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3. Xena: Warrior Princess (1995-2001)
If you’re coming up with a list of tough heroines, you would be remiss to leave Xena off of it. The character made her place in the pop culture lexicon with her fierce nature and iconic warrior cry, making a star of Lucy Lawless in the process. However, many are unaware that Xena was actually a spinoff of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, in which the character had a three-episode arc. The success of Xena surpassed that of its predecessor, running until 2001 while Hercules ended in 1999. Fans clamor for a reboot or continuation of the series to this day.
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