Series 9 Episode 7 discussion

[theeyeshaveit]

I could pick on a million things that puzzle me but after this episode but I will only speak of my two primary concerns because they are the premise for everything.

1. Lucas and Maya

We are told again this week, Lucas is doing it for Maya, and while he talks about passion to Vaughn, when Lucas and Maya together there is no passion written into their scenes. Lucas and Maya are such a strange couple in love, I am beginning to feel it is intentional. This week the writers never even wrote any moment in the rescue scene to indicate it was anything other than the rescue of any person of interest. Why did they not give them some passionate words of support or comfort while he uncuffs her, no are you ok, don't be scared, nothing, she could have been any hostage he was freeing. It does not have to be soppy, but if their love is the motivator for Lucas they needed to include something lover like in that scene. Lucas could stand and listen to Vaughn for a couple of minutes so why not a moment of care and reassurance with the love of his life. Weird. Lucas says two things to her 'Did he hurt you?' from the stairs. Maya - go outside and wait for me there as he frees her. She says almost nothing and seems more worried about Vaughn's welfare. Lovers - ha!

2. Why Lucas chose this path.

Despite the severity of what John did, the unviable path he chose when Vaughn turned up became even more ridiculous this week when Lucas confirmed my theory he thought his 15 years service and 8 years in prison could be considered as part atonement for what he did.

I am less sold on those premises than ever, let alone other problems people have raised.