Series 9 Episode 2 discussion

[praxis]

It struck me that the three-section method of storytelling might have been because they did not shoot quite enough footage to last the hour, or there was an accident with the reel containing a key explanatory scene! There was rather a lot of repetition, but perhaps it was just the simplest way to relay a fairly complex plotline.

I thought Maya's 'Yes, I've got a BOYFRIEND', as if this was a major achievement on her part, and likely to be entirely unexpected on Lucas's, was not the best scripted line in history. Almost expected her to add 'Na na na na na'!

Lucas couldn't stand Beth last week, and in the time it has taken Dimitri's arm to heal, he is smirking at her and making 'tlc' phone calls. Strange. But I agree she might serve the purpose of taking Harry's focus off Lucas.

I liked the way that Harry obviously knew Westhouse and his family quite well, but kept quiet about it with the h/secretary. Harry obviously values national security more highly than personal relationships, so watch out Ruth!