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I think the webmaster was bang on when he said that this would have made a fine Diana Rigg episode. It has all the ingredients: a memorable, deadly mastermind; style; wit; quirkiness; and a disturbing undercurrent of mystery. The basic idea, based on the true findings of a pathologist, is an excellent one and the graveyard scenes create a brooding atmosphere. The cracker shop girl and Steed share some excellent flirtatious scenes but, for me, what makes this episode one of the best ever is the mélange of guest villains. The failing doctor Macombie, beautifully played by John Le Mesurier, and the diabolical mastermind, Roy Hopkins, cleverly portrayed by Philip Locke, have a wonderfully explosive relationship. No wonder they were both asked back during the Emma Peel era. The clients Benson and Mrs Turner are also interesting, well-rounded characters. This is, IMHO, one of those few 'perfect' episodes which represent The Avengers at its very best. |
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