Ace Rimmer arrives in the present dimension and asks Arnold Rimmer to take his place as a inter-dimensional superhero.
This is a pretty strong episode with with a nice performance from Chris Barrie and plenty of funny visual gags.
The plot is character driven with most of the focus being on Rimmer. It works well as character development and for laughs.
All other performers are there (mostly) to support Barrie in this one and it works as a pretty effective goodbye to a brilliant character. (Although with hindsight we know it's really just 'see you later'). There are also some funny cameos from Brian Cox and Ken Morley.
The humour is pretty good with some decent banter and lots of sight-gags. The opening sequence is a great with Ace Rimmer doing cool Bond-tribute, complete with Villain, girl and unconvincing special effects. Another sequence with Lister seeking gratification in a role playing AR game work very well too.
This is a pretty strong episode with with a nice performance from Chris Barrie and plenty of funny visual gags.
The plot is character driven with most of the focus being on Rimmer. It works well as character development and for laughs.
All other performers are there (mostly) to support Barrie in this one and it works as a pretty effective goodbye to a brilliant character. (Although with hindsight we know it's really just 'see you later'). There are also some funny cameos from Brian Cox and Ken Morley.
The humour is pretty good with some decent banter and lots of sight-gags. The opening sequence is a great with Ace Rimmer doing cool Bond-tribute, complete with Villain, girl and unconvincing special effects. Another sequence with Lister seeking gratification in a role playing AR game work very well too.
