Lucas a good addition?

[Adam Carter]

Series 8 Spoiler: show

Really good observation, age1021. And I wholeheartedly agree with your comparison of Lucas and Adam.

Lucas certainly has shown glimpses of having the confidence and "swagger" that Adam had, but his experiences have left such an indelible impression on him they've created a hole in his character that has yet to be filled (and may never be). Nowhere was this more evident then in his misguided attempt to foster a relationship with Sarah.

Nevertheless, I feel like the writers put Lucas through the wringer throughout Series 8 for a reason. I think you'll see a dramatic growth in his character, slowly but surely moving past what happened in Russia. And I think they will use that as a springboard to justify him becoming Section Chief.