Lots of things have turned 30 this year.

Just a few examples:The Legend Of Zelda, Pixar, the M25.

Fine institutions, but did any of them spawn a mostly superior TV series in 1992?

Dont let the fact that it was made in the 90s put you off.

The series follows the adventures of Duncan MacLeod (cousin of the movies Connor).

There, I think that covers it.

If this confuses you, then for Gods sake dont watchHighlander II.

Its a series with an ever-changing cast of characters where nobody is safe.

This montage inspired Brian May to write the beloved Queen songWho Wants To Live Forever.

Youll never hear KansasDust In The Windin the same way again.

I mean, its the fantasyCluedoversion of a murder mystery but it hits exactly the right tone.

Christ, even a young Danny Dyer was in two episodes.

Darius was a 1900-year old former general who turned away from war.

In his heyday he would have been the kind of villain that Duncan needed to stop.

The thing is, he doesnt seem to actually regret it.

To deny what I was is to deny what I am, he says to Duncan at one point.

This was a show that knew the strengths of its cast and used them well.

Part of the joy of watching this show is watching the characters develop as the seasons go on.

Duncan goes from a stoic, all-wise immortal to someone whos questioning what his role is.

This is a show where even the good guys are actively decapitating folks just to survive.

But this is something they fixed as time went on.

Nobody is the villain of their own story.

One of the recurring storylines is that of a fallen friend.

Say you were to take my advice and start watching this.

Then skip ahead to episode 13,Band Of Brothers.

Lets not forget the reason most people start watching in the first place: the fantastic swordfights.

Over a period of six years, the swordmasters became very good at putting great fights together.

It worked, as the swordfights are one of the better elements of the TV show.

Nearly every week, you were guaranteed a great final battle.

Some people might not like the spiritualism that implies, but thats okay.

In many ways,Highlanderis so 90s it hurts.

Any show that can so skillfully mash philosophical debates with unparalleled swordplay is surely worth watching.