Scarlet's persona - the residual cyborg?

[Marion]

Oh, I agree - there are some snippets of dialogue that suggest a friendship. The way they do, occasionally, use each other's given names - eg when Scarlet is 'sacked' from Spectrum in 'Special Assignment' and says 'Goodbye, Adam.' - also gives the impression they're more than just work colleagues.

[Scarlet Lady]

My thought exactly! To me, Scarlet always seemed pretty upbeat on the whole.

[Mysteronslayer]

My thought exactly! To me, Scarlet always seemed pretty upbeat on the whole.

I also like his small attempts at humour via one liners at the end of some episodes. For example, "You know me Adam, I don't gamble" that gives you some hint that there is a little more to Scarlet than his work.

[Marion]

He is talking to Lieutenant Green when he says that:
"Lieutenant, you know I never gamble!"

That is one of his better comments - the one at the end of The Trap, where he jokes to Caretake Morton that he 'must be indestructible' goes down like a lead balloon with the colonel.

[Intensity Angel]

The bit in 'Spectrum Strikes Back' is also key to Scarlet's 'offduty' traits. Even though he is on duty, he allows himself a small break when it's just him and Blue.

That bit has always disturbed me...

[Scarlet Lady]

Disturbed you? In what way?

[Mysteronslayer]

I like it when they lay back and listen to music.
Good to see Scarlet kicking back, and hearing Barry Grey tunes!

[Intensity Angel]

Disturbed you? In what way?

He kinda looks gay. I've got nothing against homosexxuals but Scarlet is a puppet...

[Mysteronslayer]

Wow. I definitely didn't read into it that way Intensity. Haha.
The gayest moment in the series was in the "Traitor" episode where the Koala base agent says "Get to bed"... I dunno, it was just the tone, it sounded almost like he wanted him to climb in with him.

[LadyP]

Intensity Angel said: He kinda looks gay. I've got nothing against homosexxuals but Scarlet is a puppet...

Now, I have never been one to 'kiss and tell' - one has to think of one's reputation, after all - but I can assure you, on good authority, that dear Captain Scarlet is all man.... and really knows how to treat a 'Lady' - mentioning no names...

Oh dear, I do hope I haven't been too indiscreet. Whatever would Parker say?

[hazel]

The gayest moment in the series was in the "Traitor" episode where the Koala base agent says "Get to bed"

Worse - it was actually "Come to bed", which still causes me some juvenile sniggering, 40 years on.

But, Intensity, I can't agree that Scarlet "looks gay" in that scene in Spectrum Strikes Back. Just because he and Blue are taking a moment to catch some rays before getting back to work doesn't imply homosexuality, surely?

[Intensity Angel]

No it doesn't imply Scarlet and Blue are... ... how do I say this... , but it's Scarlet's actions and when he says 'ah peace', in my mind it comes out so wrong!. I mean there is one particular scene if you freeze it, it looks like he's having... something... y'know the O word!

God damm you Formula One slash!!

Oh dear! I'll let you in on a little secret of my past. I was watching an episode of Captain Scarlet with my dad when I asked him if Captain Scarlet in the closet with Captain Blue!

I didin't know what it meant at the time! I was only eight!

Or maybe Scarlet is just flirting in a friendly manner, nothing else to it

[chrisbishop]

We can hear you muttering, Intensity....

[Marion]

You're not the only one, Intensity Angel. Its been debated on the forum before.

Back in the more innocent days when it was first shown, I don't suppose it was even considered by the 'target audience' even if the programme makers had a bit of a giggle about it.

Scarlet has always looked extremely uncomfortable in the 'sunbathing' scene (to me) - maybe he just isn't the type who likes to soak up the rays...
At least Blue sounds suitably cheesed off when he says 'Yeah, back to work...'

[Scarlet Lady]

Maybe the sun's too hot for Scarlet...?