Product: Blakes 7 [VHS] (1978)
Rating: 4.0
"Terminal" excellent; "Rescue" flawed
"Terminal" should have been the final episode of this series. Written by series creator Terry Nation, this episode contains surprises and a satisfying ending to the saga of the crew of the Liberator. However, the BBC decided to bring the series back for one more season and with Nation in Los Angeles, the series was left in the hands of script editor Chris Boucher. In "Rescue," the premiere episode of the fourth and final season, Boucher strikes again with a plot that starts off well, but once again offers a disappointing ending. Plus, the characters take on their darkest natures under Boucher's pen and it is hard to root for them during his episodes. This video is essential for all Blake's fans as it features the end of one era and introduces the crew for the final season.