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Highlander: The Series

1992 – 1998Show6 seasons119 episodesNR

DramaSci-Fi & Fantasy
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2Metacritic–8.6Rotten Tomatoes–92%

A violent, thrilling drama series about history and fantasy.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

Where to watch

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Not for warmth.

Shows with

Episodes

6 seasons · 119 episodes · best: S4E1 "Homeland" 9.0

Episodes

7.4
7.7
7.9
7.9
8.0
7.4

Story

THERE CAN BE ONLY ONE.

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.

Feels like

  • Immortal Warrior Drama
  • Highlander Franchise
  • Iconic Synth Rock Soundtrack
  • Sword Fighting Spectacle
  • Historical Flashbacks
  • Brotherhood and Betrayal
  • 90s Action TV Staple
  • Supernatural Mystery
  • Philosophical Combat
  • Cult Classic Status

Cast

24 of 562 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Dennis Berry, Paolo Barzman, Richard Martin
Written by
David Tynan, Lawrence Shore, James Thorpe

Everyone

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Facts

October 3, 1992 · May 16, 1998 · Ended

First aired
October 3, 1992
Last aired
May 16, 1998
Status
Ended
Length
6 seasons · 119 episodes
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Original language
English
Made in
France, Germany, Italy, United States, Canada
Available in
14 countries

Tropes

Barbarous Barbary Bandits, Ominous Latin Chanting, Faking the Dead +9

  • Barbarous Barbary Bandits
  • Ominous Latin Chanting
  • Faking the Dead
  • MacGuffin
  • Supernatural Sensitivity
  • I Never Said It Was Poison
  • "Rashomon"-Style
  • Fiction 500
  • Mad Doctor
  • Retcon
  • Water Source Tampering
  • Artistic License – History

12 of 259 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Highlander: The Series?"

Questions about Highlander: The Series

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Highlander: The Series?

PrimePeacockPhiloThe RokuHooplaFandango at Home FreePluto TVAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

In the United States, Highlander: The Series streams on Prime, Peacock, and Midnight Pulp, and it is free with ads on Philo, The Roku, Hoopla, Fandango at Home Free, Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, Cineverse, Tubi TV, and Amazon MX Player. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 10 other countries.

Is Highlander: The Series worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.2).

Does Highlander: The Series get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 7.4, and season 5 peaks at 8.0. The highest-rated episode is Homeland (season 4, episode 1) at 9.0, and the lowest is The Zone (season 2, episode 6) at 6.6.

What tropes does Highlander: The Series use?

Barbarous Barbary BanditsOminous Latin ChantingFaking the DeadMacGuffinSupernatural SensitivityI Never Said It Was Poison"Rashomon"-StyleFiction 500Mad DoctorRetconWater Source TamperingArtistic License – Historyand 247 more

TV Tropes lists 259 tropes for it, including Barbarous Barbary Bandits, Ominous Latin Chanting, and Faking the Dead.