Ep 18. Lady and the Tiger

In Highlander season 1 episode 18 titled "Lady and the Tiger," we see Duncan MacLeod, the immortal Highlander, rekindling a love interest with his former flame, Kyra. She is hosting a charity auction at her art gallery in Paris where Duncan is one of the bidders. However, things take a dangerous turn when they discover that one of the pieces up for auction is a fake, and the seller wants revenge.

Kyra, a successful art dealer, had been living a life of luxury for years, but she was recently dealt a significant blow when her friend and mentor, Alexandre, died from a heart attack. The art world she knew and loved was crumbling down around her, but she was determined to keep pushing forward. Kyra's art gallery was to host a charity auction to raise funds for the Foundation for the Restoration of Art and Culture, which was a cause that Alexandre had worked tirelessly to promote. Kyra's plan was to stage an extravagant auction and steal the headlines while raising money for a good cause.

One of the favored guests at the auction was Duncan MacLeod, who had once loved Kyra. However, their history was full of pain and heartache, and they parted ways in a bitter breakup. But for the sake of the charity, they put their differences aside and allowed themselves to get lost in the moment.

As the auction progressed and the bids were placed, one piece in particular caught the attention of everyone in attendance. The "Blue Butterfly" was a rare and valuable work by a renowned artist, and the bidding was fast and fierce. But as the bids escalated, someone in the audience detected a flaw in the painting, and the auction was abruptly halted.

Kyra was stunned to discover that the painting was not real – it was a fake. The accused party, Klaus, fled the scene, but not before he warned Kyra that she would pay for exposing him. She realized that, in the cutthroat world of art dealing in Paris, she had made a mortal enemy.

Making things worse was the fact that this Klaus was actually an immortal. And when he discovered that his scheme to sell fake art had been thwarted, he turned his sights on Duncan and Kyra. The two were forced to go on the run, trying to evade Klaus' wrath and hoping to find a safe place to hide out until they could figure out a plan.

As the episode progresses, Kyra and Duncan's relationship is put to the test. Despite their shared history, there is still a lot of hurt and mistrust between them that must be addressed if they're going to have any chance at survival.

Meanwhile, Klaus lurks in the shadows, biding his time and waiting for the right moment to strike. As the tension mounts, the audience is left wondering who will come out on top in a battle between two immortals.

Overall, "Lady and the Tiger" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that showcases the unique challenges that immortals face in their day-to-day lives. The focus on the world of art dealing in Paris adds a layer of intrigue to the story and keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. The tension between Kyra and Duncan is palpable and adds a touch of romance to the episode. Fans of the series will definitely want to tune in to find out how the story plays out.