Surviving the ordeal but stripped of her army, Xena seeks revenge. She eventually forms a wary alliance with Hercules , who encourages her to choose a path of justice over vengeance.
Darphus, now a primary antagonist, continues a violent rampage that forces Hercules and Xena to join forces. Key Viewing Guide Why Watch? [S1E12] The Gauntlet
It is the middle chapter of the "Xena Trilogy" that leads directly into her own spinoff series. Hercules, Xena, Salmoneus (comic relief), and Darphus. Notable Moment Surviving the ordeal but stripped of her army,