Xena: Warrior Princess (1995)

Xena: Warrior Princess parents guide

Heads up on strong violence, some innuendo or implied sex and light gore. That is past what the TV-PG on the box suggests. Beyond that, mild language and a few tense moments.

Our estimate: fine from about 13, higher than the TV-PG suggests, because of the violence.

Scare

Mildly scary

A few tense or eerie moments.

Jump scares

None noted

Gore

Light gore

Some blood or injury, briefly.

Violence

Strong violence

Violence is frequent or intense.

Sex and nudity

Mild

Mild means innuendo, or sex implied off screen, with no nudity.

Language

Mild

Mild words like damn, hell or crap.

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Three questions

Is Xena: Warrior Princess scary?

Only a little. Xena: Warrior Princess has a few tense moments, nothing that follows you to bed.

How gory is Xena: Warrior Princess?

Light gore and strong violence.

What is Xena: Warrior Princess rated, and is it OK for kids?

It is rated TV-PG, but it runs warmer than that: strong violence. Know your kid.

What is Xena: Warrior Princess about?

Xena is an infamous warrior on a quest to seek redemption for her past sins against the innocent. Accompanied by her comrade-in-arms Gabrielle, the campy couple use their formidable fighting skills to help those who are unable to defend themselves.

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