The immortals in "Highlander: The Series" do not have the connection to nature that Connor and Ramírez display in the original film. When they use the term "Quickening," they are often referring to the process of one immortal absorbing the energy of another. Adrian Paul explained, "The Quickening is the receiving of all the power and knowledge another immortal has obtained throughout his/her life. It is like the receiving of a sacrament or a massive orgasm." Visually, the release of the Quickening is depicted as a glow or mist emerging from and enveloping the dead immortal's fallen body, sometimes surrounding the victory in wisps of mist as well. Lightning erupts in the area, causing damage and often explosions to varying degrees. On occasion, clouds darken or gather. On some occasions, levitation of the surviving immortal or nearby objects occurs.