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Snarky Recap - Thunderbirds Are Go: ‘Rigged For Disaster’

The One Where TAG Gets Riggedy-Wrecked, Son.

This episode has barely started when my eagle eyes spot yet another Captain Taylor look-a-like (this time wearing an eye patch and trying to look cool while leaning against a pipe). I think a new drinking game is called for. *grins*

The oil rig’s supervisor looks like a stereotypical sea captain whose career change didn’t exactly go according to plan.

And out of nowhere, FAB1 appears, apparently ignoring orders to stay the ‘ell away.

Supervisor Malloy, upon spotting FAB 1: ‘A flying car?’ Yeah, just wait until you see what happens when it hits 88 mph.

Say hello to your new boss. Also, say bye to your old job and area of expertise. Your rig is officially decommissioned.

Malloy: ‘What do you mean, hazardous? It’s perfectly safe!’

Those words have barely left his mouth when one of his employees falls to the floor when the keyboard he was leaning on suddenly breaks off.

YOU WERE SAYING, MATE?

Lady Penelope proceeds to reveal her plans to convert the rig to produce solar energy instead. Malloy is still offered the same job but what with him being a stubborn ass, he refuses and even resorts to throwing disagreeing employees overboard. What a dick.

Parker, when asked if he has ever driven one of those things: *looking like a kid who has just been handed the keys of a Ferrari* ‘I can drive anything, miss!’

Five seconds later, Parker is having a hard time figuring out how to stop Kayo from plunging into the Atlantic. You were saying, Parker?

‘Got you.’ MY QUEEN. <3

Meanwhile, Malloy has taken the rest of the crew inside the only remaining lifeboat and is making way for the open seas while the rig is on fire and doomed to go down. But no worries, Doyle just remembered the foam cannons that may just stop the fire.

‘Sorry M’Lady, this is even harder than the last one.’ Said the man who proudly proclaimed he can drive anything.

And just when you think everything is safe and steady... the rig starts to shift and a huge crack appears in the middle. Oh dear.

SHERBERT NOOOO.

Have no fear, heroic!Parker is here! UGH FEELS. Look at these two. So precious.

Back on Tracy Island, the scope of what just happened becomes clear.

‘That looks more like a disaster than a situation.’ Also applicable to Gordon’s room when Grandma leaves on holiday for a month.

Back on the rig, Parker gets to take FAB 1 for a dive.

Doyle: ‘So. He’s good to drive?’

Kayo: ‘This one’s a little more his style.’ LOLOLOL.

So far so good, as attaching the crane to the sunken platform has stopped the pressure somewhat. But then FAB 1 detects the presence of people inside the flooding compartment. This really is starting to sound like the rig version of Titanic. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. (sorry not sorry)

Penny decides to try and seal off the pipe on the ocean floor. But in order to do that, they’ll have to shut the valve manually.

Parker: ‘But Mr Gordon is the only one with that sort of diving equipment’

Penny: O RLY?

Fast forward to:

‘Who knew Brains had such an eye for fashion?’ (Also a rare glimpse inside Gordon’s wet dreams. No pun intended)

Actually, if Gordon were here to see this, he might require mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. *cackles*

Above water, Kayo attaches Thunderbird S to the towing cable to help Doyle lift the platform a bit further.

Is it just or me or are Thunderbird Shadow’s grappling arms the cutest? Like T-Rex arms, but more graceful. *squish*

The plan to lift the platform backfires pretty quickly as the crane fails to hold the weight. Also, how crazy fast is Doyle getting out of the crane and down the ladder? *squints*

Drama ensues as everything is literally falling apart and/or flooding. That’s when Thunderbird 2 arrives on the scene. Fashionably late, Virgil.

‘Anyone need a lift?’ You cheeky bastard you.

Back on the ocean floor, Parker and FAB 1 are performing what can only be described as Advanced Water Ballet as they dodge all manner of rig debris.

Penny, Parker, and Sherbert are giving me all the feels this episode. ALL THE FUZZY FEELS.

Virgil ‘Smooth Operator’ Tracy launches TB2′s magnetic grapples, only to find out they’re not very effective. Kayo comes up with a brilliant idea: using Thunderbird Shadow’s ultra strong T-rex arms to lift the rig with Thunderbird 2′s grapples attached to Thunderbird S.

Virgil: ‘Alright then, let’s raise the roof... uh platform.’ Reasons Virgil should not attempt a career as a DJ.

Kayo lovingly whispering to a wounded Thunderbird Shadow. See, Virgil, this is how you encourage your Bird to give it all she’s got.

The words of encouragement helped though, as both Thunderbirds manage to keep the rig stable long enough for Doyle to help the trapped crew members out.

And that leaves Penny with ‘one more loose end to tie up.’ *James Bond theme intensifies*

Kayo: ‘I suggest you come along quietly.’ Unless you want your mutineering ass whooped. Actually go on, make my day.

Malloy: ‘You’re gonna need an army to get me and my crew off this boat, ya follow?’

‘Well, its a good thing we brought one.’

Me:

Malloy gives up, but his clumsy companion tries to make for freedom... only to fall into the water. *sigh, facepalm*

And that’s that for what I assume to the be the last standalone episode before this season’s grand finale. Truth to be told: I’m not ready. Nu-uh.

#snarky recap #thunderbirds are go #rigged for disaster

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