It's an old series, but it has two things strongly in its favour. Firstly, it was pretty bleak and Straker in particular has to make some quite ruthless decisions on occasion. (He will take the painfully correct decision and events do not provide him with a convenient cop-out to avoid the consequences)
This is a series where the good guys are trying to conceal news of the alien invaders. (Makes an intereting contrast to some more modern shows)
Some of the special effects stand the test of time very well. This was a Gerry Anderson show and that always implies serious money spent on model work.
The thing that you have to overlook is the costumes. They're very much of the period. The men's clothes haven't really dated as they went for a restrained style of high-necked suits that seems of no particular period. However, the women's clothes date it instantly. Silver mini-skirts and memorable hair styles.
It's my favourite of all the Fanderson shows. It was aimed at an adult audience and uses live actors. (Most Fanderson shows were puppets, but still of a high standard. 'Thunderbirds' has a loyal following among men of all ages from 6 - 60. It's one of the few shows I've ever seen to have a strong underlying morality that doens't feel forced. 'International Rescue' does just what it says on the label. You get lots of action and drama, but they're trying to save lives rather than kill people.)
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It's an old series, but it has two things strongly in its favour. Firstly, it was pretty bleak and Straker in particular has to make some quite ruthless decisions on occasion. (He will take the painfully correct decision and events do not provide him with a convenient cop-out to avoid the consequences)
This is a series where the good guys are trying to conceal news of the alien invaders. (Makes an intereting contrast to some more modern shows)
Some of the special effects stand the test of time very well. This was a Gerry Anderson show and that always implies serious money spent on model work.
The thing that you have to overlook is the costumes. They're very much of the period. The men's clothes haven't really dated as they went for a restrained style of high-necked suits that seems of no particular period. However, the women's clothes date it instantly. Silver mini-skirts and memorable hair styles.
It's my favourite of all the Fanderson shows. It was aimed at an adult audience and uses live actors. (Most Fanderson shows were puppets, but still of a high standard. 'Thunderbirds' has a loyal following among men of all ages from 6 - 60. It's one of the few shows I've ever seen to have a strong underlying morality that doens't feel forced. 'International Rescue' does just what it says on the label. You get lots of action and drama, but they're trying to save lives rather than kill people.)