Series 9 Episode 7 discussion

[JHyde]

OH MY GOD!

I never want to read a fic that victimises Ruth ever again. This was the best writing for her character development since 4.10 and I loved the parallel between her and Deery, about not being wrong. It mirrored Harry and Beth in episode 1 wanting to 'get clean'. NW does such great work in this episode (although the noises she makes as she being putting out are kind of funny) and Ruth once again shows us that she is so much more than the brilliant analyst we know. All the moments with Harry were excellent and I was once again reminded of the classic line from 4.10, that she is a 'born spook'. except this time it is Ruth admitting who she is and mourning, once again, her loss of 'humanity'. But we know her to be compassionate and good - we saw her go and speak with Deery. We know not every field agent does that. It is true that she has the 'wiring' for a spook, but Ruth is much more than she gives herself credit for.

It was great timing bringing back 8.1's events too. Really nicely done.

I love the irony of Lucas really being John and I adored that in the park Beth speaks for the audience, about wanting to believe in him. The scene between Harry and Lucas underground was magnificent and horribly sad, even while you had a suspicion of what was to come. The original set up was horribly sad, about Lucas essentially trying to wipe his slate clean and how he got through his 8 years in Russia. I like that the corruption of the character goes much further back and that, as Vaughan puts it, the killer is now awake.

So who is the real Lucas? I guess we all have fairly solid opinions on that already. But I think we find out for sure next week.

Series 9.8trailer Spoiler: show

The set up for next week looks excellent. Ruth and Harry both in danger? Sign me up.