Connor’s Death Scene | Adrian Paul's Daily Thoughts
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I love these videos where Adrian gives his thoughts on Highlander !!!
Adrian, I both loved and hated that scene. I was a huge fan of the original Highlander...had the whole movie memorized when I was a kid...lol. So, for that reason, I hated this scene. However, the symbolism of it was amazing, both from actors' stand point as as characters. from actors' stand point, it was like Christopher was passing the Highlander torch to you. From the character stand point, it's like a student who graduates and creates his own art style, separate from the teacher's teachings...essentially killing the teacher in order to grow past the teachings. There is a scene I think I would have added to Endgame, though. Something like: Duncan goes home after the fight with Connor and has an emotional moment where he is holding both katanas, puts his own away and fights Kell with Connor's katana.
I remember crying lol I was very into the series. You are both amazing actors 🌹
I cried when Duncan, ( not intentionally, took his apprentice, Richie….) I can recall leaping from my seat and shouting,”NO!!…”
@@ericnorrington1314 yea that was pretty brutal
I actually watched this for the first time in a few years, and when Duncan says “I love you Connor” that made it real for me. Truly an emotional scene, but monumental at the same time. One of my favourite scenes from ANY movie.
Had to go back and watch that scene again. It was sad, because Connor and Duncan always had a playfulness to their friendship, despite the dark loneliness that being an immortal would bring. That changed once Connor made his decision. Yeah a bond was broken, also leaving no chance for a bond like that to happen again for Duncan. The death of Connor is a death of a part of Duncan as well.
‘Endgame’ was the first movie I took my girlfriend to, of whom would eventually become my wife. The scene where Connor and Duncan fought each other was emotional for me, because very much in contrast to the Highlander series, first episode-the showdown boiled to one immortal brother dying at the hands of another. My wife didn’t understand the impact upon it, with her not being familiar with the movies and the series. I must admit that there was a slight bit of a bittersweet tearful sorrow, even after Duncan defeated Kell, because it took the loss of a very good immortal, in the likes of Connor, that many fans also cherished over the years, including myself, in order for good to triumph. I believe that it was understandable that Connor would die, since losing Rachel was his final straw of having the art to live. I guess Connor’s death would become his release from loneliness that he could never out run.
I still remember seeing it in the theater. That was a very emotional scene. The fight between you and Donnie yen was next level.
It was an emotional scene and you both did an outstanding job making it believable. I think the two of you as actors had a special chemistry that is pretty rare. Made the scene even that much more powerful
It was heart breaking for me, seeing them through the centuries only for one to beg the other to end it. The pain Duncan went through is excruciating for me to see what he was for to due.
P. S. Highlander the series will always remain my favorite show of all time, and Duncan my favorite character and you really brought him to life with an amazing job of acting
I enjoyed the scene and I felt that genuine loss Duncan experienced in that scene. Great fight scene.
I just rewatched the scene. Truly powerful acting. the music really adds to the emotion. Connor knows the truth and Duncan struggles with the bonds they shared, but ultimately understands that Connor is right. I think it truly was the best way for Connor to be resolved. And Duncan thus becomes the strongest immortal, and lord of illusions.
Highlander will always have a place in my heart, loved the movies and series. I wonder how this planned reboot will turn out, although I feel it will be lacking without the music from Queen.
One of the toughest moments in all Highlander to watch because we had lived and struggled with both characters for so long.
Years before Game of Thrones, this was a a GOT moment where you didn’t know exactly what would happen and you didn’t know who to root for.
Also, if an immortal became tired of the game and tired of endless life it would make sense for them to give their quickening to a friend instead of some random jerk who challenged them.
I watched this and just went to re-watch Endgame, it's been years since I watched it. The scene hit me harder now then it did when I saw it in the theater. I think 22 years of life since the first viewing gave me some perspective of Connors pain. Connor had reached his end and immortality (along with Jacob Kell) took it's toll on him. He was a brother doing what was best for the one person he truly loved. Gifting his life to Duncan giving him all the help he could to defeat Kell. It was a beautiful scene and very well acted from both of you. I'm man enough to say I cried.
I just rewatched that scene to refresh my memory - it was great acting, showing the tragedy of Duncan losing his father/elder brother figure by his own hand, looking so wretched and forlorn, not wanting to do it. It was so sad that Connor had to die, but it would have been worse for me if it had been Duncan. Still, I'm in a bit of tears now, and that happens extremely rarely. Yes, this scene is extraordinarily emotional for us Highlander fans ........
I just saw that last night and I felt so bad. When I watched the four parts of Duncan’s life including when he came back from the dead and his father seemed to disown Duncan that hurt. All the losses he suffered. Surprised Duncan didn’t go mad.
Very similar to that scene was in the episode Courage where Duncan is forced to kill Brian Cullen...I actually found that one more emotional
I would love the show to return
Me and my brother went to the theatre to watch that movie, I freaking LOVED it.
I watched End Game last week on Starz. Highlander (movies & series) had many emotional scenes. The death of Connor scene was quite emotional but it is not the top emotional moment on my list. Every time I hear a certain song, it brings me back to the most emotional scene for me in the Highlander series.
But it was emotional at the same time, and you did a great job, both of you
I remember thinking after Kell broke the rules. (Killing on Holy ground) Methos would have shot in and offed him. Duncan would be pissed Connor would not care. Methos would justify he was not going to play by the rules neither was, I couldn't just watch two great immortals die.
I could actually have seen Methos doing this and having come up with a perfectly reasonable explanation for it, regardless of the risk of violating "the rules".
It was very sad to watch but I also think it moulded Duncan to be even stronger for future fights ahead
was a great scene, watched it in the theater. In fact it was way better in the theater because the DVD version blurs out the JVC logo in the background and its a bit distracting. I do not remember it being like that in the theater. Love these videos Keep up the good work!
I've cleared my eyes.All the times I've watched the show..loved the music loved you both in the show
Broke my heart to see Connor go but to see how Duncan came back stronger and fought for him was great. I would have loved a whole movie of flashbacks and history between Duncan and Connor instead of modern. If they end up doing a new Highlander they should make it a period piece for a few movies and lead it up to modern day.
That scene always makes me get teary eyed...
Being as I was more of a Duncan fan and my buddy a Connor fan, it made for funny moment in the theater that day, my buddy screaming "wtf?!" And me kind of chuckling, just glad it wasn't you!
End Game was awesome from start to finish and it was emotional now I am going to watch it LOL!!! It was a damn good movie great job, Adrian Paul.
When I saw the Conner death scene I was sad because Conner had been around since the first movie and you get to see him progress as time goes on and then to see him train Duncan was something and I hated for Conner to leave that way
Adrian, I have been a huge fan of yours for years! And I love your UA-cam channel! You're awesome! I can't wait to see you at fanboy in Knoxville TN on July 8th! I'm so excited! ☺️❤
The Highlander television show was definitely one of the best television shows of the time and Adrian Paul was the best Highlander. 👍
The thing I recall the most about that scene 20 years later is actually the giant JVC in the background lol
You gentlemen are the best
You were awesome..especially with the fifights, music everything
one fact about Adrian;
When they were making the series, they originally had Adrian cast as Connor, but out of high respects towards Lambert, Adrian suggested creating a whole new character, and that is where Duncan came from.
That amount of respect and admiration towards not just the character of Connor, but towards Lambert himself, it truly felt that there was some levels of emotion filming that entire duel.
My take, and I may be in the wrong here.
the first episode “The Gathering” is labled as the Passing Of The Torch, but to me, Duncan taking Connor’s head is the ultimate passing of the torch saying
“You’re the MacLeod now. It’s your job being the Highlander.”
and the whole emotional aspects of not just Endgame, or the show. But the whole franchise entirely is why I have been a huge fan for the past 22, almost 23 years.
It was emotional and though we knew it had to happen sometime, it was thought provoking. One I have wondered about was Darius. That death was unexpected and moved me. Did I miss something? Thanks big guy. 🙂
The actor actually died in real life...
It had been a while and I didn't quite remember how I responded to that scene emotionally, so I looked for the clip on You Tube. It's here, and I do remember. Duncan was completely resigned when he said, "I love you, Conner." It was the combination of resignation and expression of love. It was his look, his countenance. That's when I felt the tears welling up. Embarrassed by my own vulnerability, I immediately put my fist through a brick wall to recapture my womanhood.
I was very emotional when I saw the scene play out watching it for the first time in theaters. I still get a little emotional whenever I do a series marathon that I end with endgame. First time I saw it kept telling myself that you're heroes...brothers, You shouldn't have to kill each other just to stop one powerful immortal. In the highlander tv series Duncan has gone up against so many powerful immortals who had the power to cause illusions. Just finished watching the episode in season 3 where Duncan faced an immortal who used an illusion of an adversary wearing a cloak and made Duncan believe he was going insane) as well as in the movies, part 3 sorcerer. What would have been a great twist was what if Jacob Kell could split into 2 people and each take on a Highlander. Maybe 1 would fall and 1 wouldn't,
I remember going to the show to see it. It was in New Brunswick, Canada in a packed theater. I was devastated!!! Lol The Highlander is a great franchise and any fan would hurt after any hero is killed off. That is all. Cheers Adrian!
Watching Stan's death was very emotional for me
Dude looks damn good for being in his 60s!
I am not shocked it was one take. I think the raw emotion is hard to maintain and using the first take was a great idea.
When you think about the world the Immortals live in, they probably all need to (at the very least) grapple with the concept of dueling and beheading a beloved friend or mentor or a loved one; because even those who promised to never duel each other knew that there was always a chance they would be the last two left in a world where (and this is both the central goal and central tragedy of the world the Immortals inhabit) the can be only one.
Like... Even the most villainous (like the Kurgan or Kanis) lived long enough lives to have still had people they cared about, people they admired or even loved, and some of those might have been Immortals themselves and maybe, for them, that is the reason they became so callous: the realization that they would either lose each Immortal they called friend to the blade of another foe OR would have to be the one to take that head themselves... well that would harden a heart in many cases, wouldn't it?
Duncan just happened to be one of those unfortunate few who had to do it... but he chose to let it ennoble his spirit rather than harden it.
Connor was just tired
Immortals having to see their loved ones die over and over again . That’s a sad life , but killing your own kinsmen , I don’t know if I could do it .
There can be only one
I love this show its great even the music
I love that scene. The student becoming the one the master!
I have watched it 100x and I still get emotional
I hadn't seen the Highlander series out of loyalty to Connor, so during Endgame, I was like, "Who does this young upstart, Duncan, think he is?" Now having completed the series, I'll have to rewatch Endgame with new appreciation for it's Easter eggs and hidden facets.
I do have to say, that I was really hoping for another cameo from Lambert in the series. 6 seasons I waited! Lol
I think that scene was very tastefully done. I personally don't count "The Source." So, for me "Endgame" was truly the end for this chapter of Highlander. It was very well done.
I found it emotionally charged, but I'll admit, I always liked Duncan better than Conner. Needless to say, if one of them had to die, in my book it had to be Conner. The acting by both was amazing. The only time Duncan seemed more crushed was during the infamous "Jimmy" scene with Methos.
I didn’t want it to happen but I got the feeling when Connor, taught Duncan that, Blade trapped behind the back move, something bad was coming…..
Love the show..want it back
I was a mess😭😭😭watching that scene.
Two GREAT actors! Ditto Sean! Ditto Werner and Stan. Highlander TV & Movies I loved most all the cast and guest cast. Adrian Paul is still my fav. Don't tell Connery that or I'd loose my head! ❤
I would love for you both to come back. Withe music fron queen
It was REALLY well done.
It was sad to see the end of Conner you both conveyed the sadness the scene deserved perfectly and the music used for the scene was excellent
Endgame as a whole has some issues but that scene is a franchise highlight for me. Very well done.
THEshow was awesome...do it again
Yeah I was gutted watching it ! There can be only 1 ! Brilliance
Rewatching highlander tv show. Good stuff
The series' biggest shortcoming was probably that Connor wasn't in it at least once per season.
it was a sad moment, but at the same time a passing of the torch. i think in Connor's mind that, if someday he had to die, better off giving up his energy to someone he cared for, his kin, his last gift to protect those he cared for most. hopefully, with Connor's energy strengthening Duncan, Duncan would understand his kinsman more than he ever realized, his memories and why Connor did some of the things he did in his lifetime.
In my head canon, Connor's spirit is reborn as the Son of Duncan at the end of The Source that way he can be alive for Highlander 2 and the beginning of the animated series.
You were great...I watched the show ..the music from queen
It is making me very emotional
I always thought Connor should've come out of his slump and he and Duncan fought Kell and his band together. I get that it was meant as a "passing of the torch" but Duncan had already been "The Highlander" for many years, it felt unnecessary.
I just saw Endgame on UA-cam. I don’t know if it was how it was put up because scenes would get large and then small and the sound was cruddy, but to be honest the movie wasn’t spectacular except for that fight scene. I felt awful for Connor. I researched the Highlander movie with Mr. Lambert and Connery and really liked Connor.
I saw Endgame in the theater and the Connor death scene is one of the most memorable. Right below Richie’s death in the Series.
Hopefully highlander can came back here my question would like to ask Paul are you still in touch with Chris
New Highlander series. Jared Padalecki as Moose MacLeod. Theme song Carry on Wayward Son.
That's funny AF...I'm a huge fan of both Highlander and Supernatural. Moose MacLeod...LOL
not watching it. most hollywood actors are satanic pedovore commies. not getting my money or time regardless.
@@condoin72 why thank you. Funny stuff like that pops in my mind on occasion, had to share it.
It made sense to me that Duncan would win such a fight if it came down to it. I feel the scene was done well and with respect and with honest emotion.
It's time for a franchise wide reboot. I've heard rumors Henry Cavill as Connor & Ryan Reynolds as Duncan. I could picture vin diesel as the Kurgan. They can fix all the errors like the highlander 1 ending
It’s Duncan MacLeod of the Clan MacLeod, and he fights when he’s challenged🤩
You are awesome
You are still the best looking man I have seen.
When I first saw it in the theater it wasn't emotional. I saw highlander 3 in the theater also. I didn't watch the series except for scenes when I woke up at around 1:30 a.m. years later when the DVDs came out, I watched the series, then I watched Endgame again, then it was emotional
I love the music
It was such a poignant moment, that passing of the torch and wrapping up Connor's story in the process.
if anyone should have Conner's quickening is Duncan.. heartbreaking to have to kill your friend but sadly it needed to be done
I watched the show..I remember Tesa
I enjoyed endgame I liked the passing of the torch moment however the execution of the scene was where I found issue.
Connor had given up hope from the very start of the movie so hid fight with Duncan didn't hold as much weight as it could of had connor kept his fire and forced Duncan to kill him
Or if connor had lost his fire just before the fight instead, so it would be a final lesson rather than a mercy killing.
That's my take at least the emotional moment was good I just felt it was rushed and connor wasn't really a role in the movie to have the sizable Impact it could have had
What do you think of them coming out with more Highlanders? Anyone u think would make a good movie - maybe Chad Stalheski
Adrian did you ever audition as a guest star on smallville? And would have liked to work with John Schneider?
I didn’t care for it, I understand it, but killing off Connor, the one who started it all (and was the original winner) only to work him into the series so to speak and then kill him was weird. Not to mention Connor basically giving up in the movie, I thought it did a major disservice to that character and the franchise as a whole.
I actually liked the Conner quickening better than Jacob kell quickening.
It was a sad scene. Very emotional for the character of Connor McLeod. Duncan didn't want to but Connor knew that he had to because Duncan was the better of the two.. Connor knew that Duncan would have a better chance at beating Jacob. Like Connor said then and there that this has to happen.. And made sure in the end that it did..Good day to you Adrian..
My favorite part of the scene is that JVC sign, who's with me?
For me it was a magical and very emotional, powerful scene. I also hated and loved it at the same time.
My Problem with Endgame was Bruce Payne. He was overacting in nearly all scenes, which ruined a lot of the atmosphere to me
I will admit I got choked up. I know why it was done. Both behind the scenes and in the movie. As a fan of both movie's and show. It was hard to watch. DUNCAN for having to do it. And CONNOR for forcing it. 😢
You are Awesome..sordid fights were awesome
II will get back to you
You are great
Hello again..I ve got a few things to do and get back to you I'm always busy when I have to work
You are awesome
You are great...Highlander is awesome
I watched most of end game
but stayed away from the ending. Didn’t like it, too shiny and hair-stylish Hollywood... i love Christopher’s Highlander movies and Adrian.... you ARE thee ultimate Highlander!!!!!!
Do you think that Connor thought he was gonna win or he was hoping Duncan would win? What are your thoughts?
Don't forget...will get back. To you
Mr. Paul. Please rematch the entire series. I noticed a couple less known actors were refused in the series. But not Chris. In my opinion. Your episodes. Homeland, Comes a horseman. Had a lot more depth story and the background into History of Duncan's past. That could have been an opportunity to add Chris into the series and wasn't in the last episode. What gives on the mystery of "Brotherhood " and lack of emotion?
Both of you are magnificent in the show....I need a little time...I'm very emotional about things that I care about
I wish you both the best and I want you both ❤️ back
I WILLnever forget..you both.
I watched the show all of the time..as soon as I heard. O WOULD STOP AND RUN TO SEATTLE IN TO WATCH...love you
If you return I would beso happy
I ❤️ you.I loved the show..loved the music and was glued to the TV
The show was great you both were great and I would love a return
You guys did it better than obi wan / Anakin.
I love the show.
It is awesome...I think it would be 👍|!!❤❤
Will talk again..have a couple of things to do
Did not forget you..