Written by Emily Skopov
Directed by Garth Maxwell
Xena and Gabrielle try to stop the mad tyrant Caligula from stealing Aphrodite's godhood while protecting Eve.
Tropes
- Aborted Arc: After the apparent betrayal by Archangel Michael, his plans and that of the God of Love are never looked into again.
- Alas, Poor Villain: Xena holds regret over driving Caligula to suicide.
- The Caligula: The Trope Namer, complete with the powers to leech the power of gods from divine people.
- Chariot Race: Xena and Caligula do battle in chariots to decide the fate of Eve.
- Driven to Suicide: Caligula, by Xena.
- God Guise: Xena pretends to be a Celtic god names Sada.
- God Is Displeased: When Xena tried to drown Michael, the God of Love made his disappointment known in a bright light shining on Xena. When it was over, Xena lost the ability to kill gods.
- Historical Villain Upgrade: In addition to being a crazy deviant, Caligula is also a god succubus in the show.
- Mortality Ensues: Aphrodite is stripped of her powers.
- Our Angels Are Different: Michael takes on a more antagonistic and manipulative role than in any other appearance in the show.
- Paper-Thin Disguise: At least Xena has a mask to disguise her, but Gabrielle has nothing but a small hat on her head to distinguish her from the Roman's, a group that has a long history with her and Xena.
- Suicidal Pacifism: Eve was ready to give her life to date Caligula's hatred of the cult of Eli. Luckily, Xena prevents this from happening.
- Wham Episode: The last remaining Greek deity lost her immortality, Xena lost the power to kill gods and the angels of Eli may not be as benevolent as Xena thought.
- Whatever Happened to the Mouse?: There is no word on the fate of Octavius, the last ruler of Rome Xena met.
