Highlander: The Series Season 3 Episode 8 Obsession
- TV-14
- November 19, 1994
- 48 min
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7.3 (158)
In Highlander: The Series season 3 episode 8, titled "Obsession," Duncan MacLeod finds himself drawn into an old lover's dark obsession with revenge. The episode begins with a flashback to the late 1800s when Duncan first meets Sarah, a young woman in need of protection from her abusive husband. Duncan falls in love with Sarah and tries to help her escape, but in a tragic turn of events, Sarah's husband kills her before killing himself.
Fast forward to present day and Duncan is living in Paris when he receives a phone call from his old friend Joe, informing him that Sarah is still alive and seeking vengeance against the man who killed her all those years ago. Duncan travels to Amsterdam to try and stop Sarah's dangerous obsession, but finds himself confronted with the cold and calculating woman she has become.
As Duncan tries to talk some sense into Sarah, she reveals her plan to kill her former husband's descendants, starting with a wealthy businessman named Michael Christian. Duncan is torn between his love for Sarah and his duty to uphold the law, but ultimately decides to stop her by any means necessary.
In the meantime, Duncan also has to deal with a group of ruthless hitmen hired by Michael Christian to protect him from Sarah's attacks. The hitmen are armed with high-tech weapons and seem to be invincible, but Duncan's sword fighting skills prove to be a formidable match for them.
As the tension builds, Sarah becomes increasingly desperate and violent in her pursuit of revenge. Duncan is forced to confront her in a final showdown that will determine the fate of both Sarah and Michael Christian.
Overall, "Obsession" is a gripping and emotionally charged episode that delves into the themes of love, loss, and revenge. The episode features strong performances by both Adrian Paul as Duncan and guest star Kim Johnston Ulrich as Sarah, who brings a haunting intensity to her portrayal of a woman consumed by her desire for vengeance. Fans of Highlander: The Series will not want to miss this captivating installment of the show.
