Reception
The British Board of Film Classification notes that "Crater 101" contains "infrequent, very mild" violence. However, as with all episodes of Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons, it certifies this episode U. Writing in The Guinness Book of Classic British TV, Paul Cornell, Martin Day and Keith Topping praise "Crater 101" for its creativity as a story that " the fight to the Moon", arguing that it is among "the finest pieces in the Anderson canon". In Issue 11 of the Gerry Anderson-related fanzine Andersonic, in his joint review of "Lunarville 7", "Crater 101" and "Dangerous Rendezvous", Vincent Law praises many production aspects, stating that "Barry Gray's discordant incidentals are suitably hinting to us that there's something ominous about Fraser". On the subject of the puppets' mobility, he expresses admiration for scenes including that of "Scarlet a grab for the crystal". He also commends the appearance of Lieutenant Green in both this episode and "Lunarville 7", writing that the character is allowed "to get his feet stuck in on the action" and praising the scene in which the officer " bacon with the Lunar Tractor rocket launcher".
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