B4: The Darkness

THE DARKNESS
A mortal named Pallin Wolf, one of the renegade Watchers who believes the Immortals must be eliminated, lures an Immortal to his house and kills him, getting the advantage by tricking him into a sealed room that is completely dark, then stalking him with night vision goggles. Meanwhile, a Gypsy fortuneteller they meet in a restaurant, Greta, warns Tessa that she is in danger. When Tessa is kidnapped by Wolf, MacLeod returns to Greta, asking for her help.

Production Notes

Production number: 93204-26

Original US airdate: 18th October, 1993

Written by: Christian Bouveron & Lawrence Shore

Directed by: Paolo Barzman

Guest Cast: Traci Lords (Greta), Andrew Jackson (Wolf); Frank C Turner (Harry), Lisa Vultaggio (Carmen), Richard Lautsch (Roman), Kendall Cross (Michelle), Adrian Hughes (James), Travis MacDonald (Kid)

Flashbacks

1840s, Europe
A gypsy lover of Duncan's curses him when she sees in his palm he will never marry anyone, even though he said he would marry her.

Other Immortals

James

Richie

Trivia

This episode marks the departure of Tessa and the emergence of Richie as an Immortal.

Duncan tells Richie that he's never been married. Subsequent events in Highlander: Endgame (see here) dispute this.

Andrew Jackson also appeared in Highlander: The Raven. Check out his authorised site here.

Verdict
A strong episode with a twist ending that's cleverly executed. Knowing what happens still doesn't prepare you for the shock. B+