And... — Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Hercules

: The God of War served as the primary, charismatic antagonist.

: Xena began as a villainous warlord who tried to kill Hercules. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Hercules and...

: Often an ally, providing comic relief and "love" spells gone wrong. : The God of War served as the

The series portrayed the Olympians as flawed, petty, and often dangerous. Hercules: The Legendary Journeys - Hercules and...

: The unseen (mostly) force of nature driving the plot’s tension.