Episode 23: The New Avengers
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Another expert Killer is on the
loose. This one is named Scapina: Special Computerised Automated Project In North America,
a.k.a. Plan X-41. In an attempt to corner the faceless agent, the Avengers arrive in Toronto to meet
a man who will identify him for a cool million. The deal is scrubbed, however, when the
contact is attacked and later dies in an escape attempt. Whilst investigating files at security HQ, Purdey discovers that time flies whether you're having fun
or not—and finds herself trapped inside a murderous building after hours!
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Fond memories from nearly twenty years ago quickly evaporated upon seeing this one again. Methinks that, for whatever reason, my recollections centered
on one silly line by Purdey: "Trams, cars, and Pickin' Chicken Barbecues." (I guess you had to be there.)
Sadly, this "been there, done that" installment is so full of holes that Swiss cheese looks positively solid by
comparison. To enhance the holes are lame car chases, lame guest performances, lame humor (capped by Scapina spelling out "Help!" while he drowns), and a highly
annoying overuse of zoom lenses. Purdey makes it somewhat worthwhile—she's
the only one with a sense of humor—but it's not enough to raise this one
from the dustbin.
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Acronym Alert: SCAPINA is the Special Computerised Automatic Project In North America.
