The ’90s were full of shows that shared more than a few key elements.
They often had outlandish premises, steeped in science fiction or fantasy tropes.
They were usually developed to hit syndication, and lasted for years in reruns.
Many of these shows eventually became cult favorites, or outright pop culture phenomenons.
A key example of this is Xena: Warrior Princess, which featured Lucy Lawless’ titular heroine battling the forces of evil.
Ironically, Xena started out as a spinoff from Hercules: The Legendary Journeys — and over the years it would grow to outclass Hercules due to its lead as well as a number of other factors.
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