Quintessential poll - series 4 the Emma Peel monohchromes

[Allard]

Typically fans of tv shows get asked what is their favourite episode. I want to ask which episode you think or experience as being most typical of each series of The Avengers. So NOT your favourite, but which episode you think represents a certain series best. Fourth poll: The Emma Peel monochromes.


Please elaborate in a reply if you have more than one episode (the forum will only allow one vote) or if you wish to discuss or motivate your choice.

[Brugeoise]

In my view, it's a tie between Dial a Deadly Number and The Master Minds. I ended up voting for the former, simply because it is the one of the two I happen to like more.

Nevertheless, I think Death at Bargain Prices will be a clear favourite. While the episode is an indisputable gem and a hallmark, not only of the season but of the whole show, I find Steed and Emma's relationships still a bit too harsh, too "Cathy-Gale-ish" to consider it archetypal.

[mousemeat]

In my view, it's a tie between Dial a Deadly Number and The Master Minds. I ended up voting for the former, simply because it is the one of the two I happen to like more.

Nevertheless, I think Death at Bargain Prices will be a clear favourite. While the episode is an indisputable gem and a hallmark, not only of the season but of the whole show, I find Steed and Emma's relationships still a bit too harsh, too "Cathy-Gale-ish" to consider it archetypal.

great episode...dial.....but you know what ? Castle De'ath and master minds, ain't too shabby either that whole season. is primo

[Frankymole]

Death at Bargain Prices for me. Although it doesn't have much location footage, I do find the repartee between Steed and Mrs Peel to be at its absolute best.

John Steed : I asked the chief predator where to find you and he said, "Our Mrs. Peel is in ladies' underwear." I rattled up the stairs three at a time.
Emma Peel : Merry quips department on the fifth floor, sir.

Jarvis : Mrs. Peel?
Emma Peel : Yes?
Jarvis : Jarvis. House Dick.
[she gives him a quizzical look]
Jarvis : Detective.

Emma Peel : So that's what they meant. I heard some of the staff talking about the King upstairs.
John Steed : He's here?
Emma Peel : Hm-hm, living at the top of the building. A disued department's been converted for him.
John Steed : Really? Where is it?
Emma Peel : The Department of Discontinued Lines.
[hits Steed on the nose with a pencil]
Emma Peel : You should fit in rather well.
John Steed : That's a matter of opinion.

John Steed : What on earth's that?
Emma Peel : Hm. Oh, it's an exploded molecular construction.
John Steed : So that's what hit me.
Emma Peel : Would you like a drink?
John Steed : Intravenously!

[mousemeat]

Death at Bargain Prices for me. Although it doesn't have much location footage, I do find the repartee between Steed and Mrs Peel to be at its absolute best.

John Steed : I asked the chief predator where to find you and he said, "Our Mrs. Peel is in ladies' underwear." I rattled up the stairs three at a time.
Emma Peel : Merry quips department on the fifth floor, sir.

Jarvis : Mrs. Peel?
Emma Peel : Yes?
Jarvis : Jarvis. House Dick.
[she gives him a quizzical look]
Jarvis : Detective.


Emma Peel : So that's what they meant. I heard some of the staff talking about the King upstairs.
John Steed : He's here?
Emma Peel : Hm-hm, living at the top of the building. A disued department's been converted for him.
John Steed : Really? Where is it?
Emma Peel : The Department of Discontinued Lines.
[hits Steed on the nose with a pencil]
Emma Peel : You should fit in rather well.


John Steed : That's a matter of opinion.

John Steed : What on earth's that?
Emma Peel : Hm. Oh, it's an exploded molecular construction.
John Steed : So that's what hit me.
Emma Peel : Would you like a drink?
John Steed : Intravenously!

exactly...that dialogue is as good as it gets..snappy, witty, and more...the interaction between Peel and Steed is so delicious...