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If you've read my reviews of some episodes of this show, you probably can tell I really don't like the formula so often used where the antagonist, usually an Immortal, has the attitude of killing anyone and everyone who doesn't worship him and often those who do. Well this episode has a nice new element thrown in - Methos.

Much of the tension revolves around the fact that Duncan wants to protect Richie, and so many others, but has a moral code that prevents him here. I think the reason why he stops short is multilayered. Kristin was a lover. She mentored him in some ways. She is a woman. (As much as the modern feminist my want to discount that, it seems to be a real motive in Duncan's mind. Perhaps that objection is moot because I don't think this series is one that will appeal to most feminists.)

Duncan is right as it applies to Richie, but Methos is right as it applies to Kristin and Duncan. Sometimes Richie seems so out of his class as an Immortal and his naivety stands out so much sometimes.

Admittedly this 4th season starts with some sad partings, although except for Chalie, the other two were new characters to the audience. S4E4 is possibly a tribute to Tess.

Likewise, it is clear Adrian Paul and Stan Kirsch are not ready for prime time comedy. But so what? Most great comics have a foil. Elizabeth Gracen and Nicholas Campbell were enough to bring out the laughs. Amanda has always been less serious that Mac and her character has become more likeable as we've seen more of her.

I enjoyed this immensely. There weren't really any surprises. Kit's sneezes were a nice touch as was the outcome of the story.