Ep2 - Highlander Franchise

In this episode of R Rating, we’re tackling the Highlander franchise — a cult saga that spans movies, TV shows, and even spin-offs. Starting with Highlander (1986), starring Christopher Lambert, Clancy Brown, and the legendary Sean Connery, the franchise gave us the immortal Connor MacLeod and the unforgettable line: “There can be only one.” From there, the series grew into a mix of sequels, a long-running TV show, and a fandom that refuses to let it die. We’ll break down the original film, Highlander II, Highlander III, Endgame, The Source, and the Highlander TV series, looking at what worked, what didn’t, and why the franchise still has such a dedicated following despite its ups and downs. Is Highlander a cult classic that deserves more recognition, or a series that lost its way after the first film? If you’re a fan of fantasy, action-adventure, sword fights, immortals, and cult 80s/90s franchises, this is the deep dive for you. Expect honest takes, nostalgia, and plenty of love for the franchise that gave us immortals battling across centuries. Tune in, subscribe, and join the R Rating community for more raw, unfiltered movie reviews and franchise breakdowns every week. If you like what we do, and you want to support us, consider joining our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/c/Rrating?utm_source=campaign-search-results Dan's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/themongoolishow https://www.youtube.com/@MongoolisMovieShow Brian's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/run_seven https://www.youtube.com/@RunSeven Will's Channels https://www.twitch.tv/cleaningagent https://www.youtube.com/@CleaningAgent Chapters (00:00:00) - Mongoolie's Movie Madness(00:00:20) - The Highlander Franchise Review(00:04:39) - How The Immortals Should Be Played(00:09:22) - vs. Highlander: The Rules(00:11:31) - Ideal for The Dark Knight(00:12:40) - The Highlander: The Second Movie(00:15:31) - McLeod vs Sean Connery(00:18:20) - "The Dark Knight" Review(00:18:40) - Sean Connery In 'The Phantom'(00:20:03) - Why is Highlander's Sword Fights Just Not Up To Par?(00:22:53) - Christopher Lambert In The Tarzan Franchise(00:27:41) - Clancy Brown's Performance as Kurgan(00:28:15) - Freddy Krueger In The Dark(00:30:00) - The Aerial Shot In The Wrestling(00:31:37) - The End of The Maze(00:34:42) - Throne of the Gates(00:37:37) - "The Dark Knight"(00:37:52) - Mad Max: Soundtrack Score(00:39:44) - Indiana Jones 2 Review(00:42:18) - Mad Max: Into the Dark(00:44:17) - Overall Movie Review(00:46:27) - The First Move(00:47:00) - Highlander 2: The Quickening vs. The Original Movie(00:50:13) - Highlander 2: The shield and the ozone(00:52:33) - Why Ramirez Comes Back in '(00:53:40) - Alien: The Movie Review(00:56:04) - How They Came Back : The Quickening(00:59:16) - Sean Connery In The Immortal Movie(01:01:02) - Sean Connery On The Movie(01:02:14) - Train Scene In The Sorcerer(01:04:24) - Return of the Jedi(01:06:46) - The Phantom Returns(01:08:42) - Highlander: The Quickening (2018)(01:11:48) - Highlander 3 The Sorcerer vs. The Sorcerer DVD(01:13:48) - The Immortal Drama(01:17:07) - Tyler on The Dark Knight(01:18:07) - The Highlander: The Sorcerer ((01:20:13) - Immortal Family(01:21:32) - The Adopted Child In The Highlander Movie(01:24:11) - The Dark Knight Returns(01:25:58) - The Dark Side Of The Immortal(01:30:01) - How To Behead an Immortal(01:31:16) - Immortals vs The Good(01:32:09) - Good Play Or Bad Play?(01:32:32) - Highlander 3, The First Dimension(01:35:49) - The Sorcerer(01:38:54) - The Dark Knight(01:39:08) - The Highlander: Endgame Review(01:41:13) - The Immortal Movie Review(01:44:26) - The Dark Ages Movie Review(01:46:14) - "Highlander 3"(01:47:24) - The Dark Ages Reboot Explained(01:49:53) - Highlander vs. The Dark Lord(01:52:11) - The Highlander: The Female Immortal(01:56:00) - The Worst Movie In The Franchise(01:58:15) - Dark Age (2018) Review(02:01:05) - Highlander: The Movie Review(02:03:04) - Overall Score for "5"(02:03:29) - Highlander 5 The Source Review(02:07:15) - Highlander Movie Review