This was the finale of series 2, which ended up being the final episode ever. Sadly - after I'd enjoyed the preceding episodes so much - this came as a bit of a let down, and I'd foolishly saved this final treat for a special night. There's nothing all that wrong with it really, it's just that I found the first half a bit slow and if I'm honest a bit dull - about some blokes doing a bit of robbery. Then the pace begins to quicken when there seem to be SS overtones and finally The Face is revealed as the diabolical mastermind behind the whole caper. The climax is also
not really a climax at all; it's the opposite of a climax. Our hero defeats the ruthless SS-style officers by
spraying a fire extinguisher at them. Come on, there needs to be a battle of some sort where Adam really struggles to triumph, instead it's all a bit lame, a bit too easy. I feel the previous surviving episode, Black Echo, would have made a much more appropriate final instalment. Nevertheless, it's still very watchable – I think I probably built it up in my own mind too much – it's escapist fun and it's harmless. I was really sorry the series is all over, but what a find! At least we have 17 surviving episodes of Adam Adamant, and who knows – maybe there are more out there.
The cancellation seemed to come at a ridiculous time. Generally the series seemed to be getting better and (from the little we have available to watch) seemed to be comfortable with itself. I'm sure there were a lot more great adventures to come. Shame.
The cancellation seemed to come at a ridiculous time. Generally the series seemed to be getting better and (from the little we have available to watch) seemed to be comfortable with itself. I'm sure there were a lot more great adventures to come. Shame.
