Ep 26. The Launching

Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons season 1 episode 26, titled "The Launching" follows Spectrum as they try to prevent the Mysterons from destroying a new rocket being launched into space. The episode opens with the launch countdown, and Colonel White receiving a call from Captain Black who claims to be the Mysterons’ agent on Earth. Captain Black warns White that the Mysterons have sworn to destroy the rocket once it launches.

The Spectrum team race against the clock to find any signs of sabotage or any clues to the Mysterons’ plans. After discovering a hidden bomb on the rocket, they realize the true extent of the danger they are up against. The team then sets up a plan to try and capture Captain Black in order to gain more information about the Mysterons’ plans.

As tensions in their mission begin to mount, it is discovered that Captain Black has been hiding out in a nearby airfield. Captain Scarlet and Captain Ochre are dispatched to capture him and any other Mysteron agents that may be present.

While the two agents enter the airfield without incident, it quickly becomes clear that they are not alone. The Mysterons have sent their own agent, a powerful being called Marsden, to stop them. What follows is a thrilling battle that sees the two Spectrum agents engage in hand-to-hand combat with Marsden, who is throwing everything he has at them.

Despite managing to subdue Marsden, Captain Ochre is knocked unconscious, leaving Captain Scarlet to take on the next part of the mission on his own. He makes his way to the rocket to remove the hidden bomb, but not before coming face to face with Captain Black who reveals that the bomb is only a distraction. The real plan, he reveals, is to destroy Earth’s defense systems from space, leaving the planet defenseless against a full-scale Mysteron attack.

With this information in hand, Captain Scarlet races against time to prevent the launch and stop the Mysterons from achieving their goal. His efforts come to a climax as he and the rest of the Spectrum team engage in a dangerous and thrilling race to stop the countdown and prevent the rocket from launching.

Overall, Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons season 1 episode 26 is an intense and action-packed episode that sees the Spectrum team face one of their most dangerous threats yet. With twists and turns around every corner, it is a must-watch for any fan of the series and action-sci-fi in general.