Episode 7 Discussion [rewatch]

[JHyde]

I think of this episode as a bit like 2.5 (I Spy Apocalypse). It is powerful the first time you see it but doesn't play as well on repeat viewings.

To be fair, even when I saw it the first time, I could pick the holes in it. As you say - a better trap could have been laid, as a team.

I remember my sister and I having a long protracted argument about this one, about how Fi's death could have been averted.

As you say Silktie, one of the best things about it is seeing Ruth and Adam's relationship solidify (I think of this as the counterpoint to 3.10 in their dynamic's development). I also find RPJ pretty good in this episode - he is positively terrifying as he breaks Farook's lackey's fingers.

Having said that, I cried the first and maybe the second times I watched it. I do find Fiona stabbing Farook a satisfying moment, but ultimately it all felt a little foolish. I was sorry to see both Olga and Fiona leave.

I think this is one of the weaker episodes in the strongest season of the show so far.