Highlander: The Series

Duncan MacLeod cannot die -- he is a 400-year-old immortal, who has seen his share of humanity's history. Still, he risks his life in battle against other immortals and tries to save people from harm.

Highlander: The Series (1992-1998) is an American syndicated fantasy action series produced across several European broadcasters. Adrian Paul plays Duncan MacLeod, a 400-year-old immortal who cannot die and has lived through centuries of human history. Jim Byrnes plays Joe Dawson, the mortal friend who helps him navigate modern life, and Stan Kirsch plays Richie Ryan, a young companion drawn into MacLeod's world. Each episode follows MacLeod as he confronts rival immortals in sword duels in which only one can survive and claim the prize, while he tries to shield ordinary people caught in the crossfire. The show runs six seasons of standalone action stories threaded with a continuing mythology of immortal conflict. Its fights are sword-driven and its atmosphere is brooding and melancholy, with a steady undercurrent of loneliness beneath the adventure. Set in present-day cities, it feels like a long, bruising urban fable. Viewers who enjoy immortal mythology, swordplay and solitary heroism will find much to savour in its blend of action and quiet melancholy.

Audiences rated the series positively overall, with its early seasons well regarded and later seasons judged weaker.

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Created by

Gregory Widen

Release Date

1992-10-03

Episode runtime

48 min

Rating

7.2 / 10 (436)

What is Highlander: The Series about?

A 400-year-old immortal fights rival immortals in modern-day cities while trying to protect ordinary people from harm.

What is Highlander: The Series like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Highlander: The Series as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Highlander: The Series violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Highlander: The Series as moderate.

What did critics think of Highlander: The Series?

Audiences rated the series positively overall, with its early seasons well regarded and later seasons judged weaker.

Which shows are like Highlander: The Series?

Shows with a similar feel include Forever, Forever Knight, Angel, and Xena: Warrior Princess.

How long is Highlander: The Series?

Highlander: The Series: 6 seasons, 119 episodes.

Is Highlander: The Series still running?

No, Highlander: The Series has ended.

Where can I watch Highlander: The Series?

In United States, Highlander: The Series streams on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Hoopla, Pluto TV, Fawesome, Midnight Pulp, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player, The Roku Channel, Philo, Fandango at Home Free.