Series 10 - Episode 6 Discussion

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(24-10-2011 08:33 PM)beatrice4ruth Wrote:  The happiness of Harry when Ruth asked him to share together their retirement in her dream home was so heart breaking....I do not understand why Harry and Ruth were not allowed some happiness before her death....

...I truly feel sorry for Harry...

In fact, I liked the episode. It was fast-pacing and exciting.
I will miss Spooks, ....British TV at its best!

I just wanted to highlight and echo some of your sentiments....
I thought the Series was fantastic! Spooks has been addicting and wonderful at creating a fictional world that swings emotions and heart rates high and low (the wall of remembrance was something else). Thanks to all involved.

As for 10.6 itself, I'm less satisfied. Not because it wasn't well done. It was exciting, true to form and I do think the series ENDED, but I was left wanting.....

If H/R had just had a few 'real moments' together, I think her death would be more acceptable, even mean more. Like you, I hoped for some happiness on their part or at least more signs of it. Just the simple, normal tale-tells that strengthen and confirm their closeness/relationship: her shoes or coat in his house; references to unseen, personal moments; additional phone or email exchanges; and, of course, a non-disaster-related kiss or two.

I would have also felt less sorry for Harry. As it is, we experience not only his devasting loss of Ruth, whom he loved & trusted -- but also the lack of having created the memories, the moments, you need in such circumstances. They were so close to it.... and now, having nothing else -- he's back on the Grid where it will eventually consume him to where he no longer knows who he is (which he has mentioned, which Ruth mentioned, and as Tom demonstrated).

In terms of an acceptable finale -- there seems to be extreme points of view between happily ever after and death/despair/destruction.

What about the possibilities of everything in between? Certainly a mix is more fitting.



One last thanks to all involved in the forum: administrators and contributors alike.