Although a little cheesy at times, this live action TV series (produced in Melbourne, Australia) is a great action adventure for kids.

Centred around a group of school kids, they stumble on the hidden lair of the 1950s crimefighter - The Silver Shadow - who now no longer exists. Through contact with the computer programmed with the ex-crimefighter personality, he introduces the kids to crimefighting. In the process, the Shadow's old arch enemy "The Crab" (who now is in a retirement village) has recruited his grand niece to reclaim his evil empire. The Shadow's recruits must face this mastermind and bring him to justice for apparently destroying "The Shadow".

A great show, with some very believeable effects. The Shadowmobile (modelled on a VW Beetle) and the opening scenes with the gang in slow-motion approaching the camera and very batman-esque. The Silver Shadow is played by Tayler Kane (from "Fire" and "The Dish") and there are a few surprise guest appearances from other Aussie actors.

This is probably the best episode of the first part of the series. When a crim escapes he stands off the squad in an amusement park! Despite the fact the park is empty, it certainly holds for great entertainment! John Stanton and Tim Elston are true to form and the ensuing gun battle puts other shows of the time to shame.