Ep 11. Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis
- TV-PG
- January 20, 1997
- 43 min
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7.1 (549)
Xena: Warrior Princess is a fantasy television series that follows the adventures of Xena, a skilled warrior on a quest for redemption. Season 2 episode 11, titled "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis," sees Xena reluctantly participating in a beauty pageant as she investigates a series of murders in the town of Amphipolis.
The episode begins with the town of Amphipolis holding its annual beauty pageant, which Xena and her sidekick Gabrielle stumble upon. Xena, who is never one to shy away from a fight, initially scoffs at the notion of participating in a beauty contest. However, when the town's magistrate asks for her help in investigating a series of murders that have occurred during the pageant over the years, Xena agrees to go undercover as a contestant.
As Xena prepares for the competition, she meets the other contestants, including the front-runner, a ruthless and scheming woman named Timandra. Xena soon discovers that there is more to Timandra than meets the eye, and that she may have a connection to the murders that have been taking place.
Xena does her best to gather information and keep a low profile as the pageant progresses, all while keeping an eye on Timandra. However, when a new murder occurs, Xena realizes that she needs to step up her investigation if she hopes to solve the case before it's too late.
As the tension mounts, Xena finds herself caught up in a web of intrigue and violence that threatens not only her own life, but the lives of the other contestants and the citizens of Amphipolis. With time running out and the stakes higher than ever, Xena must use all of her skills and wits to catch the killer and bring justice to the town.
Overall, "Here She Comes... Miss Amphipolis" is a fun and engaging episode that showcases Xena's versatility as a character. The idea of a beauty pageant may seem out of place in a show like Xena, but the writers do a great job of incorporating it into the story while still staying true to the show's themes and tone. Fans of the series will no doubt enjoy seeing Xena tackle a new challenge, and the episode does a great job of setting up tension and keeping the viewer guessing until the very end.