The Hercules/Xenaverse began in 1994 with a series of movies showcasing the adventures of Hercules. These movies became the Hercules: The Legendary Journeys series that premiered in 1995 and ran until the end of 1999. The first season of Hercules introduced the character of Xena, who became popular enough to receive a spin-off show related to her own adventures: Xena: Warrior Princess. The shows follow the adventures of Hercules, Iolaus, Xena, and Gabrielle as they fight to right wrongs and rid the world of evil, at times opposing the gods themselves.