Ep 2. Love Amazon Style
- October 9, 1999
- 43 min
In season 6 episode 2 of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys titled "Love Amazon Style," Hercules finds himself in the middle of a tribal war among the Amazons. The episode begins with Hercules arriving in a small village where he meets an Amazon warrior named Varia, who is in search of a powerful weapon that was stolen from her tribe. The Amazons believe that the weapon grants the user invincibility, and Varia is determined to retrieve it and ensure that it is never used against her people.
Hercules agrees to help Varia and together they set out on a journey to find the weapon. As they travel through the forest, they encounter a group of Amazons from a rival tribe who are also searching for the weapon. A fight ensues and Hercules and Varia are outnumbered, but they manage to defeat the other Amazons and continue on their journey.
Along the way, Hercules and Varia start to develop feelings for each other, but their romance is complicated by the fact that Varia is an Amazon and Hercules is a mortal man. Despite this, they continue to work together to find the weapon, and their bond deepens as they fight side by side.
When they finally reach their destination, they discover that the weapon has been taken by a group of men who plan to use it for their own gain. Hercules and Varia team up to take down the men and retrieve the weapon, but they soon realize that it is not as powerful as the Amazons believe. Instead, it is a tool for communication between the different Amazon tribes, and the notion of invincibility was merely a myth.
Although disappointed by the weapon's true purpose, the Amazons are grateful to have it back in their possession. Varia and Hercules share a bittersweet moment, as they realize that their time together is limited by their different lives and responsibilities. With a final goodbye, they part ways, but their memories of each other will live on.
Throughout the episode, there are themes of love, loyalty, and sacrifice. Hercules and Varia both put the needs of the Amazon tribe above their own personal desires, showing their commitment to their respective causes. The episode also explores the cultural differences between the Amazons and men, highlighting the challenges of love and relationships across different societies.
Overall, "Love Amazon Style" is a thrilling and emotional episode that showcases the action, adventure, and romance that Hercules: The Legendary Journeys is known for. It is a must-see for fans of the series, and a great introduction for those new to the show.