Series 9 Episode 4 discussion

[LucasNorthFan]

(12-10-2010 08:34 AM)Tea Lady Wrote:  This is very out of character even after the whole Sarah C thing IMO. That just makes me think Lucas is acting like a love sick puppy for his own ends. He was so cold and ruthless when he set that other officer up, and even Vaughn said he didn't really have to do that, that I struggle to believe he did all of that for one woman. Even if she is the love of his life.
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Final point. Why the hell did Lucas have his patio door unlocked ?? He lives in London for gods sake. Anything not nailed to the mast is gone in seconds, and he's supposed to be a government officer!!!

I think Lucas is out of character with Maya because he is John with her, then switches back to Lucas with everyone else. He's too vulnerable, too eager, when he met her at the hospital's corridor I saw a young-man in love, as if they were showing us 15-years ago John.

On the other hand, I see some sense on Lucas' behaviour being just self-preservation. I wanted to see more signs of the 8 years in Russia, here it is, he needs love. He held onto memories and beliefs ('I was MI5 then, I'm MI5 now from S7) and wants that life back, he has the opportunity now. Maybe John's life was easier, simpler and wants to live it again.

If Lucas(and Harry) is playing both Vaughn and Maya I'll be one happy girl.

ETA: I thought the door open was a sign that someone has entered, not that Lucas left it open. Or do you mean open, without a lock?

Quick question: Do doctors in the UK not wear white coats?Is it optional?

Quote:I feel that Spooks seems to be heading downhill fast. They replaced Malcolm with Tariq, nice bright kid, but too young to be so 'experienced' with the 'systems' he operates. Even a genius has to have experience... Its like he can take over any IT system in the UK, or the world, at will, and manipulate it instantly and effortlessly. Just too implausible... Or maybe he's a very youthful 35-45...

I don't agree. Now the more experienced people in this area are young, the IT people were I work are less than 35. Hackers are also young. I believe Tariq can comprehend and manipulate any system/technology thingy, there's a reason his is part of MI-5.
I did find doubtful his knowledge on disactivating bombs, were it Malcom giving the instructions I wouldn't have give it a second thought, Tariq did say the mecanism was 'simple' though.

Loved Ruth on the field and loved Beth. They forgot spanish among Ruth's language skills, at least she understood it in last ep

I will say again, I want more Tariq development.

LNF