Ep 11. Avalanche
- TV-PG
- October 27, 1967
- 22 min
Capt. Scarlet season 1 episode 11, titled Avalanche, takes us on an exciting journey to the Swiss Alps where our heroes are faced with a life-threatening situation. The episode begins with the Mysterons, the show's primary antagonists, vowing to exact revenge on Colonel White, the head of Spectrum, the show's main defense organization, for his earlier success in foiling their plans. The Mysterons' latest plot involves causing a massive avalanche in the Swiss Alps that would hit a vital Spectrum installation. With Colonel White and his team out of town, it's up to Capt. Scarlet, Capt. Blue, and Capt. Ochre to prevent the disaster.
As the episode progresses, we learn that Spectrum has set up a top-secret research center in the Swiss Alps, where a group of scientists is working on important technological innovations to help fight the Mysterons. But the Mysterons have been keeping an eye on the research center's progress and have found a way to bring it to a standstill.
Capt. Scarlet and his team are soon alerted to the Mysterons' plan and immediately set off to the Swiss Alps to stop them. Upon arriving, they find that the Mysterons have already triggered a massive avalanche that is headed straight towards the Spectrum installation. The team's only hope is to activate the installation's defense systems and contain the avalanche before it's too late.
As the team races against time to save the installation, they encounter several obstacles that threaten to derail their mission. First, Capt. Blue is injured in a skirmish with some Mysteron agents and is unable to help with the defense. Then, Capt. Ochre's helicopter is damaged in a freak snowstorm, leaving her stranded on the mountainside.
With two of their teammates out of action, Capt. Scarlet is left to carry the mantle and prevent disaster single-handedly. He successfully manages to activate the installation's defense systems and stops the avalanche just in time, but not without sustaining an injury himself.
In the aftermath of the rescue operation, the team learns that there is more to the Mysterons' plan than meets the eye. They discover that the Mysterons' real target was not the Spectrum installation but rather the research center it was designed to protect. With this knowledge, Capt. Scarlet and the others set off to stop the Mysterons from destroying the research center and ensure that the scientists' work is safe.
Overall, Captain Scarlet season 1, episode 11, is a thrilling ride with plenty of action-packed moments. The episode culminates in a nail-biting finale that will keep viewers at the edge of their seats. It's a must-watch for fans of the show and anyone who loves high-stakes adventure stories.