Good points about Lost Mariner! I like "Xena up against gods" episodes; it's fun to see how (1)Xena isn't afraid, and (2) Xena uses creative means to get around that physical invulnerability.
I wish Ties that Bind got more attention. Ares is scary in this episode, and Xena gets put through the emotional wringer. It's one of my favorites in a whole season that I really like.








I never really understand why people don't like it














