Series 9 Episode 7 discussion

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(03-11-2010 05:09 PM)A Cousin Wrote:  I don't think they are being dismissive of RA at all. Any actor worth their paycheck, and I think RA is very much worth his paycheck, would jump at the chance for a challenge like this. I will freely admit that it has come very close to entering the land of melodrama for me at times. I hasten to add, it has never actually gone there. Because of RA. I suppose we will all have to agree to disagree about whether or not Lucas' back story holds water or not and to what extent. I choose to have all the info before I decide.

RA did always like playing the baddies after all....

This storyline has been strange and weird for me from the start, but because of RA's wonderful portrayal, when I'm watching it, it doesn't feel fake, instead it feels very real and very true. Spooks is lucky that RA has the caliber to take this storyline to places and make people FEEL something. If he wasn't so good, this storyline would have fallen without him carrying it forward.

(03-11-2010 05:09 PM)A Cousin Wrote:  What I find funny (funny - ironic, not funny - haha) is that we the viewers seem to feel every bit as confused and betrayed and distrustful and manipulated as any one of the characters on the show. There is no doubt that this series has challenged the loyalty of its viewers at some point. Whether you agree or not, we are all feeling something. That - to me - is good theater. There is not much TV on these days that can grab you by the jugular, drag you kicking and screaming into a deserted warehouse and a situation you do not want to face and force you to decide where your loyalties lie. Sound familiar?

I am offended that you would believe that I would be dragged anywhere kicking and screaming in such an indignified manner....

Okay, maybe I was clinging to Lucas's leg at one point....but that for strategic purposes....