Highlander (1992–1998)

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

Stars:

Adrian Paul, Stan Kirsch, Jim Byrnes

7 nominations.

Cast

Complete series cast summary:
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)

Storyline

Taken from the film, Highlander, Duncan MacLeod, clansman of Connor in the film also finds he is being stalked by not only other immortals trying to kill him before the time of the gathering, but also a secret society of mortals who call themselves 'The Watchers' and also seem intent on killing him. Duncan and the other immortals can only be killed by decapitation and often live for centuries.

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Plot Keywords:

immortal | decapitation | highlander | action hero | sword | 

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Genres:

Action | Adventure | Fantasy | Mystery | Sci-Fi

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Details

Official Sites:

Davis/Panzer Highlander on Spike TV

Country:

Canada France

Language:

English

Release Date:

6 October 1992 (USA)

Also Known As:

Highlander: The Series

Filming Locations:

Bordeaux, Gironde, France

Company Credits

Production Co:

Davis-Panzer Productions, Filmline International, Gaumont Télévision

Technical Specs

Runtime:

60 min 60 min (119 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Many of the episodes of the series have French actors with their voices redubbed by Vancouver-based voice actors Garry Chalk and Janyse Jaud.

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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.

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Quotes

[muttering to himself after being tossed over a stone wall by Duncan]
Methos: I'm too old for this.

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Connections

Referenced in Storm Watch (2002)

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Soundtracks

"Princes of the Universe"
Performed by Queen
Written by Freddie Mercury

User Reviews

Fascinating and thoughtfoul.

The idea of immortals isn't new.This show examines the life of "immortals" and examines the answers to question as: What is like surviving your loved ones?Surviving your family?Your hometown?Your country?Your religion?The civilisation whose ideas you carry on?It can be thoughtful.Especialy once you stop thinking about "good"and "evil"immortals and start examining what makes them act the way they do.It's deeper than most modern TV shows and far better than the movies with the same name.The charachters tend to be very interesting.Especially the cynic,dissilusioned immortal Methos the surviver.Five thousand years old and he is sounding like count Fosca from de Beauvoir's "All Men Are Mortal"who is bitter,dissilusioned and hopelessely alone,destined to survive mankind.Other charachters of interest to viewers are1)Amanda the French,manipulative thieves who seems to enjoy her life more than other immortals seem to do.Has she found the meaning of life?2)Duncan McLeodThe star.Noble and thick-headed.He doesn't hunt other immortals.He waits for them to come and they do.How important is he?3)Darius,general and priest.What made him quit the game anyway.4)Kalas,singer and monk.An immortal killer who loves music and plotting.5)Kronos a horseman.He brings anarchy. The show is definitely worth seing.