[s1e22] The Hunters File

Duncan MacLeod is visited by his immortal friend, Hugh Fitzcairn, who warns of immortals mysteriously disappearing. After their mutual mentor and friend, the holy immortal Darius, is brutally murdered in his church, Duncan and Fitzcairn realize they are being hunted by mortals rather than other immortals.

The murder of Darius is particularly shocking because it occurs within a church, traditionally "holy ground" where immortals are safe from combat. [S1E22] The Hunters

Duncan must track down the men responsible for Darius's death—a group of renegade Watchers who believe all immortals are "abominations" that must be destroyed to protect humanity. Key Characters and Factions Duncan MacLeod is visited by his immortal friend,

This guide focuses on the 1993 episode , the season one finale of the original Highlander television series. This pivotal episode introduced the series' first major group of antagonists: the renegade Watchers known as "The Hunters". Episode Overview Original Air Date: May 22, 1993 Duncan must track down the men responsible for