Series 10 - Episode 6 Discussion

[Gillymac]

(24-10-2011 08:58 AM)JHyde Wrote:  But life, and this show, has never been about just desserts. If it was then Danny wouldn't have died after being so brave, Wes still have both his parents, Jo would never have been raped, Zaf would not have died after being so alone in fear and agony and yes, Ruth would still be analysing.

It is, as you say, heartbreaking that Ruth died believing that she wouldn't get a happy ending. And therein lies the power.

Wonderfully put JHyde - Here's the thing - theres a lot of weeping and wailing about H&R here on the dedicated forums, but the bottom line is that the H&R 'thing' was never the point of spooks. Harry was (and is) the hook on which everything else hangs - he always has been, right from the start. Everyone, bar Harry, has always been fair game.

Nicola Walker is a wonderful actress, however series 1, 6 and 7 didn't suffer from her absence. Indeed, for many of us, series 7 was truly exceptional and a highlight of the run. (Personally, I would never have brought her back, (or I would have killed her in S8 ep1) - I would have let it remain as 'something wonderful that was never said')

At it's height, seven and a half million people tuned into see spooks, and I'm sorry, just because the shippers are probably the most voluable collective of fans, it doesn't make you the majority, nor does it make you right. Looking at the vast majority of responses across the various media outlets this morning reaction to the finale is OVERWHELMINGLY positive. I'm sorry, but it is.

I couldn't be happier - if spooks had to end, this was the way to do it. Sir Harry is free of all his baggage now and can keep on carrying on - it's what he does.