Ted Raimi did such a fantastic job playing Jace and Jett. It’s sad we didn’t get more development on them.
If you look closely, you can see Jett’s outfit is actually very elaborate. Look at the insane detail on that leather! I don’t think Ares even owned anything that hardcore.
It’s so subtle but if you watch that ending scene where Joxer walked up to Gabrielle and caressed her face in happiness and affection, not a moment later Gabrielle realizes that Xena is right next to her and her face turns towards her and her and Xena lock eyes. At that moment they pan back to Joxer whose eyes also dart to Xena for a moment and then back to Gabrielle - and he understands in that moment she will never be his because she already has her one true love. Xena. It’s such a small and subtle moment but it’s substantial.
He realized.
It doesn’t stop him from trying to tell her he loves her though which I guess in a way is sweet because he doesn’t expect anything from her in return. He just wants her to know.
I'm sorry but as time progresses Xena lets Gabrielle know at every chance how much she means to her and I honestly love it. Like you truly see growth from the earlier seasons as them being "friends" to something that blossomed into a beautiful, strong connected bond than a friend but a best friend and soul mate rolled into one. It's also fun just watching a tall, masculine woman express how much she loves and cares for the people she loves, especially Gabrielle.
I'm still a bit shocked to learn that Wallace Shawn was in the running to play Joxer, it would've given him a completely different vibe. Ted Raimi brings so much cute derpiness to the character!
PS I'm not criticizing Wallace or his acting abilities at all. Might have been fun to see but I think Ted's Joxer is too precious!!
PS 2: I learned this at lunch today from browsing Reddit and some old Xena websites.