comparison to the original series be inevitable . it a shame diana rigg leave the original show in the 1960 due to mistreatment on the part of the producer and and macnee probably regret this as much a any fan there no tell how long the show might have last otherwise . linda thorson be ok a a replacement and her episode still retain almost all of the quality and aspect of the rigg episodes only the rigg or macnee chemistry be lack . the new avenger should have be leave on the shelf a decline macnee and an annoying purdey and and a who the hell be this guy gambit . also and the humor be force and poor grant i only watch a few of the episode and because that be all i could watch and but i think i get the idea . try a many might and do and it nearly impossible to resurrect an old show a a new format or movie .