Nemesis, Hercules' childhood love, becomes a fallen god and Hera replaces her with a mindless "Enforcer". Nemesis returns in this episode played by Teresa Hill the same awesome lady who played her previously (the 2nd to take the role) and she finally pisses off Hera enough to lose her Godly powers. Nemesis is really great here with Hercules and the love between them is always really sweet. I also loved the meeting between Iolaus and Nemesis where he learns he nearly fell to the God's wrath. I also like that while Nemesis embraces that she has things to learn about being human, she doesn't go crying into a corner afraid of a life without Godly gifts, she faces her new limitations head on. Not even dear ol' Ares did on the occassions where he lost his Godhood.
The Enforcer is brilliantly portrayed by Karen Sheperd and as soon as she confronts Hercules you see the logic of Hera making the warrior a woman. Hercules is simply reluctant to fight a woman even if they're clearly a warrior and have a strong desire to kill him, he's a boy scout. Which is why I like to think of him as the Superman to Xena's Batman. I also found it intresting they choose water as the source of her as most people don't see water as powerful. Once Hercules let go though, the fight scenes were brilliantly done.
Entertaining episode, not top notch but good all around.moreless
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Nemesis allowed her love for Hercules to get in the way of her orders from Hera. As punishment, the evil goddess turned Nemesis into a mortal. Hera then created the Enforcer - a deadly, inhuman assassin bent on killing Hercules. Disguised as a beautiful woman, the Enforcer left Iolaus near death before finding Hercules. Nemesis tried to stop the Enforcer on her own, but her effort was in vain. Finally Hercules arrived and, after a wearying battle, he vanquished his foe by throwing the Enforcer into a forge, destroying her forever.moreless
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Kevin Sorbo
Hercules
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Michael Hurst O.N.Z.M.
Iolaus
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Jeff Gane
Thug Leader
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ADD TRIVIA- Iolaus learns about Nemesis being ordered to kill him in "Pride Comes Before a Brawl". Edit
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ADD QUOTES- The Enforcer: Hera says, 'Kill Hercules.' Gnatius: Hera?! I'm on Hera's team? Ha! Gnatius, ya finally made the big time! Edit
- Hercules: (as some thugs do surround him doing flips) Oh look, acrobats. Thug: What do you mean, acrobats?! Hercules: Aren't you performing at the festival? Thug: Cut the comedy and draw your sword, Hercules! Hercules: (patting himself down) I... I don't have a sword. Iolaus: Wait a minute, I do. Hercules: Ah, there you go. But first, do you mind telling us what this is all about? Thug: I have a message for you from Hera. Hercules: (catching the spear hurled at him) Same old message. Uh, could you give her my reply? Edit
- Iolaus: (upon being introduced to Nemesis) Nemesis? You're named after the hitwoman of the Gods?! Boy, I'll bet you got teased at school! Edit
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ADD ALLUSIONS- Iolaus: Wait a minute, you're the Enforcer! You're supposed to be dead! The Enforcer: I'm back. The Enforcer is a take-off on the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie The Terminator. That's the reason the actress played the role in such a robotic way. Also, Arnold became famous for the Terminator's line, "I'll be back", so the Enforcer's line is another strong echo of the character. Edit
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