Ep 17. Double Jeopardy
- TV-14
- May 3, 1997
- 46 min
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7.4 (146)
In the Highlander season 5 episode 17, titled "Double Jeopardy," the episode begins with Duncan MacLeod and Amanda enjoying a night out in Paris. However, their peaceful evening is abruptly interrupted when they witness the murder of a businessman by a mysterious woman who bears a striking resemblance to Amanda.
As they try to unravel the mystery behind the killer's identity, Duncan and Amanda discover that the woman is actually Amanda's long-lost twin sister, Rebecca Horne. Born in the early 17th century, Rebecca is also an immortal, a renowned swordswoman, and an old flame of Duncan's.
Rebecca reveals that she has been framed for the murder and needs Duncan and Amanda's help in clearing her name. However, as they dig deeper into the case, they realize that the true culprit is someone far closer to home than they ever could have imagined.
As the trio races against time to prove Rebecca's innocence and bring the real killer to justice, they also must confront their own past mistakes and grudges. With intricate sword fights, pulse-pounding action, and a heartfelt storyline, "Double Jeopardy" delivers all the thrills and emotions fans of Highlander have come to expect.