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 Rewatch Downunder, Saturday 4th November, D6: Headhunter.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:14
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Does anyone actually like/rate this episode? I don't mind it but it's not on any of my favourites lists. I like the concept just not necessarily the execution. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:15
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Does anyone actually like/rate this episode? It's trying for a sort of zombie/horror effect, but it doesn't really work because the robot is so ridiculous. And because it's so ridiculous, the idea that it represents some sort of all-powerful AI doesn't work either. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:16
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Those helmets are a bit rubbish. And there was me liking the Dan Dare-ishness of them. It's not the style, more the fact that they are visibly falling off a lot of the time. At this stage they also don't join to the suits either, which means no protection at all and is why they fall off. By the time Zeeona wears one, they are joined. Well of course Blake's 7 heroes laugh at danger and don't need proper helmets. They are immortals, as we are curerntly proving. Mwahahaha! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:16
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Does anyone actually like/rate this episode? I don't mind it but it's not on any of my favourites lists. I like the concept just not necessarily the execution. I'm generally pretty immune to dodgy effects, but this is one case where, for me, they really spoil the story. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:16
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Avon up a power pole is kinda funny to this daughter of an electrical engineer. And, I should add, grand-daughter of an electrical engineer. My father would have had a laugh over this power plant bit.
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:18
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Does anyone actually like/rate this episode? Certainly not my favourite episode but I hate Animals more that’s any consolation. Also as Obsidian said, Soolin’s role is great. In fact, I also like the interaction between her and Vila, particularly when she asks “Is this a private game or can anyone play?” LOL |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:19
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With the AI conference happening in the UK right now, this episode does make the dangers of creating something we can't control evident! As if Mary Shelley wasn't enough.
"You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:20
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Does anyone actually like/rate this episode? Certainly not my favourite episode but I hate Animals more that’s any consolation. Also as Obsidian said, Soolin’s role is great. In fact, I also like the interaction between her and Vila, particularly when she asks “Is this a private game or can anyone play?” LOL They get the BEST lines. Except for Orac's parting shot, of course. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:20
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Good thing Muller walks over that bridge really slowly. LOL |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:21
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With the AI conference happening in the UK right now, this episode does make the dangers of creating something we can't control evident! As if Mary Shelley wasn't enough. Humans haven't asked themselves who's going to pay them for all the leisure time they'll be having as a result. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:22
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Xenon also furnished with a convenient hydro-electric plant and metal footbridge. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:23
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Good thing Muller walks over that bridge really slowly. LOL Very Mary Shelley in fact. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Tyce |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:23
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The BBC have been wanting to use up those bombs for a while…… |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:24
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Xenon also furnished with a convenient hydro-electric plant and metal footbridge. One assumes that the Seska made use of it for their hydroponics. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:24
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Avon up a power pole is kinda funny to this daughter of an electrical engineer. And, I should add, grand-daughter of an electrical engineer. My father would have had a laugh over this power plant bit. It's the way he tosses his cutters away - I can imagine him spending hours searching for them afterwards! |
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:25
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Good thing Muller walks over that bridge really slowly. LOL It's the slow pace that makes it ridiculous. |
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| Tyce |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:27
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It’s sad even when the bad episodes finish. :-( |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:27
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Avon up a power pole is kinda funny to this daughter of an electrical engineer. And, I should add, grand-daughter of an electrical engineer. My father would have had a laugh over this power plant bit. It's the way he tosses his cutters away - I can imagine him spending hours searching for them afterwards! It's what I love about it. The laissez faire attitude. Gives me a good laugh every time. Dad would have loved it too. We saw endless films about power lines being strung out across countries when we were kids. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:27
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It’s sad even when the bad episodes finish. :-( There's no Blake's 7 episode that doesn't have something to enjoy in it. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:28
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It’s sad even when the bad episodes finish. :-( It is. I love every episode because they are ours, rubbish or not. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:28
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Avon up a power pole is kinda funny to this daughter of an electrical engineer. And, I should add, grand-daughter of an electrical engineer. My father would have had a laugh over this power plant bit. It's the way he tosses his cutters away - I can imagine him spending hours searching for them afterwards! Nah - he'd make everyone else do it. Soolin would refuse point-blank, Tarrant would slope off for a quick ciggy behind the buddleia, Dayna would start out thinking it mattered, then join Tarrant, leaving Vila to do the job. Vila wouldn't admit he found the cutters, but shoved them in his big orange tool box, thinking he'd won. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:29
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Avon up a power pole is kinda funny to this daughter of an electrical engineer. And, I should add, grand-daughter of an electrical engineer. My father would have had a laugh over this power plant bit. It's the way he tosses his cutters away - I can imagine him spending hours searching for them afterwards! Nah - he'd make everyone else do it. Soolin would refuse point-blank, Tarrant would slope off for a quick ciggy behind the buddleia, Dayna would start out thinking it mattered, then join Tarrant, leaving Vila to do the job. Vila wouldn't admit he found the cutters, but shoved them in his big orange tool box, thinking he'd won.  |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:29
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Tarrant would slope off for a quick ciggy behind the buddleia...
Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:31
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It’s sad even when the bad episodes finish. :-( It is. I love every episode because they are ours, rubbish or not. Absolutely! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:31
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This image is one that ought to be imparted to Steven Pacey. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:33
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This image is one that ought to be imparted to Steven Pacey. It would take too long to explain all the in-jokes that make it appropriate. Unless he watches the rewatches... "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:34
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That was fun! Next week we have Avon as Servalan's personal slave, and a rather over-complicated assassination plot. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:34
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That was fun! Next week we have Avon as Servalan's personal slave, and a rather over-complicated assassination plot. I can hardly wait! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:35
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This image is one that ought to be imparted to Steven Pacey. It would take too long to explain all the in-jokes that make it appropriate. Unless he watches the rewatches... Oh, I don't think so. He wouldn't need much preamble and it doesn't have to relate directly to this episode. Just the vision of Tarrant doing something like that would probably give him a laugh. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:36
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Hope your clients are more reasonable this week, Obsidian. Thanks for the rewatch - see you all next week. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:36
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That was fun! Next week we have Avon as Servalan's personal slave, and a rather over-complicated assassination plot. I can hardly wait! And I like the Cancer character with the black craft. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:37
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OK, time Obsidian was in bed. Hope things calm down for you soon! Anne and I have an extra hour of Saturday morning this week - I wonder what we'll get up to! Take care, all of you. See you next time! "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:37
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This is also the end of the 'search for scientists' part of series 4, and next week is the beginning of the 'love-sick Tarrant' part. |
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:38
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Hope your clients are more reasonable this week, Obsidian. Thanks for the rewatch - see you all next week. I hope so too AnneA. Give yourself a pat on the back for the book. Same time, same Bat channel. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| AnneArthur |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:38
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OK, time Obsidian was in bed. Hope things calm down for you soon! Anne and I have an extra hour of Saturday morning this week - I wonder what we'll get up to! Take care, all of you. See you next time! No heresy - that's quite enough for me to look forward to! Have a good week, everyone. |
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| M1795537OCVirn |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:38
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That was fun! Next week we have Avon as Servalan's personal slave, and a rather over-complicated assassination plot. Servalan LOVES over-complicated plots. Spends weeks devising them, sniggering to herself, while slugging back the champagne. "You're not sulking, I hope?"
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:40
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OK, time Obsidian was in bed. Hope things calm down for you soon! Anne and I have an extra hour of Saturday morning this week - I wonder what we'll get up to! Take care, all of you. See you next time! Hahahaha! Bed? Wazzat? Enjoy your Saturday MsVirn. Pat the kittens, dog, chickens, ducks, whoever for me. Have a good week. Still thinking about ORAC! ORAC! Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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| Obsidian |
Posted on 04-11-2023 10:40
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That was fun! Next week we have Avon as Servalan's personal slave, and a rather over-complicated assassination plot. Servalan LOVES over-complicated plots. Spends weeks devising them, sniggering to herself, while slugging back the champagne. I'm with her on the champagne. Don't philosophise at me you electronic moron.
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