Ep 6. Money No Object
- TV-14
- November 8, 1996
- 48 min
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In Highlander: The Series season 5 episode 6, titled "Money No Object," we see our protagonist, Duncan MacLeod, caught in the middle of a high-stakes game between two wealthy businessmen.
The episode begins with Duncan chasing after a thief who has stolen his friend Charlie's camera, when he stumbles upon a woman named Christine who has just been mugged. Being the honorable man that he is, Duncan offers to help Christine track down her stolen purse. This leads them to a glitzy nightclub, owned by one of the aforementioned businessmen, Miles Vandercamp.
As Duncan and Christine investigate the club, they witness a confrontation between Vandercamp and the other wealthy businessman, Alexei Voshin. It becomes clear that these two men are bitter rivals, both vying for a valuable piece of art. Duncan soon finds himself caught up in their feud, as they both try to enlist him to help them win the game.
As the episode unfolds, we see both Vandercamp and Voshin throwing money around left and right, trying to one-up each other. Meanwhile, Christine becomes increasingly disturbed by the excess and greed on display. She learns that Vandercamp has a sordid history, including an affair with a young artist named Sabrina, who has created the valuable piece of art that both men are after.
Duncan tries to remain neutral in the conflict, but as always, he can't resist standing up for what's right. He becomes determined to help Sabrina, who is caught in the middle of the power struggle between the two businessmen.
In typical Highlander fashion, there are plenty of action-packed fight scenes and dramatic confrontations throughout the episode. We also see more of Duncan's softer side, as he grows increasingly close to Christine and shows a protective instinct towards Sabrina.
As the episode comes to a close, the fate of the valuable piece of art is decided through a surprising twist of fate. Duncan emerges as the hero, but it's clear that the battle between Vandercamp and Voshin is far from over.
Overall, "Money No Object" is a thrilling episode that highlights the show's themes of honor, loyalty, and sacrifice. It's a reminder that even in the midst of all the violence and chaos, there are good people fighting for what's right – and that's what makes the show so compelling.