The Champions "Operation Deep Freeze" (1968) (TV)

Good, just not great, 4 September 2015

In Operation Deep-Freeze, a rogue country has broken nuclear treaties and detonated a nuclear device in Antarctica. Nemesis wants to get to the bottom of things. Three previous investigative or search parties have gone missing. Craig and Richard are sent to Antarctica to investigate. 

As my rating would indicate, while I enjoyed Operation Deep-Freeze, the episode lacks that special something to make it one of the better episodes. It seems all by the book and never does anything outstanding. Still, it's an enjoyable enough experience.

A couple of things I liked: 1. Patrick Wymark - He chews scenery with the best of 'em. As always, Wymark, attacks his role with real gusto. 2. The ice caves - obviously not really ice, but still one of my favorite sets in the episode. One of the few instances where Richard and Craig actually look the slightest bit cold. 3. Walter Gotell - always a pleasure to see him.

A couple of things I didn't like: 1. Hemmings' coat - While the sets never look real, Hemmings' coat further takes away from any authenticity. It looks like a very light rain jacket. I couldn't help but focus on it. 2. No Sharron - she has almost nothing to do in this episode. 

In the end, I'm rating Operation Deep-Freeze a 6/10.

6/10