[spoilers] Sir Harry Pearce 2.0

[JHyde]

I wrote on the episode thread that I think Harry was ultimately disappointed with Levi leaving. Not just for the obvious reasons but also because he was leaving so much to be done.

Even though Harry faltered in episode 1, he is still the man who stays around to do what is needed.

I loved Harry having a contemporary in this episode. Not someone to bump up against, but rather someone a little older who has also been through hell. They obviously have some parallels in experiences: Harry was forced to choose national security over the woman he loved and her family. There is also a world weariness that they both share, whilst also working in jobs that require them to look forward and retain some semblance of hope. There was a genuine sense of comradeship between the two, not least because Levi knew Harry's real name.

This connection was my favourite aspect of the episode.

As to Harry not being around in season 10 - I would be very surprised if Peter jumped ship at this point. For all sorts of reasons. And I sincerely doubt that he would be pushed either.