Fantastic Journey – “Beyond The Mountain”

by Mark Murton

Starring: The Felix Team

Original Air Date: February 17, 1977

Directed by: Irving J. Moore

Cat Out of the Bag Alert! This review contains some spoilers for this episode!

Synopsis: The travelers pass through the portal and encounter a red cloud, similar to the green one that originally stranded them on the island. Passing through it leaves Varian (Jared Martin), Fred (Carl Franklin) and Scott (Ike Eisenmann) in a swamp surrounded by green-skinned people, while Liana (Katie Saylor) finds herself in a compound of “perfect” people all in identical dress. Their leader is Jonathan Willoway (Roddy McDowell) who is immediately smitten with Liana and decides to take her as his bride, whether she consents or not.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): Arriving in the new location the travelers set off, but then Liana pauses and with a slight smile turns to look back to where they materialised and watches as Sil-L appears in the familiar blue ball of light.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L running up hill

Sil- L runs towards Liana and jumps straight up into her arms.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L appears and jumps in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann, Varian Jared Martin and Fred Carl Franklin animated gif
Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann, Varian Jared Martin and Fred Carl Franklin
Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann

The group continue on their way with Liana carrying Sil-L.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann, Varian Jared Martin and Fred Carl Franklin

Seeing the red cloud approaching they hurry on as the wind picks up.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann, Varian Jared Martin and Fred Carl Franklin being blown by wind

They are soon engulfed by the cloud after which the men find themselves in the swamp, while Liana is next seen lying, passed out, on a grassy hill with Sil-L in close attendance.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L sitting next to Liana Katie Saylor lying on grass

As Willoway and one of his “sons” approach, Sil-L runs off . . .

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L running away from Liana Katie Saylor lying on grass

. . . and isn’t seen again until the final scenes when, as the two storylines merge and resolve, Sil-L emerges from behind a bush.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L emerging from bush

And once again leaps into Liana’s arms.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in Liana Katie Saylor arms

As the travellers set off once more they encounter Willoway, who after recent events has nowhere else to go.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann, Varian Jared Martin, Fred Carl Franklin and Willoway Roddy McDowell

And so he happily accepts Varian’s offer to join them.

Fantastic Journey - Beyond the Mountain - tuxedo cat Sil-L in arms of Liana Katie Saylor with Scott Ike Eisenmann, Varian Jared Martin, Fred Carl Franklin and Willoway Roddy McDowell

Final Mewsings: Cats will refuse to be left behind if they want to go on an adventure!

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