Is there any way to make sense of Highlander continuity?

The first movie has a very definitive ending, Connor is the last immortal, wins the 'prize', becomes a psychic mortal with the know-how to shape humanity's future. And yet, every single sequel/spin-off features more immortals dueling in an everlasting battle for the Prize. How does this work? Highlander 2 and 3 acknowledge some of the events of the first movie, while ignoring the most important element of the film..

The timeline as best as I can make it out...

Connor dies>reborn as an immortal>meets Ramirez for the first time ever>Kurgan Kills Ramirez>Connor meets Duncan>Connor meets Rachel in WWII>The Gathering occurs and last immortals arrive in NYC>They all die except for Connor and Kurgan> Connor wins the prize and becomes a psychic mortal>except he didn't because he meets up with the still alive Duncan and tells him to prepare for the Gathering? WTF>His wifey dies in car accident> a secret immortal awakens> Connor is immortal> Connor wins the Prize and becomes mortal>Duncan fights other immortals>Connor is immortal and fights some dudes and asks Duncan to behead him for a power boost>Connor is old and mortal in the future, where he has saved the world from global warming. Also, his wife died of cancer>More immortals suddenly appear>Immortals are either ancient beings, or aliens>Connor was best buds with Ramirez back before the first movie>Conner kills two immortals, becoming young and immortal again>Ramirez is suddenly alive again>Ramirez is suddenly dead again>Connor kills the remaining immortals>Wins the prize, or he goes to his home planet depending on the version you watch.

Yep, no way does the reboot end with Connor winning the prize.

People cant die, except they die all the time. Also heads roll.

That´s all the info you need to enjoy this excellent franchise.

@Rattle618: Let me add one... um, addendum:

All-Queen Soundtrack

there can be only one!!

i think it was 3 that outright said 2 never happened.

this is from when the film was first released in the theaters. that means if memory serves, they are not aliens from another planet. all that is Xed from the story.

hope that helps.

Yes, whenever you face a tough question/plotwhole/whatever just remember: There can only be one.

All shall be clear from hence forth.