Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons

The high point of this episode has got to be Captain Ochre. As one of the oft forgotten or pushed into the background characters in favour of Scarlet and Blue, this really was his crowning moment. Sure, his assignment ended in the destruction of Vandon Base and the deaths of his men, but the guy he was protecting survived, but he carried the episode for most of the first half and did sterling job in directly the Angels.



My only niggle with this episode is how the laziest man in the world (although in Supermarionation land that doesn't say much) Carney managed to break into two security bases with such simple tricks and a remote control plane. It really doesn't speak well for Spectrum Security. But, as mentioned before, this good episode, especially if you're a fan of Captain Ochre.

The Mysterons intend to kill the joint presidents of Europe and so Captain Black shoots dead Professor Carney - a good scene too. The now Mysteronised Carney sets about trying to ensure mayhem...



NOTES:



Captain Ochre nearly dies :-o



Carney's clever, but a simple set-up ensures his downfall...



Carney has a computerised home - even his drinks trolley can be controlled.