In the original film "Highlander", the warrior Ramírez says immortals will fight and kill each other and take each other's power until "the time of the Gathering." He then explains further, "When only a few of us are left, we will feel an irresistible pull towards a far away land, to fight for the Prize." The time of the Gathering is not consistent throughout the movies and series. In the film, the time of the Gathering is 1985 and the "far away land" is New York City. In "Highlander: The Series", protagonist Duncan MacLeod believes during season 1 that the time of the Gathering is drawing near, as there aren't many immortals left alive (relative to the number that used to exist). But it is never clarified how many are left alive nor does Duncan or any other character mention feeling an irresistible pull to a particular place. After season three, references to the Gathering are dropped and it is not certain when it may happen.