Series 9 Episode 1 discussion

[Tea Lady]

(21-09-2010 09:47 AM)JHyde Wrote:  I had tipped that Ruth would say no, and I actually like how they played it out. I also loved that she said 'I will' to Harry asking her to tell Beth - she says 'I will' to work, doesn't she?! Still hoping there might be a happier resolution for them, but there was movement.

Peter was outstanding, even more than usual. Understated elegance, all the way.

The most interesting thing for me in this episode was what Nicholas Blake said to Harry about affecting change. It has always been a sore point with Harry that he can't really make much of a difference - it's one of the reasons he hands in his resignation. Remember Harry bemoaning that Five's motto is to preserve the status quo and nothing more?

Harry must know deep down that he makes a difference. Just look at all the successful ops he has been in charge of. Perhaps he is just having a hard time seeing it because of the bodies.

I also liked the scene where Lucas sent Beth away to get the phone. Lucas said that he would not take his eyes of his colleague. Maybe he regrets leaving Ros in the hotel and felt like he had let her down and maybe Harry also. Some of it might have been that he did not want the team to lose someone else, even a newbie that "fights sharks."

Interesting to note JHyde, that you still have hope for H/R. I guess Ruth is saying no to a conventional relationship as it just wouldn't work now. I guess that is not totally closing the door on an unconventional relationship, particularly because they are of a certain age.

Peter was wonderful. The writing really gave him something to get his teeth into. I hope that continues, because the show is the better for it.

Also, did anyone wonder if Kudos blew the budget in this episode? A cargo ship, computer graphics for the underwater scenes, a harrier jump jet, humvee etc