Ep 1. The Town of No Return
- TV-NR
- October 2, 1965
- 51 min
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8.0 (543)
In this episode of The Avengers season 4, titled "The Town of No Return," we find our beloved heroes on the hunt for two missing agents. Steed and Mrs. Peel travel to the quaint, idyllic village of Little-Storping-in-the-Swuff to investigate their disappearance. Upon arrival, they are met with a strange and eerie atmosphere, as if something sinister is lurking just beneath the surface. As they begin to question the villagers and look for clues, they realize that everything in the town is not as it seems.
Steed and Mrs. Peel notice that something is amiss in the village when they can’t seem to leave. Every road they take leads them back to the center of town. And as they continue to investigate, they uncover a sinister plot to keep them trapped in Little-Storping-in-the-Swuff forever. The more they try to leave, the more dangerous things become, and soon they are thrust into a life-threatening battle.
The episode takes on an eerie and unsettling tone as Steed and Mrs. Peel begin to unravel the mystery behind the missing agents. They quickly realize that the townspeople are hiding something, and as they dig deeper, they discover a strange and disturbing connection to a secret organization known as "The Cybernauts".
As they investigate, Steed and Mrs. Peel find themselves captured by the villainous organization, and it becomes clear that they will stop at nothing to keep their secrets from being exposed. The duo must use their intelligence, wit, and physical prowess to escape the Cybernauts' grasp and stop them from carrying out their evil schemes.
Throughout the episode, we are treated to the classic banter and chemistry between Steed and Mrs. Peel. Their relationship is at the forefront of this episode, and their playful interactions and ability to work together seamlessly make them a fan favorite duo.
"The Town of No Return" is a thrilling and suspenseful episode that keeps viewers on the edge of their seats from start to finish. With plenty of twists and turns, and a clever resolution that ties everything together, it is a standout episode in an already strong season of The Avengers.