Highlander: Unholy Alliance
Immortal Xavier St. Cloud has mortals shoot his Immortal opponents so he can take their heads. Joe tells Duncan about the killings to warn him, and soon St. Cloud and his henchmen show up at the dojo. Duncan discovers the supposedly-dead Horton is working with St. Cloud, and Joe knew that Horton was alive. Meanwhile, an army intelligence officer named Renee Delaney gets involved while she is investigating one of the men working with St. Cloud.
Insights
Plot Summary
Richie Ryan, Duncan MacLeod's closest friend and fellow Immortal, is captured by a ruthless Immortal hunter who plans to use Richie's unique connection to Duncan to lure MacLeod into a deadly trap. Duncan must race against time to rescue Richie before the hunter can exact his revenge and eliminate them both.
Critical Reception
As a mid-season episode of the popular Highlander: The Series, 'Unholy Alliance' was generally well-received by fans for its action sequences and the development of the Richie-Duncan dynamic. Critics at the time noted the show's consistent blend of fantasy elements and gritty combat, though some found the overarching mythology occasionally convoluted.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its exciting fight choreography and intense storyline.
- Appreciated for deepening the relationship between Duncan and Richie.
- Felt like a strong entry in the series' ongoing narrative.
Google audience: N/A
Fun Fact
The episode title 'Unholy Alliance' refers to the temporary, uneasy partnership formed between Immortals and mortal enemies in their fight against the hunter, Marcus Parnell.
AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources