After becoming the hunted prey of the vicious Horde, Xena must lead the local army against them, while Gabrielle tends to the wounded and worries that Xena is returning to her dark and dangerous ways by stooping to the Horde's level.

While Joxer, Amarice and Eli try to recover Xena and Gabrielle's bodies, a war over their souls is waged with Heaven's angels and Hell's demons, which includes Callisto in their ranks.

On her trip home to Amphipolis, Xena finds the town possessed and sinister powers from Hell awaiting her, Gabrielle and Eve.

Xena must devise a plan to avoid inheriting the kingdom of Hell, and it won't be easy with her heart turning cold and an angel named Lucifer ambitiously trying to force her to descend to her throne.

Michael, the Arch-Angel, orders Xena to hunt down the Roman emperor, Caligula, who has stolen Aphrodite's godhood and kill him before he can do anymore harm.

A tabloid reporter tries to get the scoop on Xena and her motivation for her quest to obtain the legendary golden apples from Valhalla.