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“One (obviously Xena) Against An Army (bad Persians)” directly follows “Bitter Suite” in which Xena and Gabrielle were splited by deep hate but at the end their love for each other restored. In “OAAA” we can see how strongly. The episode shows love in its purest and greatest shape – friendship “’til death do us apart”. The death threatens Gabrielle who's been struck by a poison arrow. In my opinion Xena’s irresolutions (to save beloved friend or Greece?) are shown realistically. Maybe it’s not a typical dramatic movie but both actresses play in very touching way: tears, sweat, talks, looks, handshakes etc. Especially Renne, almost perfect role! Only the man of the sound effects a little failed exaggerating with some in a scene of drawing out the arrow &:-)).
I’m glad that the writer found a solution that I even didn’t foresee. And maybe the fact that Xena wins every battle and CAN EVERYTHING (except using Chinese power that she’s lost) is little, hmmm, enervating for me but I LOVE those emotions and feelings which radiate from the screen. I give 6/6 points.
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