Hercules Hunts Autolycus, King of Thieves | Xena: Warrior Princess

[@johnrie18]

Bruce Campbell was absolutely perfect for this role. I cannot overstate how perfectly he fit into the Xenaverse.

[@davfree9732]

I know they say William Shatner hams up his roles... But Campbell has ham. Albeit a different kind.

[@soljwf5664]

Bruce Campbell is perfect in every role he plays

[@johnkeith8619]

yeah the fact that both Hercules and Xena were created by Sam Rami helps alot lol

[@johnnyblack612]

This is not the Xenaverse, it is a completely separated show from Xena called Hercules

[@Chuckled]

Technically its the Rami Verse of which they all belonged.

[@alexwest2514]

It's so cool that Bruce does all his own stunts, truly a cinematic legend!

[@TheKiller1922]

And singing!

[@Hinokami777]

So he can flip ?

[@johnhorne1839]

The most majestic human being this side of Gene Kelly (or Michelle Pfeiffer in a catsuit).

[@danfors1333]

​@@Hinokami777 he can flip forward, land on his back and deal with the pain.

[@JackFrostIsHere]

Wait, what? He knows gymnastics? I thought that was body double

[@DuelKingYami]

Autolycus was such an amazing character. I always enjoyed when he showed up in Xena because I knew I was in for some good laughs

[@DragoEpyon]

I unironically love both these shows. Yeah they were cheesy but so many good memories, me and my dad watching on a Saturday night. I miss those days.

[@PaulV.]

I actually really love Hercules who had a lot of self irony in the show. Xena on the other hand for me have always been kind of meh yet another Mary Sue series.

[@prestobizmal]

Mmm cheese

[@DragoEpyon]

@@PaulV. I whole heartedly agree that Hercules is the better show. I agree Xena was a bit of a Mary Sue but I found watching Xena was more about the supporting cast. Ares, Joxer, Autolycus, Salmonius.

[@PaulV.]

@@DragoEpyon I agree with that. Secondary characters in Xena were much more lively and complex than she was.

[@DandalftheAsian]

Loved both shows growing up. I'd say I enjoyed Xena through about season 3, after which some of the more serious episodes made her and Gabrielle less likeable somehow? Their dynamic felt more enjoyable earlier on to me. I don't know, it's been a while. I just remember losing interest after some point where she's like killing gods or something. I was like, I remember her back in season 1 getting taken out of commission from a random arrow in the second or third episode. She was badass but still vulnerable. I did enjoy her and Autolycus' interactions though.

[@JoshuaHeald]

Kevin Sorbo and Bruce Campbell, two of the finest actors to grace the small screen!

[@jculver1674]

Apparently they would go golfing together when the show wasn't filming.

[@Merknilash]

Bruce Campbell being part of the cast made me love this show even more

[@doylemoulder5590]

Would have been awesome to have Jeffery Donovan and Gabrielle Anwar appear in cameos

[@jumanjiman86]

Anything with Bruce Campbell turns to gold.

[@ravensthatflywiththenightm7319]

Bruce Campbell! Hail to the King!

[@jessicajayes8326]

Groovy!

[@321lionheart8]

HAIL !!

[@imsunshine6441]

Give me some sugar baby

[@yunehversomi1458]

He played such a good thief that he was prepared to steal every scene he was in.

[@Raziel21]

This was the first thing I ever saw Bruce Campbell in, still a lifelong fan.

[@kevincarter4902]

The fact he yodels while escaping crack me up.

[@pandahsykes602]

I loved this tv show . Xena was good but man Kevin Sorbo and Campbell were great .

[@paradox7358]

The 90s was a magical time.

[@flyingpaladin617]

I miss the 90's

[@robertlowrie8446]

Normally I root for Hercules in these fights but this one was tough.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Cause he's ash.

[@hayatorpg3896]

Isnt that the dude from Burn notice, and Ash of the Living Dead, Bruce Campbell?

[@PerceptionVsReality333]

It is him.

[@SlasherIncorporated]

Yes, it is. And it's "Ash vs. Evil Dead"...lol

[@kieranjaymansfield]

It certainly is

[@Actionfan19]

The same.

[@kylepowell9841]

Yup.

[@NotTheWheel]

I remember watching Hercules as a kid. I love the wacky cheesiness of it. Sometimes it could be serious but it didn't need to be. AND for the time had some pretty cool effects for a TV show.

[@reginaldshort8486]

Seeing what Ash was like with 2 hands and no chainsaw is amazing.

[@nickduracell4364]

Autolycus was my favorite charachter in this series.

[@Argonova]

It's easy to catch the King of Thieves when you can literally teleport.

[@renevil2105]

Well Hercules is a demigod.

[@MikeTheGamer77]

@@renevil2105 which also makes him immortal , apparently. One of the episodes has him in modern day dealing earthquakes or something. Its been a hot minute since I watched.

[@Beastly_Genius]

@@MikeTheGamer77well yea made of course since Greek gods are immortal in the sense they don’t age or die from illness. Heracles was one of few demigods who later on were blessed wit that immortality

[@b.y.o.p.9035]

​@@MikeTheGamer77I think that episode was called "Yes Virginia, we have a Hercules". "Kevin Sorbo" (supposedly playing Hercules to the production team 😁) went missing after an earthquake and the studio was trying to replace him and thinking of new ideas for the show to continue. In the end, it was revealed that Ares himself caused the earthquake so that the show wouldn't continue. But of course, "Hercules" (returned as Kevin Sorbo 😊) showed up to save the day after rescuing people from the earthquake. Pretty hilarious episode. One of my personal favorites. Although, I could be wrong about the title. Been a while since I've seen it too. 🙂

[@trazendoamemoria-c1s]

Apesar de Hércules ser semideus ele não dispõe desse poder, não foi mostrado nas telas mas ele só conseguiu alcançar Autolicus devido a sua agilidade e velocidade, no 5X21. O casamento da minha melhor amiga, Hércules diz a Afrodite que queria ter o poder de teletransportar que isso facilitaria muito sua vida.

[@r0bw00d]

"You haven't won. You've sacrificed sure footing for a killing blow."

[@j.russell4755]

The backflip’s were completely necessary 😂

[@quincycroft3323]

Ash Williams is so badass he fought a demigod.

[@MrFuggleGuggle]

I can't believe Bruce Campbell did all those amazing acrobatics, when he was younger!...

[@pepsicherry6389]

🤣

[@renaniidepinheiroepereira4104]

Probably was a Double.

[@vudujl83]

Autolycus was a great character

[@albdamned577]

Lol I don’t remember the show being so looney tunes-y but I can see why I watched it as a kid

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Well we were younger we didn't noticed Till years later.

[@albdamned577]

@@nehemiahpouncey3607 I am fairly certain I watched reruns of this in college, lol probably the weed and beer...

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

@@albdamned577 back then in the 90's This was like wonders to our eyes. I'm amazed the gate effects of stargate Still holding up today.

[@DyingInPlainSight]

Bruce Campbell in anything is gold.

[@jdoe9876]

"You'll never catch the king of thieves!" Its always so wholesome seeing the common folk cheer on a thief type character. Especially when he's up against a demigod!

[@Bopoeoaelic]

Autolycus is also a Demi-God, son of Hermes. He can shape shift in the myths, but I imagine that would have been a nightmare to add.

[@trazendoamemoria-c1s]

@@Bopoeoaelic Na serie ele é apenas um mortal extremamente habilidoso, no entanto a referência a sua ascendência divina em 3X19. O fim do começo. Para furtar um acervo real ele se disfarça de uma estatua de Hermes.

[@lemmingrad]

And we never see him quite as quick and nimble as this ever again.

[@LordHyena]

What a way to kick off season 2!

[@NealIRC]

Imagine Autolycus having Xena as his bodyguard against Hercules.

[@MetalHeadbanger7]

Bruce Campbell! Always a treat to watch!

[@informedconsumer5293]

I came here for the thumbnail The flips at the beginning got me dying 0:45

[@rjrcane662]

The fact they had him switching from Xena to Hercules 😂😂😂😂

[@sotiriskosmas7133]

1:29 i love autolycus's yodeling hahahahahaha 😅😅😅

[@D4rthridiculous]

Great Great show we had back then

[@MKG176]

I love how Hercules' super speed is contextual

[@mat7083]

Hercules smiling means he’s taking after his Daddy.

[@galveenus8499]

Hercules looks like he's playing him like a puppet in the thumb

[@Teamo86]

Imagine a 90s Thor and Loki series directed by Sam Raimi.

[@blurgle9185]

3:34 What the hell was the man thinking? you do not simply head-butt the sceptre of Hercules, that'll blow right up in your face.

[@4rtochka]

When necromicon again traveled to past

[@luis303]

Good old days

[@thecouncilofmockingjays]

Autolycus got a catchphrase, but Hercules didn't. That's how golden Bruce Campbell is.

[@lightheart5]

Groovy!

[@hereitcomes3912]

The thumbnail is a bit disturbing tho 🥶

[@davidgraham2673]

"Where's my boom stick?"

[@Elizabeth-rp6ox]

Autolycus is one of my favourite characters ! He's hilarious, haha

[@albertwesker7982]

Love it.i finally got the complete Hercules collection and even comes with a gold coin lol in one of them.took a while but finally got all 6 series with special features etc

[@Mikeconch]

He’s right, the people do love him.

[@Jesus-jq5zw]

Greatest tv shows of my childhood

[@scoutgames7491]

- what's your name? - Hercules. - that's it that's the best you got?

[@benicioaviles5040]

It’s Bruce Campbell hello Mysterio Ash Williams!

[@samjetti6279]

I was hoping this channel would post clips of autolycus on hercules. Thank you! Keep it coming!

[@mannygomez5213]

This is a hercules episode

[@samjetti6279]

@@mannygomez5213 I know, I just hope they post more clips from the show in the future.

[@b.y.o.p.9035]

Hercules over here doing Batman moves everytime Autolycus turned around. 😆

[@mr.redeyes2583]

Hail to the king, baby..

[@elbarry7016]

Bruce Campbell appearing with Hercules???! *GROOVY...*

[@Belthazor24]

Aah, the Xena days. Back before Sorbo turned into a lunatic.

[@Onguard8737]

This was a great show in my time

[@oldspice051]

Not gonna lie, I mainly clicked on this for Bruce.

[@kylepowell9841]

I can't help but to laugh, man. Lol.

[@happyhoildays2010]

It’s crazy how when your older you can see how cheesy this show was but still can’t help but to watch I see lots of stunt doubles

[@EbonyCoulter6723]

Hercules Hercules funny episode

[@coffybloffy4566]

I never knew Bruce Campbell was in this!

[@teejaylecapois9741]

Autolycus is awesome

[@ianlacey6588]

The body merge of Autolycus and Xena episode was hilarious.

[@jculver1674]

It really played off of Bruce's physical comedy skills well.

[@lemmingrad]

I especially like Bruce’s attempt at Xena’s battle yodel.

[@jidehix56]

Autolykus was my favorite character of the show. And I didn't even knew who was Bruce Campbell at the time,I was too young

[@firxanza5172]

in the original myths, Autolycus was a demigod son of Hermes, and since Hermes was the God of Thieves, Autolycus had a knack for stealing things and was basically a cunning kleptomaniac he would later become the ancestor of the legendary Odysseus of Ithaca

[@Trollioli]

What a fun show.

[@mkaplan1383]

2:38 This reminds me of a Robin Hood episode from Bugs Bunny where he was chased into Royal Grounds by the Sheriff. "Stop stop stop! You can't go in there! You're not allowed in there!!"

[@grizzlywhisker]

Wasn’t Sam Raimi producing episodes of this show for awhile? I assume that’s how Bruce got involved.

[@saldiasrodriguezjorgeeduar3536]

Wow! It's Bruce Campbell, i never thought he appears in this serie

[@clintbrew]

His friends created the show (also the Xena spinoff) sam raimi and robert tapert they also made the evil dead films and yes the same sam raimi that went on to direct spider-man trilogy, dr strange 2 and some other good movies

[@marckempe2143]

This wasn’t from Xena: Warrior Princess. This clip was from Hercules: The Legendary Journey. You may want to relabel the video.

[@Thulgore]

Kevin going full new earth creationist disappointed me on such a level.

[@sirmustardofhousemayonnais9907]

and you disappoint me, deal with it

[@joeyz5577]

2 criminally underrated actors!

[@kradxx1926]

Loved watching this growing up!

[@darkenergy9760]

Why that thumbnail....

[@Alexraz01]

Bring the show back

[@leandromartins4505]

4:00 gente sério! A cara que o Hércules faz, parece que tá currando o Ash... Kkkkkkkkkkk

[@firebladetenn6633]

I love how this version of Hercules took place in medieval times, complete with castles and complex mechanical devices.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Heck he was even in the bible age.

[@firebladetenn6633]

@@nehemiahpouncey3607 You think that's bad, Xena met Moses, Abraham, Helen of Troy, and Julius Ceasar...in that order.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

@@firebladetenn6633 yep. Even showed people being hung on Crosses as well. Also Hercules did the samson thing.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

Sometimes sam raimi will be experimenting on stuff.

[@nehemiahpouncey3607]

@@firebladetenn6633 remember when they Also did the present day thing too. They brought Xena back and she was Chillin with them eating pizza and stuff. Her arch nemesis alti came back as a car. There was also another one where Xena Forcester was now a geeky woman. Gabriel forcester was an indiana jones person etc. They found Ares buried in this thing. But geeky Xena channeled her ancestor Xena skills then beated him.

[@jerryterwase9027]

I expected him to reveal a chainsaw arm.

[@pablothecoffeelover2551]

Or a boom stick

[@Saturnine__]

That thumbnail is wild 😂

[@YuriHeart1111]

LOL The Fool with his 7 of swords, Get Him-Hercules!!! 🕊

[@anwarrazali4447]

Ash from evil dead

[@troygaspard6732]

Bruce Campbell doing his Kevin Kline imitation.

[@lightheart5]

Fun Fact: Autolycus is the son of Hermes, the Greek messenger god.

[@weaponx22001]

Should have hinted that in the show , so they would know why he's so good at what he does

[@giltineful]

He's also Odysseus' granddad

[@alarin612]

Today I learned two new things about Greek mythology. Thanks, guys!

[@aweirdoskelliger]

And that makes him kinda like an uncle to Hercules. CMIIW.

[@giltineful]

@@aweirdoskelliger actually, to Hercules he would have been a nephew, since Hermes is Zeus' son too.

[@SinarBaru-bp4jx]

If only ash vs evil dead had season 4. Hercules should be the guest star

[@brucestrauss]

Ash Williams vs Hercules. I've seen it all now

[@carloscorona009]

Hail to the King, baby!

[@Fenrispro]

How i miss the 90s, tho didn like sch but got much tv to see haha

[@joe9739]

Why does he yodel when he does a super-jump?😂😂

[@delonchen1514]

Haha the thumbnail though...

[@pavlara]

Fun fact: the thumbnail is how they said hello in Ancient Greece.

[@SpideyFan-onst]

...Groovy.

[@TheTrueEmrys]

You know what you did when you made that Thumbnail. 😂

[@khalilsingh]

Before he started punching himself

[@ForgottenSpartan1]

Impeccable thumbnail

[@CherisodaSakuraKagome]

those two is why i rush home to watch thi show

[@hitmanshax1200]

Even though this is a fine episode with the introduction of Autolycus it definitely doesn't suit for a premiere episode and seems like the writers of the franchise struggle to create episodes proper for premieres and finales in the early seasons

[@MrMharris1990]

For Hercules I agree up until season 3/4, the show premiere episodes improved some. I always loved Xena’s premier episodes.

[@dingusbingus7463]

Hail to the king baby

[@OogwayGotRizz]

Chuck Finley strikes again!

[@alancunningham2055]

They should have gave italicus his own series. 🤔💯💯💯