Episode
The Avengers: The Decapod
Overview
Borb, the president of the Balkan Republic, is visiting London to sign a military deal. His private secretary is killed by a masked wrestler, the Decapod. Steed is assigned to augment the president's bodyguards, but the wrestler continues to kill those close to Borb.
Details
- Series
- The Avengers
- Season
- Season 2
- Episode
- Episode 3
- Air date
- 1962-10-13
- Runtime
- 51 min
Episode context
The Decapod is Episode 3 in Season 2 of The Avengers. It aired on 1962-10-13. The runtime is 51 min.
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