It is the middle chapter of the "Xena Trilogy" that leads directly into her own spinoff series. Hercules, Xena, Salmoneus (comic relief), and Darphus. Notable Moment
Darphus, now a primary antagonist, continues a violent rampage that forces Hercules and Xena to join forces. Key Viewing Guide Why Watch? [S1E12] The Gauntlet
Xena saves a baby from her own marauding army, leading to a mutiny. As punishment, she is forced to "walk the gauntlet"—a brutal ritual where her former men beat her with clubs as she passes between two lines. It is the middle chapter of the "Xena