Highlander Season 2 Episode 14 Unholy Alliance (1)

In the Highlander season 2 episode 14, titled Unholy Alliance (1), we see Duncan MacLeod struggle to come to terms with a new immortal who has entered the scene: Xavier St. Cloud. Xavier is a notorious thief and killer who appears to have an obsession with Duncan, and seems to be targeting him specifically. Duncan is both unnerved and conflicted about Xavier's presence, as they were once friends in their younger days before Xavier took a darker turn.

As Duncan navigates his complicated feelings about Xavier, he also finds himself drawn into a strange investigation involving a group of nuns who have been viciously attacked by a mysterious assailant. Duncan initially dismisses the attacks as the work of a mortal criminal, but as the violence escalates and he learns more about the victims, he starts to suspect that there may be more to the story.

Meanwhile, Xavier makes his presence known to Duncan in a more direct way when he breaks into his apartment and steals a valuable sword. Duncan is furious, but also confused about Xavier's motivations - is he really just after material gain, or is there something more at play?

As Duncan tries to track down Xavier and the missing sword, he continues to investigate the attacks on the nuns, eventually realizing that the culprit may be an immortal - and an old one at that. With Xavier still looming in the background and the situation becoming increasingly dangerous, Duncan must navigate a treacherous web of alliances and grudges to figure out the truth and protect those he cares about.

Unholy Alliance (1) is a tense and complex episode that showcases the series' ability to weave together multiple plot threads and character arcs to great effect. As always, Adrian Paul delivers a powerful performance as Duncan, portraying his character's conflicting emotions and convictions with nuance and intensity. The episode's themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the sometimes blurry line between good and evil make it a standout in the series' second season, and set the stage for an even more explosive conclusion in the following episode.