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The Bitter Suite
Epic sword and sorcery action starring Lucy Lawless. In a unique musical episode, Xena and Gabrielle must put their differences aside and regain their lost friendship., Xena and Gabrielle, now mortal enemies, tumble over a cliff while fighting and land in a dreamworld called Illusia in this musical-fantasy episode., Now that Gabrielle’s unholy daughter, Hope, has killed Xena’s son, Solan, an action that also cost Hope her life, Xena (Lucy Lawless) and Gabrielle (Renee O’Connor) are bitter enemies. But before they can act upon their mutual hatred, the two former comrades are transported to Illsuia, a dream world patterned after tarot cards. Here, with the help of several series semi-regulars, Xena and Gabrielle are forced to confront their feelings — and, possibly, find forgiveness. This is the celebrated “musical” episode, with everyone expressing their emotions in song (even the war god Ares [Kevin Smith]!), Xena and Gabrielle, now mortal enemies, tumble over a cliff while fighting and land in a dreamworld called Illusia in this musical-fantasy episode. Callisto: Hudson Leick. Ares: Kevin Smith. Ephiny: Danielle Cormack. Khrafstar: Marton Csokas. Caesar: Karl Urban.
