Episode 2 Discussion

[lwhite53]

I liked the "look" of this episode more than ep 1 -- not so much hurky-jerky camera work, way less somber color palette in the filtering, no severe downward camera angles, fewer extreme close-ups -- much more the look I associate with Spooks.

Liked the Ruth/Harry scenes a lot -- they're slowly feeling their way toward something. Using Jo as the go-between is a brilliant stroke and helps their dynamic. I think the writers have finally taken the hint that we want this relationship to happen!

Still don't like the way too obvious hook-up between Lucas and the CIA lady (I dislike her so much I can never remember her name). Too pat and predictable -- I have to believe Lucas is smarter than that.

Also, liked the Traiq character -- he's a good addition to the group and the antithesis of Malcolm, which is a good thing as Malcolm can't be replaced. Actually, Tariq is kind of a combination Colin/Malcolm -- computer geek and gadget boy. I guess budget crises hit even MI5.

I'm glad that Nico was dispatched back home (in about three lines of dialogue) -- didn't see how Ruth was going to get back on the Grid with a traumatized 10-year old to look after.