Series 9 Episode 7 discussion

[tastiger]

Well, finally got to watch this episode. I did read some of the comments earlier in the week....and was hoping it wasn't as bad for Lucas as it sounded....but sorry to say RA is going out in a blaze no doubt about it. I can't see any redemption for what he has done in the past so its just a matter of how they bring the character of Lucas/John to an end. I suspect that he will have a turning point when he is face to face with Harry. I believed him when he said that the 8 years in prison was deserved and that he put his life on the line willingly for MI5.

I think that his respect for Harry will be his weakness and his downfall. I am not impressed by the character, Maya. Not much substance there. Ruth was great as usual. I didn't think her actions with the assassin was over the top. He was beating her up and she was fighting for her life. Shooting him was almost like payback for the killing of her husband. I felt so sad when she told Harry she felt fine and just wanted to go back to work. Maybe that's what happens when you are around death all the time...you become numb...for self preservation.

This episode really was a roller coaster ride! I love RA and he was just riveting. When they showed the actual flashback with Vaughn at the end I felt sick and exhausted. This will be the most "explosive" ending for a major character of Spooks....and not in a brave or honorable way. I was happy to read that there would be a series 10, not ever imagining that
RA would not be a part of it. Baring a sensational twist I can't see that happening....Richard, you will be missed!