[s1e12] The Gauntlet (2026 Edition)

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In this episode, the formidable warlord Xena is betrayed by her lieutenant, , who finds her "too soft" for refusing to slaughter innocent women and children. [S1E12] The Gauntlet

(S1E13), which concludes her initial transition from villain to hero. Alternative Meanings If you weren't looking for Hercules, you might

Xena saves a baby from her own marauding army, leading to a mutiny. As punishment, she is forced to "walk the gauntlet"—a brutal ritual where her former men beat her with clubs as she passes between two lines. As punishment, she is forced to "walk the

While other shows like the animated series also have a S1E12 titled "The Gauntlet," the Hercules episode is historically significant for fans as it marks the pivotal redemption arc of Xena, Warrior Princess . Episode Overview: "The Gauntlet"