Resisting Everything but Temptation

This is the master post for rewatching Highlander: The Series. New posts will appear on Sundays beginning August 10th, 2014. We will be rewatching eps in two tracks:

- The whole series from the beginning
- The Methos episodes only

Once the discussion post is up for any given week, you can choose to watch one episode or both at your convenience. Links to all the discussion posts will be kept here. If you're interested in participating in the discussion, please don't hesitate! Everyone is welcome, whether you know me or not. To see only the rewatch posts, click the highlander rewatch (whole series rewatch) or methos rewatch (Methos episodes only) tags. Eps are available streaming on Hulu and Amazon Instant Video, and YouTube.

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6.12 To Be
Original air date: May 10, 1998
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: David Tynan



Synopsis: When Amanda and Joe are captured by Immortal Liam O'Rourke, Duncan surrenders himself to save their lives. Methos comes to the rescue, but Duncan is shot and finds himself in a dream world where he never lived, with Hugh Fitzcairn as his guide.

Please share your thoughts and reactions in comments. The master post for all discussion posts is here.

6.10 Two of Hearts
Original air date: February 2, 1998
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: James Thorpe



Synopsis: Immortal Katherine's village was decimated 700 years ago at the orders of another Immortal. Now she and her mortal lover are finally in a position to take revenge.

Please share your thoughts and reactions in comments. The master post for all discussion posts is here.

Deadline to sign up for hlh_shortcuts is tonight at midnight! Pass it on!

6.08 Justice
Original air date: November 23, 1997
Director: Richard Martin
Writers: Michael O'Mahony and Sacha Reins



Synopsis: Duncan foils an attempt on his new fencing partner's life by Immortal Katya. Caught between two different sides of the story, Duncan struggles to find the truth.

Episode Transcript: is here.

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6.06 Black Tower
Original air date: November 9, 1997
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: Morrie Ruvinsky



Synopsis: Duncan's date is kidnapped by Immortal Devon Marek to lure him into a deadly game.

Episode Transcript: is here.

Please share your thoughts and reactions in comments. The master post for all discussion posts is here.

Posting early this week, as I'm in Yosemite and will be heading out very early tomorrow for a long day of hiking. :) I do intend to catch up as soon as I sit still somewhere with internet access. (Also, squee, Alexis Denisof!)

6.04 Diplomatic Immunity
Original air date: October 26, 1997
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: James Thorpe



Synopsis: Duncan is torn when the wife of one friend is killed by another friend, who happens to be the son of a foreign diplomat and beyond the reach of law.

Episode Transcript: is here.

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6.02 Armageddon
Original air date: October 12, 1997
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: Tony DiFranco



Synopsis: Joe struggles with his own demons as Duncan prepares to face Ahriman in a final confrontation.

Episode Transcript: is here.

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5.18 Archangel
Original air date: May 19, 1997
Director: Dennis Berry
Writer: David Tynan



Synopsis: An archaeologist whose research predicts the imminent release of a thousand-year evil also predicts the champion who can defeat it: Duncan MacLeod.

Episode Transcript: is here.

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I raise a glass to all of you who have stuck with me thus far—this week marks two years (!!!) we've been doing this. Holy Highlander, Batman.

5.16 Forgive Us Our Trespasses
Original air date: May 5, 1997
Director: Paolo Barzman
Writer: Dom Tordjmann



Synopsis: An act of revenge Duncan committed in the aftermath of Culloden and his murder of Sean Burns during the Dark Quickening make him the target of Immortal Stephen Keane. Methos and Amanda worry that Duncan will face him believing he deserves to die.

Episode Transcript: is here.

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5.14 Duende
Original air date: Feb. 24, 1997
Director: Richard Martin
Writer: Jan Hartman



Synopsis: In 1971, Otavio Consone killed Ana's fiancé and the father of her unborn child. In modern day, Consone is pursuing Ana's grown daughter, and Duncan is suspicious of Consone's motives.

Episode Transcript: is here.

Please share your thoughts and reactions in comments. The master post for all discussion posts is here.