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Regular
Price $49.98
Starring:
Directed By:
Ray Austin,
Paolo Barzman,
Dennis Berry,
Clay Borris,
Jerry Ciccoritti,
Rated: NR (Not Rated)
Release Date: 1992-10-06
Studio: Starz / Anchor Bay
Format:
Box set,
Color,
DVD-Video,
Full Screen,
NTSC,
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Customer Reviews for
Highlander The Series - Season 6
Sixth Season Not Necessary
This season was really not necessary! They should have extended season five to include the first and last two episodes of this season. These were the only episodes relevent to the Highlander story. The first two episodes conclude the story that ended season five with Duncan fighting the demon Ariman and killing Ritchie in the process. The last two episodes were the series finale. The rest of the episodes focus on various new characters and their stories. Duncan MacCleod was barely in any of them and only played minor roles. There were one or two episodes that he wasn't even in! It seems to me that the producers were introducing new characters in search of a spin-off, which ended up being the ill-fated Highlander The Raven. Although Amanda was a great character, she couldn't carry an entire series. Still, it's worth having this season to complete your collection and the episodes that focus on other characters are entertaining nontheless.Highlander The Series - Season 6
Weakest Season......But Has Its Good Points
Season 6 of Highlander was easily the weakest of the seasons BUT it does have its moments.
Let me say that the first two episodes "Avatar" and "Armaggedon" did not fit the Highlander world at all though I can respect what they were trying to do. Have the immortal scottsman Duncan Macleod face off with the ULTIMATE immortal Arimon (aka Satan to me).
As a man who was brought up in a Christian home, that part of me could appreciate what it was trying to do. Have Duncan defeat the ultimate evil but how without using his usual weapons (his military experience, martial arts, his famous dragon-head Katana sword)? As a Highlander fan, it just didn't fit into this world at all. I know its science-fiction but its Sci-Fi that's grounded in reality. This one went more to the left than usual.
As for the rest of the season, most of the episodes were average at best though I did like "Unusual Suspects" (a comedy episode with Roger Daltry) and the one where its just Methos and Joe Dawson in an episode.
The reason to get this season at all is the final two episodes called "To Be..." and "Or Not To Be". They, at least, let Highlander: The Series end on a high note. Otherwise, its pretty much a "casting call" for female actors for the eventual spin-off Highlander: The Raven. I've never seen it so I won't comment on it but most slam it as bad!
Back to this season, it isn't a total waste of money but I wouldn't pay no more than $30 for it! Anything past that is robbery for this season!Highlander The Series - Season 6
Downhill since Season 3
If you love Duncan, Richie and Amanda, this is a big disappoinntment. If you like Fitz, then he shows up a few times. Since I love Duncan and Amanda, I was disappointed at first. Not the usual Highlander I'm used to. But some of the female leads, who were in fact auditioning for the spin-off, were quite beautiful and also had fun stories. I guess I wish we had seen more of Amanda in this season still playing off Duncan.
Overall, I deduct for the season being too little about the traditional characters, even though apart from that the stories were better than average for TV.Highlander The Series - Season 6
A mixed bag
I really hesitated on giving this four stars, but felt I had no choice. While there are several excellent episodes in the final season, there are some real clunkers as well--and by clunkers, I mean putridly bad episodes that should never have been filmed.
Do note that there are several episodes where Adrian Paul (by contract) did not appear.
Still, it's a must have for Highlander fans.Highlander The Series - Season 6
Disappointing
I've enjoyed the Highlander series and was looking forward to a great finish for a great series....however, I was greatly disappointed. With the exception of the two-part finale, all the other episodes were lacking. Duncan McLeod isn't even in most of them--instead the episodes are just bad attempts at spin-offs. The only upside to sitting through them is Duncan being the love interest of the female stars. Quite disappointing for the amount of money. Not the same caliber as the other series sets.Highlander The Series - Season 6
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