TMC
07-26-2026, 07:05 PM
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What happened to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?
It was the #1 syndicated hit in the world, airing in over 170 countries, and made Kevin Sorbo an international star.
But when the show it spawned, Xena: Warrior Princess, became more popular…things started getting ugly.
In this deep dive, I walk through the rise, the Xena spinoff, the terrifying medical cover-up that almost ended the series, and Sorbo’s bitterness that sparked an ugly 25-year beef with Lucy Lawless.
Late Night Vault explores the production history of this iconic 90s series, highlighting the casting process, the shift toward a more relatable protagonist, and the development of a groundbreaking New Zealand-based production pipeline. This deep dive covers the show's massive international success and the complex professional tensions that emerged behind the scenes among the cast.
What happened to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?
It was the #1 syndicated hit in the world, airing in over 170 countries, and made Kevin Sorbo an international star.
But when the show it spawned, Xena: Warrior Princess, became more popular…things started getting ugly.
In this deep dive, I walk through the rise, the Xena spinoff, the terrifying medical cover-up that almost ended the series, and Sorbo’s bitterness that sparked an ugly 25-year beef with Lucy Lawless.
Late Night Vault explores the production history of this iconic 90s series, highlighting the casting process, the shift toward a more relatable protagonist, and the development of a groundbreaking New Zealand-based production pipeline. This deep dive covers the show's massive international success and the complex professional tensions that emerged behind the scenes among the cast.