Ep 8. The King of Assassins

In Xena: Warrior Princess season 3 episode 8, titled The King of Assassins, Xena and Gabrielle are on a mission to stop an assassin who is targeting the leaders of Greece's city-states. The assassin, known as "The Scorpion," is revealed to be working for a mysterious man known only as "The King of Assassins."

Xena and Gabrielle are joined by Autolycus, the King of Thieves, who is convinced that The King of Assassins has something valuable that he wants to steal. Together, the trio sets out to infiltrate the assassin's stronghold and stop his next target from being killed.

As they delve deeper into the assassin's lair, Xena and Autolycus come face to face with a group of deadly warriors known as "The Black Wolves." Meanwhile, Gabrielle discovers that The Scorpion is actually a young woman named Freya who has been forced to work as an assassin by The King of Assassins. Gabrielle is determined to free Freya from her life of killing, but Xena and Autolycus are more concerned with stopping The King of Assassins and preventing any more murders.

The episode features plenty of action-packed fight scenes, as Xena takes on The Black Wolves and Autolycus uses his skills as a thief to navigate the labyrinthine assassin's hideout. Gabrielle also gets a chance to show off her own fighting abilities, as she battles Freya in an attempt to convince her to turn against her employer.

Overall, The King of Assassins is a thrilling episode that showcases the best of Xena: Warrior Princess. The episode is filled with exciting action, compelling characters, and a satisfying conclusion that leaves the viewer eager to see what adventure Xena and her companions will take on next.