Ep 11. The Valkyrie

In season 5 episode 11 of Highlander, titled "The Valkyrie," Duncan MacLeod is visited by an old friend, Katya, who he had last seen during World War II. However, something has changed in Katya. She has become a Valkyrie, a warrior woman who transports the souls of dead warriors to Valhalla.

Katya seeks MacLeod's help in protecting a young Russian woman named Kassandra from an evil Immortal named Mako. Kassandra is a special child with the power to heal any wound, and Mako wants to capture her and use her power for his own gain. Katya knows that Mako will stop at nothing to get to Kassandra, and she believes that MacLeod is the only one who can protect her.

MacLeod is hesitant to get involved, but he agrees to help after seeing the lengths that Mako will go to in order to get Kassandra. MacLeod and Katya take Kassandra to a safe location outside of town, but they soon realize that Mako has already found them.

A fierce battle ensues, and MacLeod is able to defeat Mako with the help of Katya. However, during the fight, Kassandra is injured, and her powers are weakened. Katya knows that Kassandra will not be safe unless they find a way to restore her powers.

Katya and MacLeod seek out a shaman named Yellow Eagle, who gives them a special herb that can heal Kassandra. However, they must first retrieve a rare flower that grows in a dangerous and remote location.

Katya goes on the dangerous mission alone, and MacLeod stays behind to protect Kassandra. However, MacLeod soon discovers that they are not alone. Mako has tracked them down once again, and he is determined to capture Kassandra and get his revenge on MacLeod.

MacLeod must use all of his strength and skill to defeat Mako and protect Kassandra. Meanwhile, Katya faces her own internal conflict as she is torn between her duty as a Valkyrie and her desire to help her friends.

As the episode reaches its climax, MacLeod and Katya must work together to overcome their adversaries and save Kassandra. In the end, they are successful, and Kassandra's powers are restored. However, the experience has left a lasting impact on both MacLeod and Katya, as they grapple with the reality of their immortal existence and the choices they must make in order to protect the innocent.

Overall, "The Valkyrie" is a thrilling and action-packed episode that explores the themes of duty, loyalty, and sacrifice. The episode showcases the talents of the show's lead actors, such as Adrian Paul and guest star Claire Yarlett, and includes several exciting fight sequences and dramatic moments. Fans of Highlander will not want to miss this exciting installment in the series.