| Black Scorpion | |
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 Black Scorpion DVD cover |
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| Genre | Science Fiction |
| Starring | Michelle Lintel Scott Valentine BT (Brandon Terrell) |
| Theme music composer | David G. Russell |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 22 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Roger Corman |
| Producer(s) | Marta M. Mobley Craig J. Nevius |
| Broadcast | |
| Original channel | Sci Fi |
| Original run | January 5, 2001 – June 30, 2001 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Black Scorpion Black Scorpion II |
Black Scorpion is a short lived action TV series on the Sci-Fi Channel that first aired in 2001. The series is based on two Roger Corman movies, Black Scorpion, and the sequel Black Scorpion II: Aftershock. The show focuses on a female police officer, who, by night, takes to the streets and fights crime as the sexy superheroine, the Black Scorpion. The show contains many references to the old Batman TV series, including guest appearances by Adam West and Frank Gorshin.
The complete series was briefly available on DVD in North America, but the set is now out of print.
Identity
Darcy Walker
The Black Scorpion's real name is Darcy Walker, played by Michelle Lintel. She lives in Angel City (a fictionalized version of Los Angeles), where she works as a police detective. Darcy's father was shot by the city's crooked district attorney. The D.A. was arrested, but the charges were, suspiciously, dropped. That was when Darcy decided to take to the streets as the vigilante, Black Scorpion. In the original Corman films, the role of Darcy was played by Joan Severance.
Black Scorpion
The Black Scorpion is a clear reference to Batman. Apart from being an excellent hand-to-hand fighter and an expert with computers, Black Scorpion has no superpowers. She does, however, have access to a large assortment of weapons and gadgets, her best known weapon being her "Scorpionmobile" a high-tech car that is decked out like the Batmobile, with a similar disguise capability to the "Defender" from Viper. She also wears a ring that shoots powerful blasts of energy and allows her to change into the Black Scorpion.
Other Major Characters
Detective Steve Rafferty
Darcy's partner and love interest. Apart from Darcy, Steve is the best cop on the force. At present, he is on a mission to unmask the Black Scorpion. Darcy wants to tell Steve that she's the Black Scorpion, but whenever she tries, the opportunity slips away. Steve may also have a crush on the Black Scorpion. He is played by Scott Valentine.
Argyle
Darcy's personal mechanic, he is the only person who Darcy allowed to know her identity unconditionally, since he freely gave her most of her more hi-tech equipment. He is somewhat a mentor figure to her at times, but his role is watered down somewhat in the series, only seeming to appear when a new gadget is needed. He is played by Brandon Terrell.
Tender Lovin'/Veronica
Argyle's girlfriend and a former hooker. She's the only other person who knows Black Scorpion's true identity. She and Argyle are constantly arguing about relationship issues. She is played by Enya Flack.
Major Enemies
Aerobicide
- Real Name: Susie Payne
- Powers: cybernetic implants give her superstrength and agility; exercise-based weaponry
- First appearance: No Sweat Episode 1.9
- Portrayed by: Renee Griffin
Angel of Death
- Real Name: Detective Angela Archer
- Powers: uses her lips to bring death to all criminals
- First Appearance Kiss of Death Episode 2.4
- Portrayed by: Nancy Valen
Aftershock
- Real Name: Professor Ursula Undershaft
- Powers: uses her hands that shoot out shock waves through the city.
- First appearance: Home Sweet Homeless Episode 1.4
- Portrayed By Sherrie Rose
- Notes: Was Darcy's main enemy in Black Scorpion II'
Breathtaker
- Real Name: Dr. Noah Goddard
- Powers: None; hallucinogenic gas dispensers
- First appearance: Out of Thin Air Episode 1.6
- Portrayed by: Adam West
- Notes: Breathtaker is handicapped. He has to breathe through a respirator. He was also the original enemy of the film version.
Clockwise
- Real Name: Benjamin Tickerman
- Powers: time-related weaponry
- First appearance: Crime Time Episode 1.8
- Portrayed by: Frank Gorshin
- Notes: He has a sexy sidekick named Hourglass.
FireArm
- Real Name: Jack Aimes
- Powers: None; arm replaced by powerful energy blaster
- First appearance: Armed and Dangerous Episode 1.1
- Portrayed by: Martin Kove
Flashpoint
- Real Name: Cameron Albright
- Powers: None; light-based weaponry
- First appearance: Blinded by the Light Episode 1.3
- Portrayed by: Allen Scotti
- Notes: Flashpoint was blinded by Black Scorpion's energy ring, but his eyesight was restored by advanced laser surgery. He has a sexy sidekick named Vision.
Gangster Prankster
- Real Name: Luther Sims
- Powers: None, just terrorizes citizens with his maniacal laughter and his gang of fools
- First appearance: An officer and a Prankster Episode 1.10
- Portrayed by Stoney Jackson
Greenthumb
- Real Name: Eugene Gardner
- Powers: Plant manipulation
- First appearance: Roses Are Red, You're Dead Episode 1.12
- Portrayed by: David Lander
- Notes: He has a sexy sidekick named Tiger Lily.
Hurricane
- Real Name: Dr. Gail Waters
- Powers: Weather manipulation
- First appearance: Wave Goodbye Episode 1.2
- Portrayed by: Athena Massey
Inferno
- Real Name: Adam Burns
- Powers: Pyrokinesis
- First appearance: Love Burns Episode 1.5
- Portrayed by: Brent Huff
Medusa
- Real Name: Minerva Stone
- Powers: None; cement gun turns victims to stone
- Portrayed by: Lisa Boyle
- First Appearance: No Stone Unturned Episode 1.7
- Notes: Medusa owns her own health and beauty spa. Most of the statues in the spa are her victims.
Mindbender
- Real Name: Dr. Sarah Bellum
- Powers: None; just uses her virtuality to trap her victims
- First Appearance: Virtual Vice Episode 1.14
- Portrayed By: Lana Clarkson
Polutia
- Real Name: Dr. Ariel Haze
- Powers: can turns herself into smog
- Portrayed By: Julie McCullough
- Notes: Dr. Ariel Haze is a former student of the Breathtaker, who is desperate to stop pollution
A guest appearance was made by Dave Mustaine, who portrayed the pyromaniac Torchy Thompson. During his fight scenes, sound clips of Hangar 18 were played.
External links
- Black Scorpion at Internet Movie Database
- MISFITS Mike Fanslow's Black Scorpion Review
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