Written by George Strayton and Tom O Neill
Directed by Doug Lefler
When Eli calls for the twilight of the gods through peace, Ares calls for his death. Xena and Gabrielle seek to protect him while they are all under the watch of the redeemed Callisto.
Tropes
- Death of the Old Gods: This is the first time the Twilight of the Gods has been referenced in the show. The theme will continue throughout the season.
- Don't Create a Martyr: Xena points out Ares' mistake by killing Eli:When you killed Eli, you made sure that his cause would never die. It's what he wanted, Ares. You played right into his hands.
- Face Death with Dignity: Eli decides to let Ares pierce him through with Ares' sword.
- Grief Song: Xena sings her iconic funeral song for the last time this series, this time for Eli.
- Immortal Breaker: The Dagger of Helios.
- Inspirational Martyr: What Eli has become.
- Messianic Archetype: Eli once more, and it's even more prominent this time.
- Mystical Pregnancy: The origins of Xena's pregnancy is revealed, and it is of the supernatural conception kind.
- Pregnant Badass: Being pregnant hasn't stopped Xena from fighting, such as holding off Ares' followers on a Rope Bridge.
- Reincarnation It is revealed that Xena's child will be the source of Callisto's next life.
