Highlander Season 1 Episode 4 Innocent Man
- TV-14
- October 24, 1992
- 46 min
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7.2 (286)
In this episode of Highlander, titled 'Innocent Man', we see Duncan MacLeod being awoken by a phone call from his immortal friend, Richie. Richie's cousin, Joey, has been arrested and is in jail on a charge of murder. MacLeod, feeling obligated to help out, goes to the jail to visit the young man.
Joey is in a rough state and MacLeod discovers that he is innocent of the crime he's been charged with. As MacLeod tries to piece together what happened, he discovers that the evidence against Joey is circumstantial and there are no witnesses to the crime.
MacLeod sets out to find the real killer, interviewing people who were close to the victim, a drug dealer named Mario Cardoza. Through his investigation, MacLeod crosses paths with some of the city's seedy elements, including high-ranking members of Cardoza's drug ring.
A key witness emerges, a woman named Theresa, who was with Cardoza the night he was murdered. MacLeod agrees to protect her, but soon finds that he is being followed by men who want to silence Theresa before she can testify.
As MacLeod races to uncover the truth and keep Theresa safe, he discovers that there is more to this case than he originally thought. He uncovers a web of corruption and deceit that leads him to question everything he thought he knew about the city and its criminal underworld.
The episode culminates in a tense standoff between MacLeod and the real killer, with Theresa's life hanging in the balance. MacLeod is forced to fight for his life and for the truth, leading to a dramatic and satisfying conclusion.
Overall, 'Innocent Man' is a thrilling and action-packed episode of Highlander, showcasing the show's unique blend of supernatural elements, crime drama, and sword-fighting action. As always, leading man Adrian Paul delivers a charismatic and engaging performance as Duncan MacLeod, highlighting both his physical prowess and his ability to out-think his opponents. Fans of the show will undoubtedly enjoy this exciting entry into the series, while newcomers are sure to be drawn in by its fast-paced storytelling and well-developed characters.