Wonder Woman

In this made-for-television movie pilot, Diana Prince, a former Nazi spy who defected to the United States, now works for the covert ICA agency. When her colleague is captured while investigating a smuggling ring, Diana uses her advanced training and secret identity to rescue him and uncover the culprits behind a dangerous plot to steal classified government information.

This early iteration of Wonder Woman, distinct from the more widely recognized Lynda Carter version, was a television movie pilot that received a mixed reception. It was noted for its attempt to update the character for a contemporary audience but was often criticized for its deviations from the source material and a less campy, more grounded tone.

• Praised for its modern take on the superheroine.

• Criticized for its departure from the classic comic book portrayal.

• Seen as a somewhat unremarkable television movie pilot.

Google audience: Audience reception for this 1974 TV movie is scarce and largely overshadowed by the later successful series. Contemporary reviews suggest it was a competently made but ultimately forgettable attempt to bring Wonder Woman to a new medium.

This television movie was intended as a pilot for a new Wonder Woman series but was ultimately not picked up, with ABC instead opting for the more popular Lynda Carter version in 1975.