Mystery Science Theater 3000 Season 5 Episode 4 Secret Agent Super Dragon
- Not Rated
- August 7, 1993
- 5520 min
In Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 5 episode 4, the crew finds themselves stuck on the Satellite of Love once again, forced to watch another terrible B-movie. This time, the film is called Secret Agent Super Dragon, a spy thriller that's more ridiculous than thrilling.
The movie follows the adventures of Super Dragon, a suave secret agent who's tasked with stopping a criminal organization from stealing a new super fuel that could revolutionize the world. Along the way, he teams up with a beautiful female agent and a bumbling police detective as he fights off bad guys and tries to save the day.
As with most movies featured on MST3K, Secret Agent Super Dragon is an absolute mess of a film. The plot is convoluted and poorly executed, the acting is wooden and stilted, and the action scenes are laughably bad. But that's where the humor comes in - the crew of the Satellite of Love are there to make fun of every ridiculous moment, riffing on everything from the terrible dialogue to the cheesy special effects.
Throughout the episode, the crew takes aim at all the film's flaws, pointing out everything from Super Dragon's incredibly unconvincing wig to the bizarre musical score that seems completely out of place for a spy film. They also take plenty of jabs at the movie's attempts at being sexy, including a cringe-worthy scene where Super Dragon and his female partner engage in a hilariously awkward slow-motion dance.
As always, the crew is in top form, with plenty of witty one-liners and hilarious observations. Tom Servo's trademark high-pitched voice is particularly effective in this episode, as he provides some of the funniest commentary on Super Dragon's various fashion disasters.
Despite the movie's many flaws, there are a few bright spots that the crew manages to appreciate - particularly the film's gorgeous locations. Super Dragon travels all over the world in his mission to save the super fuel, and the film showcases some stunning scenery in the process. The crew makes plenty of jokes about the various countries Super Dragon visits, but they also give credit where credit is due, admiring the film's attempts to add a bit of glamour to the spy genre.
Overall, Mystery Science Theater 3000 season 5 episode 4 is a hilarious and entertaining episode that showcases everything fans love about the series. Secret Agent Super Dragon may be a terrible movie, but it's the perfect target for some of the show's best jokes and sharpest commentary. Whether you're a longtime fan of MST3K or a newcomer looking to see what all the fuss is about, this episode is sure to leave you in stitches.