Highlander: The Series
Seen it?1992 | 6 seasons | Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It's still drawing plenty of interest. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for sci-fi fans and action fans. If you loved The Flash or Supergirl, start here.
- The mood
- Exciting.
- The pace
- 6 seasons and 119 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-14: peril. Probably too much for younger kids.
- A big time investment at 6 seasons.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.4 out of 10
- AwardsWeak
0 wins and 1 nomination from smaller awards and festivals
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 6 seasons and reached a modest audience; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactStrong
About 216K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
- Season 11992 · 22 episodes · 7.1 out of 10Sunday
Season 21993 · 22 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday- Season 31994 · 22 episodes · 7.8 out of 10Saturday
Season 41995 · 20 episodes · 8.5 out of 10Friday
Season 51996 · 20 episodes · 5.0 out of 10Monday- Season 61997 · 13 episodes · 4.5 out of 10Monday
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Cast & crew
Created by Gregory Widen
- Adrian PaulDuncan MacLeod
- Jim ByrnesJoe Dawson
- Peter WingfieldMethos