What happened to Hercules: The Legendary Journeys?

It was the #1 syndicated hit in the world, airing in over 170 countries, and made Kevin Sorbo an international star.

But when the show it spawned, Xena: Warrior Princess, became more popular…things started getting ugly.

In this deep dive, I walk through the rise, the Xena spinoff, the terrifying medical cover-up that almost ended the series, and Sorbo’s bitterness that sparked an ugly 25-year beef with Lucy Lawless.