Series 9 Episode 2 discussion

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I liked that the perspective from which the ep was told changed as Lucas, Harry and Ruth learned more about what was going on -- thought it was an interesting way to underscore the "discovery" moments (moved from Lucas to Beth once Ruth uncovers Beth's secret and from Beth to Chapman when it becomes clear that Chapman is not the assassin but instead works for Westhouse). And the red herring of the plot, the Columbians going after Beth, was integrated into the plot well.

The HS ordering Harry to keep away from Westhouse seems to have ended their lovefest from last ep! Though the govt. is new, seems the same old rules apply -- keep away from the important guys! Harry, unsurprisingly, is less than happy with that edict!

I thought it interesting that for a security-conscious group, none of Westhouse's minions noticed a strange driver (Dimitri) hanging about in their back yard! And for a new boy, D is pretty damn good with a computer. (Yeah, I noticed the sling too, TL -- he definitely was not wearing it at any point in the last ep.)

Loved Tariq's delivery of, "I'm like a shark, Lucas, I never sleep," -- sounded like he was actually talking in his sleep.

Ruth dressed in black throughout ep -- is that a tribute to Ros?

Beth's lift of Ruth's fingerprint with a band aid -- very nifty! Not sure how realistic it was, but certainly gave some idea of B's resourcefulness.

Harry's line about a "British sponsored coup" harks back to some of the best villains of past series -- Mace, Collingwood, Jocelyn Myers, Juliet, etc.

Whole ep sets up the themes of lying, deceit and betrayal which will

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apparently be the story arc for this series.

Love the Harry and Lucas dialogue about lying: H: "I don't like liars." L: "It's our business . . " H: "Not to each other." Seems someone needs to remind Harry about pot, kettle and black here!!

Even after their handshake and Harry giving Lucas control of the team, I'm not really sure that Harry wholly trusts Lucas. Not sure why I feel that way, actually -- just something about how easily and quickly Harry gave in . . . and his smile didn't seem totally sincere, imo.

Loved Lucas' line to Beth: "Don't think it's because I care" -- he's channeling Ros!

I found it strange that the ep ended with no resolution as to the Ukranian who supplied the nerve gas and the Nigerian security men who took a shot at Harry -- very unspookslike to leave those kinds of loose ends.

I'm less than happy about what's happening with Lucas -- Maya provides yet another woman for him to agonize over and the mysterious Vaughn's pressuring of him seems to lead you to believe that he's being offered up as a traitor. That was the only false note of the ep -- way too obvious.