I disagree with most of the negative reviews here. For a 1970s TV show, this was well plotted and decently acted, for the most part.
The "implausible" is that Diana Prince would have to get married- to some guy she barely knows--so that she could infiltrate a spa where IADC suspects that treasonous activity is going on. This sets up several awkward conversations between Lynda Carter, and the hapless groom, John Getz.
Were this filmed today, there would be no need to set up such a silly and phony wedding and all the rigmarole, that went with it.
That said, the spa setting was a good one for action--such as Diana in a sauna, and sleeping gas being pumped in to subdue her.
Henry Darrow, who has played heroes and villains with equal skill, was good as the sleazy and sneaky villain, David Allen--who prefers to have his henchmen do the dirty work, but looks quite capable of doing it himself if needs be.
And Celeste Holm as the high class Washingtonian, was enjoyable and believable as the taken for granted wife, and miffed foil for David Allen's traitorous schemes.
Revisiting season 2 and 3 of Wonder Woman, I have the same observations, episode after episode. The writing is plodding and unimaginative, as most 70s and 80s dramas were--which is, I believe why cable was such a welcome addition to so many American viewers.
Second, beyond Lynda Carter's undeniable beauty, she was, week after week, the most committed and believable performer on that show-as both Wonder Woman and as Diana Prince--always a pleasure to watch act and react to events and people around her.
From my point of view, "I Do, I Do" was one of the better episodes of the New Adventures of Wonder Woman.
The "implausible" is that Diana Prince would have to get married- to some guy she barely knows--so that she could infiltrate a spa where IADC suspects that treasonous activity is going on. This sets up several awkward conversations between Lynda Carter, and the hapless groom, John Getz.
Were this filmed today, there would be no need to set up such a silly and phony wedding and all the rigmarole, that went with it.
That said, the spa setting was a good one for action--such as Diana in a sauna, and sleeping gas being pumped in to subdue her.
Henry Darrow, who has played heroes and villains with equal skill, was good as the sleazy and sneaky villain, David Allen--who prefers to have his henchmen do the dirty work, but looks quite capable of doing it himself if needs be.
And Celeste Holm as the high class Washingtonian, was enjoyable and believable as the taken for granted wife, and miffed foil for David Allen's traitorous schemes.
Revisiting season 2 and 3 of Wonder Woman, I have the same observations, episode after episode. The writing is plodding and unimaginative, as most 70s and 80s dramas were--which is, I believe why cable was such a welcome addition to so many American viewers.
Second, beyond Lynda Carter's undeniable beauty, she was, week after week, the most committed and believable performer on that show-as both Wonder Woman and as Diana Prince--always a pleasure to watch act and react to events and people around her.
From my point of view, "I Do, I Do" was one of the better episodes of the New Adventures of Wonder Woman.
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