Ep 15. Promises
- TV-14
- March 2, 1996
- 48 min
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7.5 (151)
In Highlander season 4 episode 15, titled "Promises," Duncan MacLeod finds himself embroiled in a web of deceit and betrayal when he agrees to protect a drug-addicted former lover. The episode begins with Duncan discovering that Annie Devlin, a woman he once loved and believed to be dead, is actually alive and living in a seedy part of town. Annie is now addicted to heroin and working as a prostitute, and she reaches out to Duncan for help when she finds herself in danger from her drug dealer.
Despite his reservations, Duncan agrees to help Annie, and the two of them go on the run from the drug dealer and his goons. As they flee through the city, Duncan learns the truth about what has happened to Annie in the years since he last saw her. He discovers that Annie has been trapped in a cycle of addiction and abuse, and that her former boyfriend (and Duncan's old enemy) Richie Ryan was responsible for getting her hooked on drugs in the first place.
As they run from danger, Annie and Duncan begin to reconnect and reminisce about their past together. They share memories of their idyllic life in Paris, and Duncan admits that he still has feelings for Annie despite her addiction and the pain she has caused him in the past.
Meanwhile, the drug dealer and his goons track Annie and Duncan down to a run-down hotel, where they confront the two of them in a brutal fight. In the chaos, Duncan is able to take out the drug dealer and his henchmen, but not before Annie is fatally shot.
As she lies dying in Duncan's arms, Annie makes him promise to take care of her young son, who she had abandoned while struggling with addiction. Duncan agrees, and in the final moments of the episode, he is seen meeting the young boy for the first time.
"Promises" is an emotional and action-packed episode of Highlander that explores the themes of addiction, betrayal, and redemption. With powerful performances from the cast and stunning fight choreography, this episode is a standout in the series and a must-watch for fans of the show.
