Episode 1: Call of the JungleTarzan and Jane are relaxing in their manor at Greystoke, regaling their friend Werper with tales of our hero's exploits in the jungle.
In particular, Tarzan recounts the time he rescued Jane from the high priestess La. The villain saw Jane as a rival for Tarzan's affections. Thanks to some help from his elephant friend Tantor, Tarzan makes the last minute save and escapes with his love.
Jane is worried about Tarzan's return to the jungle to seek a legendary treasure. As they are speaking, a knife falls from the wall where Tarzan keeps the old jungle outfit. This causes Jane to invoke the "Omen of the Falling Knife." This is apparently bad. Tarzan laughs off Jane's warning, reminding her they are almost broke, and packs for his trip.
Meanwhile, Werper arrives at a slave mart to the north. Turns out, he is working with Achmet Zek, a slaver against whom Tarzan has waged "relentless war." Zek plans on kidnapping Jane while Tarzan's away in order to sell her into slavery.
Tarzan heads out to seek his fortune and Zek wastes no time making his move and capturing Jane. Tarzan's got his own problems. His old rival Numa the lion is looking to take him out. Can Tarzan fend off the man eater? And what will become of Jane?
I have to admit: this one surprised me. I was expecting it to be hammier and cheesier than a deli, and it was. But damn, if it's not addictive as well.
The first episode sets up a lot in a few minutes. We get Tarzan's backstory. His enemies list. The plot against Jane. And a lion attack. It's brisk and exciting.
The Tarzan outfit of course still looks ridiculous, but on the whole, color me impressed. I would definitely tune in for the next installment.
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