An ancient immortal and Duncan's spiritual mentor. His death in this episode is a major turning point, ending his role as a source of peace and wisdom for MacLeod.

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.

A secret, rogue faction within the Watchers led by James Horton . They break the Watcher's primary rule of non-interference by actively hunting and beheading immortals.

This episode shifts the series' focus from purely "Immortal vs. Immortal" duels to the existential threat posed by humans who know their secret. "Highlander" The Hunters (TV Episode 1993) - IMDb

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