Fusion Patrol

Dan deals with the peccadilloes of the Klae family and nearly loses his job in the Klae Dynasty and then, he encounters someone who renders his super powers meaningless in Sight Unseen.   John and Eugene discuss these two episode of the Invisible Man. The Klae Dynasty Synopsis The Klae Family are coming to the Klae Corporation, and security is at its tightest, for a credible kidnapping threat has...

Sometimes there’s a moment when the writer gives the audience a conspiratorial knowing wink.   That moment came when they named this episode “Half Dense Players.”   Kenneth and Eugene discuss. Episode Synopsis Darius arrives at Clarke Station, in Jupiter space.   An event of interest to the Orchard has happened.   That event is a death. As Darius says, “This incident suggests a catastrophic inters...

The name Murder, Inc was already taken, so this time, the Bugs take on Assassins, Inc. – purveyors of overly-complicated, hi-tech death.   Simon and Eugene discuss Episode Synopsis Ros is attending a formal do on a ship with a friend.   At this event, a ruler in exile of Somewhereistan is murdered by a mosquito-like assassination drone.   Ros catches a glimpse of it, but it is stepped on bef...

Another missing Doctor Who episode joins the collection for animation restorations. This time, the Doctor, Jamie and Victoria encounter a serious gas problem, in Fury from the Deep. Simon and Eugene discuss. Story synopsis The TARDIS arrives, at sea, near the English coast. The Doctor, Jamie, and Victoria soon find themselves curious about a mysterious sound coming from an offshore pipeline. Befor...

It’s time for two more episodes of the Invisible Man.  This time the invisible man gets in trouble for passing a school bus stopped for children and he has to help a little old lady who’s got a gambling problem, an embezzlement problem, she’s being blackmailed, and the there two bank robberies on the same day at her bank.  John and Eugene discuss Stop When Red Lights Flash &...

What turns an ordinary criminal into  The Most Wanted Man ? Find out as Kenneth and Eugene discuss the next episode of Starhunter Redux. Synopsis: A meeting happens between a man named Harman and the agents of Orchard.   He has what they want – himself – and he’ll turn it over to Darius.   When that’s not an option, he instantly renders the Orchard operatives unconscious and leaves at...

Simon and Eugene begin their journey through a new series, the 1995 BBC techno drama, Bugs.  Is it Scifi?  We’re going to find out. Bugs is the story of three young high-tech adventures trying to make a quid or two trading off their technological wizardry and security expertise in a world filled with high-tech crooks and cyber-security threats.  Plus explosions! Synopsis: Secret Agent Balent...

Simon and Eugene look at the fourth and final Quatermass adventure.  One could almost call it, “The Quatermass Conclusion.” Almost. Synopsis: Chapter 1 – Ringstone Round Aged Bernard Quatermass has been invited to London to appear on a BTV program about the hands of friendship space hookup between the USA and the USSR.   He’s not been in London in a long time and didn’t expect de...

Doubling up with two more episodes of the Invisible Man as John and Eugene discuss Barnard Wants Out and Go Directly to Jail. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "fusionpatrol-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "invisible man david mccallum"; amzn_as...

Family and an old friend bring trouble for Dante Montana.  Could this be our farewell to Starhunter Redux?  Kenneth and Eugene discuss Goodbye, So Long. Synopsis: There’s a saboteur aboard the Trans-Utopian and her name is Percy. She’s sabotaged Dante’s air handler in his cabin to force him to take her shopping.   With little choice, they go to Hino station, a bustling market.   There Dante meets...

Our journey through Nigel Kneale’s Beasts comes to an end with a poignant love letter to the rubber-suited monster genre.  Maybe. Simon and Eugene discuss The Dummy. Synopsis: Filming on the latest, comeback installment of the Dummy movie series, Revenge of the Dummy, is not going well.   Clyde Boyd, the man in the monstrous Dummy suit, is just not giving the performance needed.   He is upse...

It’s time to add another Doctor Who “Missing Episode” to the not-so-missing pile of animated recreations.  Simon and Eugene discuss The Faceless Ones ! Synopsis: The Doctor, Ben, Polly and Jamie arrive on the runway at Gatwick airport in 1966.   It’s just an ordinary day as London recovers from yesterday’s War Machine attacks.   The travelers are forced to flee as first, a plane...

We cover two episodes for the price of one as John and Eugene look at A Man of Influence a story of psychic chicanery and Eyes Only in which the fabulous Barbara Anderson gets in trouble because she’s got a good memory. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "fusionpatrol-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon";...

A military popsicle comes out of the Trans-Utopian’s surprise deep freeze just in time to liven up the Raider’s quadrennial team-building cotillion. Kenneth and Eugene discuss Black Light. Synopsis: The crew of the good ship Trans-Utopian is transporting Electra, a 25-year-old raider child and gun runner to Ganymede for judicial processing. Unbeknownst to the crew, somewhere in the bow...

In a dingy pet shop, a mad scientist experiments with lycanthropy.  Does the RSPCA have jurisdiction? Simon and Eugene discuss What Big Eyes. Synopsis: Inspector Bob Curry of the RSPCA is playing hard with Mr. Jeeb, a local animal trader.   He doesn’t like the way he treats the animals in his care, and he’s come checking up on him after a cheetah died in transit the week prior.   He goes through h...

In 1993 plucky writer J. Michael Straczynski attempted to take on the seemingly unassailable Star Trek for the mantle of best TV Space Opera not Intended for Children.  This, Babylon 5: The Gathering, is where it all begins. Join Simon and Eugene on this special look at the Babylon 5 pilot. If you’d like more of our take on Babylon 5, we’re releasing a special patron’s only podca...

If an invisible man stands naked in front of a work of fine art, does it spoil the view? John and Eugene discuss The Fine Art of Diplomacy. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "fusionpatrol-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_search_phrase = "invisible man david mcca...

Percy is finally right where we knew she’d end up: jail.  Will Dante try to get her out? Synopsis: Dante is giving Percy some much needed time away from the ship by allowing her to come along on a routine prisoner pickup.   What fun!   Dante really is in the running for Uncle of the Year.   There’s even more fun because Rex, a rival bounty hunter, is there to ambush them under the pretext of...

Daleks are revolting. Does that make it a revolution? Simon and Eugene look at the 2021 New Year’s Doctor Who Special, Revolution of the Daleks. Synopsis: That idiot from Arachnids in the UK is back and, with the aid of a corrupt politician with ambitions to be Prime Minister, steals the dead Dalek from a previous New Year’s special and, with the help of a whiz kid, turns its design into AI-...

The Beasts episode Baby explores the idyllic life of the English country vet.  Simon and Eugene discuss. Synopsis: Baby Starring: Jane Wymark, Simon MacCorkindale, T.P. McKenna Written by: Nigel Kneale Directed by: John Nelson Date: 06 Nov 1976 Jo and Peter Gilkes have recently moved to the country and are having their cottage renovated by two local workman, Stan Biddick and Arthur Grace.   Jo is...

A New Year’s message from Fusion Patrol.

What is the Klae Resource? John and Eugene start with the first “proper” episode of the 1970’s Invisible Man Series with the episode entitled The Klae Resource. amzn_assoc_placement = "adunit0"; amzn_assoc_tracking_id = "fusionpatrol-20"; amzn_assoc_ad_mode = "search"; amzn_assoc_ad_type = "smart"; amzn_assoc_marketplace = "amazon"; amzn_assoc_region = "US"; amzn_assoc_default_se...

In a universe where god-like powers are real, what is religion?  Is it any different? Kenneth and Eugene discuss Order. Synopsis: Title Starring: Michael Paré, Claudette Roche, Tanya Allen Written by: Hugh Evans & Julian Fikus Directed by: Luc Chalifour A large, ornate and very expensive looking pyramid shaped spacecraft filled with cavorting druids hurtles perilously close to the sun.   The c...

A special bonus Sidecar episode on the Doctor Who, Time Lord Victorious, online animation special series – Daleks! Simon and Eugene discuss if this makes a good Dalek story. Synopsis: Part 1 The Daleks arrive on the planet Islos, planning to capture the Archive. The robotic defenders of the Archive resist in a futile effort against the might of the Daleks. The Dalek Strategist suggests that...

We look at a deeply-troubling story about obsession, pretensions, unnatural lust and perhaps even possession as Simon and Eugene discuss Buddyboy. Synopsis: Buddyboy Starring: Martin Shaw, Pamela Moiseiwitsch Written by: Nigel Kneale Directed by: Don Taylor Date: 30 Oct 1976 Dave, porn theatre impresario, and Jimmy, his right-hand man, meet up with Mr. Hubbard outside the abandoned Finnyland, a fo...