Highlander: The Series Season 3 Episode 4 The Cross of St. Antoine
- TV-14
- October 17, 1994
- 48 min
In "Highlander: The Series" season 3 episode 4, titled "The Cross of St. Antoine," viewers are taken on a thrilling adventure as they follow the immortal Duncan MacLeod (Adrian Paul) on his quest to obtain a sacred religious relic known as the Cross of St. Antoine.
The story begins when a group of religious zealots break into a museum in Paris, France, and steal the Cross of St. Antoine. This relic is said to have remarkable mystical powers, and has been the focus of many legends and rumors throughout history. The group plans to use the cross for their own purposes, which would pose a great danger to society.
Duncan MacLeod and his friend, Amanda (Elizabeth Gracen), are hired by an elderly man, Monsieur Dulac, to retrieve the cross before it falls into the wrong hands. Dulac has been on the search for the cross for over sixty years and knows every detail about it, including where it might be hidden.
Duncan and Amanda work together to track down the cross and the group of fanatics who have it. Along the way, they discover that the search for the cross has attracted the attention of another immortal, who has her own motivations for finding the artifact. Her name is Immortal Annie Devlin (Sheena Easton), and she has been searching for the cross for over three centuries.
As they get closer to finding the cross, Duncan and Amanda encounter several obstacles, including dangerous situations and a series of double-crosses. After many close calls, they finally locate the cross and successfully retrieve it. However, they are still being hunted by Annie, who will stop at nothing to obtain the holy relic.
Without giving away any spoilers, suffice it to say that the episode ends with a dramatic confrontation between Duncan and Annie, which results in a stunning revelation that will change the course of the story for seasons to come.
Overall, "The Cross of St. Antoine" is a thrilling episode of "Highlander: The Series" that showcases the best aspects of the show: action-packed fight scenes, mystical elements, and compelling characters with complex motivations. It's a must-watch for fans of the series and for anyone who enjoys a good adventure story.