Gerald Harper reprises the role of earlier hero 'Captain Moonlight' as back-from-the-dead Adam Adamant.
The Edwardian gentleman-hero is seduced by a femme-fatale and defeated by his arch enemy. Quite why this enemy plunges him into suspended animation instead of just drowning him in the Thames is one of those riddles that have dogged master criminals for decades. He is discovered in a block of ice during demolition work, and revived in the swinging sixties. Oh Lucky Man.
During his recovery phase he falls in with a typical dolly-bird of the decade, and a reluctant (on his part) companionship develops. The decade may be swinging, but he's still a gentleman, so there's no hanky-panky takes place - bit like 'Dr Who' and his nubile assistants.
Whereas Cpt Moonlight drove a BMW Isetta bubblecar and was targeted at a kids audience, Adamant drove a Mini Cooper and was aimed at adults. Both had capes and swordsticks, both sorted out the scumbags of their time.
It was a fun idea that - like so much British TV - was so badly funded it creaked. Harper was good in his role, though a tad uncharismatic. We didn't discover much about his personality during the programs. The series descended into what all series do if they go on for long enough. Just 10 episodes would have left it as a stand-alone minor classic.
Ain't seen it since the original screening, though I believe it's out on DVD. Don't expect too much and you may enjoy it.
The Edwardian gentleman-hero is seduced by a femme-fatale and defeated by his arch enemy. Quite why this enemy plunges him into suspended animation instead of just drowning him in the Thames is one of those riddles that have dogged master criminals for decades. He is discovered in a block of ice during demolition work, and revived in the swinging sixties. Oh Lucky Man.
During his recovery phase he falls in with a typical dolly-bird of the decade, and a reluctant (on his part) companionship develops. The decade may be swinging, but he's still a gentleman, so there's no hanky-panky takes place - bit like 'Dr Who' and his nubile assistants.
Whereas Cpt Moonlight drove a BMW Isetta bubblecar and was targeted at a kids audience, Adamant drove a Mini Cooper and was aimed at adults. Both had capes and swordsticks, both sorted out the scumbags of their time.
It was a fun idea that - like so much British TV - was so badly funded it creaked. Harper was good in his role, though a tad uncharismatic. We didn't discover much about his personality during the programs. The series descended into what all series do if they go on for long enough. Just 10 episodes would have left it as a stand-alone minor classic.
Ain't seen it since the original screening, though I believe it's out on DVD. Don't expect too much and you may enjoy it.