The Superlative Seven

Strange Young Man · Post by **Strange Young Man** » Fri Nov 28, 2008 5:05 am

Well to me it is dull and uninteresting. It may be a different format from the Season 5 norm, but different does not equate to interesting. I guess I just didn't find the cliché characters or fake jungle sets that captivating. Not a bad episode, just not that good. But now I'm repeating myself. To each their own, as they say.

Artanis · Post by **Artanis** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:02 pm

Strange Young Man wrote:If I recall correctly the outfit only changes colour when we see interior shots of Emma in her car. I think it is due to the rear projection technique they use which alters the appearance of the suit rather than Diana accidentally wearing the wrong colour- which would be a pretty big miss-hap to go unnoticed.

Thanks for the explanation, SYM. I always thought they were two different outfits.

darren · Post by **darren** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 1:46 pm

The quality of that back projection scene in Murdersville is fairly ropey looking. There's a car scene in "You'll Catch Your Death" which has the same look - Tara's yellow coat changes shade as does her make up.

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Sat Nov 29, 2008 2:56 pm

I agree with SYM. I think it's a fairly dull episode with an uninspired island set. It needed Mrs Peel in it much earlier to add a bit of life. By no means one of the worst, but not a classic.

Boswell · Post by **Boswell** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 12:03 am

It's got Brian Blessed in it!!!! What more do you want!!!

Post by **Allard** » Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:56 am

Boswell wrote:It's got Brian Blessed in it!!!! What more do you want!!!

Earplugs?

cyberrich · Post by **cyberrich** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 2:41 pm

This week I watched superlative seven. As with Epic I loved this first time round, but it doesn't stand up to too many repeat viewings. I would have preferred a more original plot. Borrowing liberally from Agatha Christie is not very original. The set looks a bit shoddy as well. In one scene someone bumps into the balcony wall, which then wobbles like cardboard.
Would have preferred more of Emma, but I guess Diana deserved a week off at some point. Great guests (Charlotte, Donald, Brian B), just a shame they weren't cast in one of the better episodes. Not bad, just decidedly average.
RATING 6 OUT OF 10. 24TH BEST SEASON 5 EPISODE.

Big Sid · Post by **Big Sid** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:01 pm

The first time I saw the Superlative Seven, I really liked it. In fact, I would have rated it as one of my favorite Avengers episodes. But once I saw Dressed to Kill, I couldn't see Superlative Seven as anything but a very pale immitation. I still watch Superlative Seven occasionally, because I like Steed's fancy dress costume and I like Brian Blessed (maybe I'm hard of hearing?). But the other characters aren't nearly as interesting as in Dressed to Kill. IMHO

Rodney · Post by **Rodney** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 4:57 pm

Perhaps my biggest gripe is that the episode is neither very original nor very Avengerish and as many have pointed out the set is uninspired. Plus Brian Blessed's shouting can ruin anything.

Post by **Allard** » Sun Jan 25, 2009 6:45 pm

I thought his appearance in Have I Got News For You was so over the top that it was hilarious. But his role in The Morning After was memorable, for the wrong reasons however.