Highlander - “Reunion”

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Highlander fans, have you seen this?

I had saved it in a “Note to self-watch this!” folder and forgot about it, and just now rediscovered it. I have no idea where I originally got the link, but I can’t believe no one else told me about this! It’s a cute little low-budget reunion special featuring Methos, Amanda, and Joe, and it is awesome. I mean, okay, it’s Highlander, so it’s got the requisite cheesy dialogue and over the top acting, but it’s also my three favorite characters being wonderful together. I love these guys. This made me smile so much.

And it’s pure fanservice. All three main characters get a shippy moment with each other, and there’s a totally shippy nod to both Methos/Duncan and Amanda/Duncan. And Amanda’s got a line of pure brilliance that literally took the words out of my mouth and nearly made me fall out my chair. I won’t spoil it, but you’ll know when you see it (it’s about Methos and is exactly what a fan watching would say in that situation).

Plus, even though it’s got the sweet nostalgia that reminds us why we loved these characters and their friendships, it doesn’t forget that they’re still deeply screwed up and morally ambiguous. And, well, as a Highlander fan who watched the show despite the title character, it’s awesome to see my favorite characters out from under Duncan MacLeod’s shadow.

If you’re not a Highlander fan, this probably won’t make any sense, but if you are and, like me, somehow missed seeing it, definitely go watch.

Current Mood: nostalgic & touched

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