Episode 3 Discussion

[Silktie]

(17-11-2009 02:23 PM)lwhite53 Wrote:  

Quote:Silktie wrote:
RE: Episode 3 = Best episode of all time!!
The premise was an interesting one, and the showtrials on the internet was, I thought, an interesting touch. Also thought it was telling that so many people actually voted in this macabre game - that was a great commentary on the fabric of society today.

The internet trial idea isn't original to Spooks, was used by one of the Law and Order franchises 3 or so years ago, to the same effect -- the "defendant" was sentenced to death by the internet jury.

Maybe my expectations have been stunted by 20 years' worth of TV viewing, but I honestly don't care whether the ideas used are original, only that they are done well. I care whether the show can pull me in through the execution of the storyline, and the quality of the acting. Though I agree with those who said the episode felt uneven, it did pull me in and the performances were good, even the one by the main bad guy, who refrained from going over the top with his performance.

I could have done without the very long snog-fest between him and the niece, though...