Ep 14. For Evil's Sake
- TV-14
- February 15, 1993
- 48 min
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7.5 (228)
In Highlander: The Series season 1 episode 14 "For Evil's Sake," viewers are introduced to a dangerous and malicious Immortal named Grayson, who enjoys corrupting people to do evil deeds for his entertainment.
Duncan MacLeod, the protagonist, meets Grayson when he saves a young woman, Elena, from being hit by a car. But Grayson has already been manipulating Elena, convincing her to exact revenge on the man who killed her sister. When MacLeod finds out, he tries to intervene, but Grayson has already ensnared Elena in his web of lies and deceit.
As MacLeod tries to unravel Grayson's twisted plot, he also has to confront his own dark impulses. Grayson taunts him, saying that all Immortals are inherently evil, and that MacLeod is no different, despite his attempts to live a moral and just life.
Meanwhile, Elena's thirst for revenge grows, and she begins to see MacLeod as an obstacle in her path to justice. She even goes so far as to ally with Grayson, who promises her power and control over her own fate.
The episode is full of suspenseful moments, as MacLeod races against time to stop Elena before she goes too far down the path of darkness. The clash between MacLeod's ideals and Grayson's nihilism is also intriguing, as viewers are forced to question whether morality is something that can be universally defined, or if it is simply a matter of personal choice.
"For Evil's Sake" is a complex and thought-provoking episode that explores themes of power, revenge, and morality. It is a must-watch for fans of the series who enjoy a good battle of wits between Immortals.