Ep 9. The Sea Witch
- TV-14
- November 30, 1992
- 48 min
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7.1 (243)
In Highlander: The Series season 1 episode 9, titled "The Sea Witch," we follow the journey of Duncan MacLeod, a 400-year-old immortal, as he tries to help a young woman in trouble. The episode begins with MacLeod fishing on a boat in the middle of the sea. He saves a young woman, Anne Lindsey, who is found drifting in the sea and is suffering from amnesia. MacLeod takes Anne to his barge, where he tries to help her regain her memory.
Meanwhile, a group of treasure hunters is after a sunken treasure, which is believed to be cursed. The treasure hunters are led by Captain Mako, a ruthless pirate who will stop at nothing to get the treasure. The treasure hunters will go to any extent to eliminate anyone who stands in their way.
As MacLeod tries to help Anne regain her memory, he discovers that she is not an ordinary woman. Anne has visions of the treasure and the curse, and her visions lead MacLeod to believe that she has a connection with the cursed treasure. MacLeod tries to protect Anne from Captain Mako and his crew while trying to figure out her connection to the cursed treasure.
The episode features several intense fight scenes, as MacLeod battles the treasure hunters to protect Anne. The treasure hunters are not only after the treasure, but they are also after MacLeod because they believe that he possesses some kind of supernatural power.
The episode explores themes of greed, the supernatural, and the struggle between good and evil. MacLeod is portrayed as a heroic figure who is willing to risk his own life to protect others. The character of Anne is portrayed as a mysterious and complex figure, who has her own secrets and motives.
Overall, "The Sea Witch" is an exciting and action-packed episode of Highlander: The Series. It features well-choreographed fight scenes, a compelling storyline, and strong performances from the cast. The episode also sets up a potential storyline for future episodes, as MacLeod and Anne's connection to the cursed treasure is left unresolved. Fans of the series will not be disappointed with this episode.
