Highlander: The Series (1992)
The immortal saga continues — Duncan MacLeod battles across centuries, wielding his blade against enemies who cannot die.
Highlander: The Series - Series Information
- Original Title: Highlander: The Series
- First Air Year: 1992
- Last Air Year: 1998
- Created by: Gregory Widen
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Drama, Action, Adventure
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Number of Seasons: 6
- Number of Episodes: 119
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: English
- Spoken Languages: English
- First Air Date: October 3, 1992 (United States - NR), October 3, 1992 (Canada - PG), October 3, 1992 (United Kingdom - 15), October 3, 1992 (Germany - 16), October 3, 1992 (Mexico - AA), October 3, 1992 (Spain - 16)
- Networks: Syndication
- Production Companies: Reteitalia, RTL, Gaumont International Television, Amuse Video, Atlantique Productions, Rysher Entertainment, M6 Métropole Télévision, Filmline International, Davis-Panzer Productions, TF1 Films Production
- Production Countries: France, Germany, Italy, United States of America, Canada
- Alternative Titles: Highlander (US), 挑战者 (CN)
Highlander: The Series - Plot
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 - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see the immortal legend of Duncan MacLeod come to life:
THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.
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Highlander: The Series - Cast & Crew
Creator(s)
- Gregory Widen
Main Cast
- Adrian Paul
- Stan Kirsch
- Jim Byrnes
- Peter Wingfield
- Alexandra Vandernoot
- Lisa Howard
- Elizabeth Gracen
- Philip Akin
- Peter Hudson
- Michel Modo
Writers
- David Tynan
- Lawrence Shore
- Morrie Ruvinsky
- James Thorpe
- Elizabeth Baxter
Highlander: The Series - FAQs
Where can you stream Highlander: The Series?
Highlander: The Series is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, and Philo. Free ad-supported viewing is available on Pluto TV, The Roku Channel, and Fandango at Home Free. Episodes can also be purchased on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home.
Is Highlander: The Series based on a movie?
Yes. The series is a direct continuation of the 1986 film Highlander, directed by Russell Mulcahy and starring Christopher Lambert. Rather than following Connor MacLeod, the TV series centers on his kinsman Duncan MacLeod, expanding the immortal mythology established in the original film.
Who stars in Highlander: The Series?
Adrian Paul leads the cast as Duncan MacLeod. He is joined by Stan Kirsch as Richie Ryan, Jim Byrnes as Watcher Joe Dawson, Peter Wingfield as the ancient immortal Methos, Alexandra Vandernoot as Tessa Noël, Elizabeth Gracen as Amanda, and Lisa Howard as Dr. Anne Lindsey, among others.
How many seasons does Highlander: The Series have?
Highlander: The Series ran for 6 seasons and a specials collection, totaling 119 episodes. Each of the first three seasons contained 22 episodes, Seasons 4 and 5 had 20 episodes each, and the final sixth season wrapped up with 13 episodes, concluding the series in 1998.
What is Highlander: The Series about?
The series follows Duncan MacLeod, a 400-year-old Scottish immortal living in the modern world. He battles other immortals seeking to claim his power through beheading, while protecting ordinary people from harm. The show blends sword-fighting action with historical flashbacks and philosophical themes about mortality, honor, and identity.
When did Highlander: The Series first air?
Highlander: The Series premiered on October 3, 1992, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Germany, Mexico, and Spain simultaneously. It aired in syndication throughout its run and concluded in 1998 after six seasons, making it one of the longer-running fantasy action series of the 1990s.
What is the content rating for Highlander: The Series?
Highlander: The Series carries a TV-14 content rating in the United States, indicating it may be unsuitable for children under 14 without parental guidance. The series features sword combat, violence, mature themes, and some adult situations consistent with its action-fantasy genre and 1990s syndicated television format.
Who created Highlander: The Series?
Highlander: The Series was created by Gregory Widen, who also wrote the original 1986 Highlander film that inspired it. The television adaptation was produced by Davis-Panzer Productions in partnership with Gaumont International Television and Rysher Entertainment, with significant production involvement from France, Canada, and the United States.
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