Ironically, WWW is actually better than the stuff like I Spy and Man from UNCLE that inspired it. The chemistry of Conrad and Martin is indisputable, and the plotting is great, with a weird Vernes/H.G. Welles sensibility that makes the idea of giant robot squids, time travel, ghosts, mad scientist dwarves, and super-weapons appealing and believable. The plots do tend to be rather formulaic, and the show reached its peak in the second season. On the other hand, there really wasn't much further they could go, either. This was 60's TV - character development, story arcs, etc., were a thing of the future.
Review of The Wild Wild West
