Episode 6.10 [Re-watch]

[Silktie]

Ben is finally useful in this episode, although I still find him a little lifeless. Like A Cousin said before, it needed a more dynamic actor in the role. I loved the idea of using the sniper's allergies to identify him, that was neat.

So Bob Hogan shows his real colours. I enjoyed him throughout the season, and found this twist quite in line with how the character has been presented to us. He is one of the (too) few redeeming features in this season.

And for the second time this season we see Harry not knowing what to do. The first time round he only acknowledged it to Connie, but this time he doesn't bother to hide it from the team. It is rather strange to see him so helpless. Interesting that in the end it is his willingness to admit to it that allows the newbie to come up with a strategy.

I enjoyed the Torres character. The sparring between him and Harry is quite entertaining. I loved the little moment where they're telling each other what their respective countries offer the world, hee!

Also loved Malcolm with the Beethoven CD at the beginning, and the way both Harry and Adam handle it in that first meeting. Harry's response telling Malcolm to send them Pomp and Circumstance in return made me laugh.

I am torn about Jo here. Though I feel deeply for her and the horror she has been through, part of me thinks that it is unfair of her to ask Adam to kill her. What a horrible position to put Adam in. He is facing the terrors of what Zaf has been through himself, and on top of that he is asked to kill someone he cares deeply about.

And lastly, rest in peace Zaf. Those shots with the coffin covered by the flag moved me more than I thought it would. He was a great character and I still miss him.

In retrospect, I didn't enjoy this season upon watching it first time round, and this re-watch has not changed that. I still dislike most of it, and won't bother watching it again.