The Avengers

Emma is lured into the grand, imposing mansion of an aged bridge specialist, where she must navigate the unfamiliar surroundings and manage on her own without assistance. Meanwhile, Steed stays at home, occupied with still nursing a painful sprained ankle.

The Joker is a television programme presented in the format of a single episode. It falls under the broad classification of an episode‑type show, offering a self‑contained story within the series’ larger framework. In this installment, the central character, Emma, finds herself lured into the grand, somewhat foreboding residence of an elderly specialist in bridges. The house itself is described as imposing, its atmosphere adding a sense of pressure to Emma’s visit. While she navigates the unfamiliar surroundings, she must do so without the usual assistance of Steed, who is unavailable because he is at home recovering from a sprained ankle. Emma’s predicament therefore hinges on her having to manage the situation alone, relying on her own wits while the elderly bridge expert watches. The absence of Steed, who is occupied with his own injury, leaves her without the familiar partnership that typically eases her investigations. The episode thus centres on Emma’s forced independence within the striking setting of the bridge expert’s mansion, highlighting how the combination of an intimidating locale and the temporary loss of Steed’s support shapes the narrative’s tension.