandit-leader. He has a nice gig: Growing rich off heavy taxes on the people, which he justifies by local fear of the bandit-raiders. A nice commentary on how people become kings.
We also meet Xena's older brother, Toris.
Nice moments in the Xena-Gabrielle relationship: Gabrielle resisting Xena's attempt to send her off, giving Xena a lecture; Xena suppresses a smile. After the lecture Gabrielle stalks off, telling Xena's brother, "I'm sorry you had to witness that," giving the exchange the perfect air of a domestic dispute.
When bound, Xena ejects a breast dagger -- causing it to fly from its hiding place, over her head; she catches it behind her and frees herself.