TV-Series 1992-1998

Starring Adrian Paul as Duncan MacLeod

"He is Duncan MacLeod. . . the Highlander. Born in 1592 in the highlands of Scotland, and he is still alive; he is Immortal. For 400 years, he's been a warrior. . . a lover. . . a wanderer. . . constantly facing other Immortals in combat to the death. The winner takes his enemy's head-- and with it, his power."

Season 5, Episode 96

"The Messenger"

Air date: November 25, 1996

Cast
Adrian Paul... Duncan MacLeod
Stan Kirsch... Richie Ryan
Jim Byrnes... Joe Dawson
Ron Perlman... The Messenger
Peter Wingfield... Methos
Robert Wisden... William Culbraith
Awaovieyi Agie... Jeffrey
Patrick T. Gorman... Sergeant Hickson
Mitch Davies... Captain Greenwell
Lloyd Berry... Harry

Written by: David Tynan

Directed by: James Bruce

Theme Music Composed and Performed by Queen

Plot Summary

Richie encounters an Immortal who convinces him there is a way to end the fighting forever and live in eternal peace. He tells Richie he is Methos, the oldest living Immortal. Richie takes this advice to heart and stops MacLeod before he takes the head of a Confederate soldier that he has hated for over 130 years. Even after MacLeod introduces him to Adam Pierson, the real Methos, Ritchie still lays down his sword and tells him that he will never fight again. But, will he live to keep his vow?