Highlander Season 2 Episode 10 Epitaph for Tommy
- TV-14
- December 4, 1993
- 46 min
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7.5 (177)
In Highlander season 2 episode 10, titled "Epitaph for Tommy," the episode starts with a funeral for Tommy, a young boy whom Duncan MacLeod had befriended. His death is shrouded in mystery, and Duncan wants to uncover the truth behind it. As he investigates the circumstances surrounding Tommy’s passing, he discovers that a group of corrupt cops are behind the boy’s death. The leader of the group is a man whom Duncan thought he had left behind in the past, the infamous Kern.
While Duncan is going after the corrupt cops, another immortal, James Horton, sees an opportunity to use the situation to his advantage. He sees Duncan fighting against the corrupt cops and decides to take the opportunity to go after him. Horton holds a grudge against Duncan, as Duncan had previously taken down Horton's group of immortals, known as the Hunters.
As Duncan tries to bring down the corrupt cops, Kern becomes aware of Duncan's interference and sets out to find and kill him. As the situation escalates, Duncan is caught in the middle of a deadly game of cat and mouse. Meanwhile, Horton is slowly but surely closing in on him.
As the episode unfolds, we get a glimpse of Duncan's past and his relationship with Kern. We see how he and Kern were once friends, but they fell out when Kern started using his position as a cop for his own gain. Despite their troubled history, Duncan tries to reason with Kern, hoping to steer him away from his corrupt path.
As Duncan tries to navigate his way through the dangerous world of corrupt cops and vengeful immortals, he must also confront his own mortality. He realizes that every battle could be his last, and the thought of leaving his loved ones behind becomes a heavy burden on his shoulders.
The episode reaches its climax with a stunning showdown between Duncan and Kern. As the two duel, the fate of the corrupt cops and Horton hangs in the balance. Duncan emerges victorious, but the battle leaves him battered and bruised. As he looks around and sees the destruction caused by the corruption within the police force, he begins to wonder if he will ever be able to truly eliminate all the evil in the world.
In the end, Duncan mourns the loss of Tommy, but finds solace in the knowledge that justice has been served. He also reflects on the fragility of life and the importance of cherishing every moment. Ultimately, "Epitaph for Tommy" is an episode that showcases the intricacies and complexities of Duncan's character, as well as providing an engaging and action-packed story.