"Jonathan Creek" The Omega Man (TV Episode 1999) Poster

(TV Series)

(1999)

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8/10
Jonathan Creek meets The X Files.
Sleepin_Dragon11 December 2022
Maddy witnesses the military removal of what is believed to be an alien creature, having photographed it, she foolishly left personal information at the scene.

It does feel like a bit of a spoof on The X Files, but it's more than that, definitely a little tongue in cheek, you have the brash Americans coming in and trying to take over, but ultimately it's the subtle Creek that solves the mystery.

There are some amusing moments, Jonathan and Maddy on the chat show was funny, the way he rattled on, leaving her sat silent. It's definitely very, very different, it's unlike all other episodes, the first time it goes down the sci fi avenue.

It's definitely boosted by the presence of John Shrapnel, who's a huge presence, that wonderful, velvet voice. Michael Brandon is also rather good, look out for a young Charlie Brooks in the book shop.

8/10.
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8/10
Now you see it now you don't
ygwerin128 January 2020
Warning: Spoilers
Maddy inveigles Johnathan to assist her on a TV programme he demures, but she persuaded him only to live to regret his participation.

Maddy received an invitation to an intriguing proposition by a mysterious stranger, she made the appointment to find a peculiar denouement. She barely managed to escape the area when the, USA army descend and confiscated the mystery and all those involved.

Johnathan received a visit to his house the following day by an USA army General, and he is reluctantly roped into assisting their authority.

A clue given to Johnathan Creek to possibly help him to unravel the Mysteries involved in the case, by the enigmatic Proffesor Lance Graumann. "Consider the 9 planets in our solar system and 1 of them that is particularly cold"
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3/10
Too goofy
babstoyfish2 December 2020
This show has taken a turn for the too-ridiculous in its third season. If I first tuned in in season three, this would not be a show I'd continue to watch. Maybe this episode is intended to be a spoof of the X-Files? The whole thing feels like a bad joke, with poor production and comically bad acting.
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