The Chinese are up to no good in this one. They are using a double- agent (Ina Balin) to set up Admiral Nelson to infiltrate a Soviet facility. He doesn't realize it but they've made him a human bomb...and when he enters the place, they will detonate him...wiping out the Russians and killing the Admiral. However, Captain Crane learns of the deceit and infiltrates the Soviet Union as well...all in the hope of neutralizing the bomb and saving everyone...especially the beloved Admiral.
This episode played like an episode of "Mission: Impossible", though this great series wouldn't begin airing for another season. It also was a bit James Bondish--with a flying sub and more gadgets than usual. A very strange episode...but enjoyable despite everything. With "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", you KNOW you aren't getting realism but escapist fantasy...and this one definite is that! My only complaint is just how easily Nelson and Crane disable the Russian soldiers-- usually one neck punch and they're out cold and DON'T yell out for help.
This episode played like an episode of "Mission: Impossible", though this great series wouldn't begin airing for another season. It also was a bit James Bondish--with a flying sub and more gadgets than usual. A very strange episode...but enjoyable despite everything. With "Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea", you KNOW you aren't getting realism but escapist fantasy...and this one definite is that! My only complaint is just how easily Nelson and Crane disable the Russian soldiers-- usually one neck punch and they're out cold and DON'T yell out for help.