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"Sins of the Past" is the pilot episode that launched Xena: Warrior Princess in September 1995. Originally conceived as a three-episode arc on Hercules: The Legendary Journeys , the character’s popularity led to this spin-off that redefined the female action hero for a generation. Redemption and Reinvention

: The episode establishes the series' central theme: "A long time ago in a time of myth and legend... a princess power, forged in the heat of battle." The Birth of a Legendary Duo Sins of the PastXena: Warrior Princess : Season...

: The episode utilized wire-work and acrobatics, blending Hong Kong-style action with Greek mythology. "Sins of the Past" is the pilot episode