"Highlander" (1992) TV series 1992-1998

User Rating:

7.5/10   

Director:

Gérard Hameline

Writers:

Naomi Janzen (writer) (multiple episodes)
Scot Reins (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6

Release Date:

6 October 1992 (USA)

Genre:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Plot:

Duncan MacLeod is Immortal, and must live in modern society, concealing his true nature while fighting other Immortals.

Plot Keywords:

Immortal | Highlander | Decapitation | Flashback Sequence | Historical

Awards:

5 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Tue. Nov. 10	1:00 AM	SYFY	Family Tree	#1.2
Wed. Nov. 11	1:00 AM	SYFY	See No Evil	#1.11

Cast

Adrian Paul	...	Duncan 'Mac / ... (119 episodes, 1992-1998)
Stan Kirsch	...	Richard H. 'Richie' Ryan (103 episodes, 1992-1998)
Jim Byrnes	...	Joe Dawson (88 episodes, 1993-1998)

Also Known As:

Highlander (France)
Highlander: The Series

Runtime:

Argentina:60 min | Israel:45 min | USA:60 min (119 episodes)

Country:

Canada | France

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

South Korea:15 | Argentina:13

Filming Locations:

Bordeaux, Gironde, France

Company:

Davis-Panzer Productions

Trivia:

Episode 5.2, "Prophecy," was originally aired filmed and aired as episode 5.1 in Europe.

Goofs:

Incorrectly regarded as goofs: Episode 1.20, "Avenging Angel", features a swordfight between immortals that appears to be on holy ground; however the site is actually a museum displaying religious artifacts from the crusades. The confusion arises because footage from this fight is seen in the opening credits of later episodes as the narrator speaks of holy ground.

Quotes:

Methos: Just because I don't like to fight, doesn't mean that I *can't*.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Storm Watch (2002)

Interesting, entertaining and thought provoking series

This interesting highlander series has a lot more to it than action, fantasy and drama. The characters are well acted, and thought out by the actors and screenwriters, respectively. The plots were excellently written, especially linking Duncan Mcleod's past until now, the current time period. I probably think this because i have always been a fan of time period fantasy dramas such as Highlander (1992-1998), Angel (1999-2004) and Witchblade (2001-2002).

I especially love it when events of the past are explained through such dramas like Highlander. One example of this is within one of my favourite episodes in 19th or 18th century historical England where Mary Shelly, the author of the famous novel called 'Frankenstein', sees one immortal get stabbed and then rise to life again. She goes on to comment that seeing such an event inspired her to write 'Frankenstein'

Thought provoking questions about the series, as some members have already mention, arose such as what was it like for immortals to outlive their loved ones? What was it like to live forever?

Adrian Paul as the lead actor, playing Duncan Mcleod, was excellent. His talents of martial arts and acting skills really shine in this series. Afterall, the series did last for 7 years.

However, the series did have some faults. One of them being how does Duncan beat every immortal he fights, even ones who are much older, wiser and more experienced in combat than he is. I know there is the good old 'smart-aleky' answer of 'because there would be no one else to carry on the show' but it still remains a question unanswered satisfactorily. Other members have brought up even better questions that pick out the faults of this show you can read.

But overall, it is an interesting and good quality series that is worth watching. After a few episodes the characters will grow on you.The interesting plots will also intrigue you. Give it a try! I give it a 4/5