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Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 7:56 pm**

Ah, no - I meant merely that if her career at Spectrum were to come to a grinding halt at some point in the future, then she might well consider going underground to continue her fight with the Mysterons in concert with the bikers of Roswell. Mind you, she didn't seem to be in the least bit fazed at the prospect of baiting a couple of heavily-built thugs as a means to an end: perhaps not something she'd cheerfully walk into without batting an eyelid - even with a solid grounding in martial arts - unless she'd grown up in a more than usually rough neighbourhood.

I can see parallels here with Lieutenant Ro Laren of Star Trek TNG: someone who is as at least as loyal to the cause as the more orthodox heroes, but who has got there the hard way and who therefore has no compunction about breaking a few rules if it produces results. People like that add spice to situations: she's far closer to my idea of a future love interest for Scarlet than the ghastly Destiny. If only there were more episodes in the can with which to explore these avenues of speculation - but then of course that's what the fanfic is for. I reckon this episode will feature as the background for quite a few future offerings in that line.

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:13 pm**

Wow everyones talking about Ocher and Colt but no one seems to have mentioned what was that alien thing COlt showed Ocher. I mean was it the Original myterons that visted our planet in 1950's Roswell (I rember reading that the mysterons in The Captain Scarlet Univers were computers that the oringal inhabitiants of Mars used). So what do you guys think?

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:15 pm**

Presumably a biography of her has been prepared, for the comic or the annual that won't happen...it'll be interesting to see where it says she actually came from. I can imagine her as a sort of Lt Ro / Major Kira type.

I liked the "Which planet do you come from? Planet Stupid, or Planet Ugly?" line. Don't know why.

For a split second, I was actually expecting to hear her swear when the raid bike got taken. "Oh...great!"

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:19 pm**

Kinggodzillak wrote:I liked the "Which planet do you come from? Planet Stupid, or Planet Ugly?" line.

That was good but the 'Now... take me to your leader.' line was better!

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 9:21 pm**

RE - The alien. Could be a Mysteron, but I doubt it. You can just about believe that the Mysterons of the original series were actually long gone and had left the complex on automatic. The CGI ones seem like they're actually on Mars (what with the rebels and so on).

Still...that's another interesting avenue to explore. Who were these other aliens...did they have any contact with the Mysterons?

And am I right in thinking that, aside from Frank Bogart, Colt is the only non-Spectrum person we've met who now knows about the Mysterons?

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:06 pm**

Kinggodzillak wrote:For a split second, I was actually expecting to hear her swear when the raid bike got taken. "Oh...great!"

Yeah I thought she was gonna swear as well, maybe that pause before great was deliberate. ;-$

Also liked the bit where Colt says he's leaving before Spectrum do things to his mind to make him forget and Ochre lets him go - now I would have liked to see White's reaction to THAT :wink:

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:31 pm**

Jay wrote:
Kinggodzillak wrote:Also liked the bit where Colt says he's leaving before Spectrum do things to his mind to make him forget and Ochre lets him go - now I would have liked to see White's reaction to THAT

I was more looking forward to the reaction by White that she got the raid bike back... but lost a Cheetah and a Rhino in the process! :lol:

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:34 pm**

He'd told her to get it back - he didn't say how - he can't complain.
This is female logic.... :wink:

Posted: **Sat Nov 26, 2005 11:40 pm**

Glad you enjoyed Greyskulls!

Once again, very cool to see the final work aired in all its glory....sad to see its the last...

The tension between Colt and Ochre worked out well.
Hope you all enjoyed the effects too!
The slo mo shot was actually longer, they cut it down a tiny bit....

So now go out and tell the world to watch the DVDs so we can make seasons 3 and 4!

Cheers!

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:01 am**

Who cut the slow-mo scene? The NCS editors or the MOM editors?

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 12:44 am**

WOW!!! Terrific fun, brilliant CGI, I really enjoyed watching this one!!

Can't help thinking Colonel White was a bit over the top about the loss of a raid bike, why pick on Elaine when Scarlet left his Rhino unsecured and nearly got a nuclear power station blown up as a result in Trap for a Rhino? Hope he got a ticking off for that later...!

Loved all the humour in this episode.

The CGI work was so good, well done guys. The ferris wheel was stunning, and the sunset, beautifully done. And the motorbike chase scenes, and the crowds of people....

I'd really love to say 'keep up the good work'..!! :cry:

But in a peverse way I'm glad the series has ended with this one. I will have happy memories of it to keep me going through the long, Scarlet-less years which are to come... :cry:

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:05 am**

Excellent! I liked everything for the reasons already mentioned but especially for the brilliant CGI work carried out on Colt. Look at him during his final scene with Ochre - his movements and mannerisms are absolutely spot on!

What a shame it's the last one.....

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 7:59 am**

Great episode - lived up to the expectations. The carnival with the crowds was well done. The dialog in this one was so crisp and fun - for example- Lt. Green - "the bike Adam took a dislike to."

Captain Ochre has always been a favorite of mine but with this episode she probably moves up into the rank as the strongest female character with perhaps Destiny and Green coming in a close 2nd and third.

I like when she steps out of the Cheetah but then quickly remembers to put on the security measures. As was already pointed out, how many times have Scarlet and Blue not done this. Ochre does point out that Blue's driving did cause some of the problem.

The Ferris Wheel ride looked like fun!!

I like how Ochre goes into the diner just looking for a fight!!

Still wish they had shown them in order but oh well. Bring on the merchandise and DVDS and US release!!!

KP

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 1:51 pm**

shadokp wrote:I like when she steps out of the Cheetah but then quickly remembers to put on the security measures.

Yes, I liked the doubletake as she started to get out and then remembered it.

As was already pointed out, how many times have Scarlet and Blue not done this.

Maybe the lockdown was put in after Trap For A Rhino's events. I don't know about you but I wouldn't like to nick Captain Blue's ride if there was any danger that he'd catch up to me! :lol:

The Ferris Wheel ride looked like fun!!

Agreed - I'd have a go!

On a second viewing, I noticed the static bystanders ignoring captain Scarlet's rush to the wheel, that others have noticed. i can only put it down to their incredulity that someone can run around in a bright red uniform (eh Doc? :lol:

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I liked the sound effect of the ratchets complaining when Brock forced up the restraint. Contrasted with Scarlet's silent clatter onto the capsule....

Why is Scarlet so reluctant to shoot people in the back (last week notwithstanding)? Could have saved himself a broken hand! Anyone else expect him to dive after the bomb to cushion its fall?

I like how Ochre goes into the diner just looking for a fight!

I liked the sound effect of the pool cue falling to the floor. Nice touch!

Also (after the second viewing) appreciated Colt's 120 year continuity when talking about Roswell.

Posted: **Sun Nov 27, 2005 2:24 pm**

In one of the Colt/Ochre scenes - specificially the moment she tells him she's read his FBI file - check out the fabric on Ochre's sleeve, around the shoulder. That fur or whatever it is looked so real...

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