An immortal Scottish warrior battles for centuries, leading to a gritty, epic showdown in modern New York.
Pulpy and suspenseful. A full-attention watch at a brisk pace. Emotionally it carries some weight.
Streaming on Prime Video, Peacock, Hoopla (free), The Roku Channel (free), Fandango at Home (free), Pluto TV (free) and 2 more.
Nothing past what an R promises: moderate sex and nudity, and brutal violence.
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He fought his first battle on the Scottish Highlands in 1536. He will fight his greatest battle on the streets of New York City in 1986. His name is Connor MacLeod. He is immortal.
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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