"The Murder Market" has a murder-for-hire gang using a matchmaking service as a front. A pretty good service, too, managed by tasteful Patrick Cargill (the troubled No. 2 in the "Hammer into Anvil" episode of "The Prisoner").
Steed and Mrs. Peel investigate, following different lines as usual. Unfortunately, the scheme requires "swapped murders," like the earlier movie "Strangers on a Train." And to prove his undercover bona files Steed must target Emma Peel.
This delightfully wacky episode has such sights (and sounds) as the multi-talented Emma playing Wagner on a tuba.
The supporting cast is game and includes a few recognizable names and faces, though Peter Bayliss overacts shamefully.
The plot twists and turns marvelously with good "how will they get out of this" moments. And the always charming Mrs. Peel looks pretty good in her coffin.
Cargill is excellently cast and beautifully droll in this entry in the series.
Steed and Mrs. Peel investigate, following different lines as usual. Unfortunately, the scheme requires "swapped murders," like the earlier movie "Strangers on a Train." And to prove his undercover bona files Steed must target Emma Peel.
This delightfully wacky episode has such sights (and sounds) as the multi-talented Emma playing Wagner on a tuba.
The supporting cast is game and includes a few recognizable names and faces, though Peter Bayliss overacts shamefully.
The plot twists and turns marvelously with good "how will they get out of this" moments. And the always charming Mrs. Peel looks pretty good in her coffin.
Cargill is excellently cast and beautifully droll in this entry in the series.