The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries "Campus Terror" #2.22 (1978) (TV)

Where are the police?, 6 March 2008

Season 2 of The Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries continues to disappoint with the season finale called Campus Terror. In this one, Joe is called by an old flame for help in solving the mystery of three girls who have disappeared from campus. Frank and Joe are on the case before you can say "missing coed". While it's not the worst of the season, it comes close. The stupidity on display is mind-boggling. For example, three girls have been kidnapped, yet there is still virtually no police presence on campus. On two separate occasions, girls scream for help. And who are the first people on the scene? If you guessed Frank and Joe Hardy, give yourself a prize. Where are the cops? Where's the security? People can still come and go at will. People are still able to enter and leave buildings without notice. And people are still able to hide in the shadows undetected. I realize that this is a fictional television show, but how about allowing a little reality into the situation. I could go on and on, but you get the idea.

4/10