Episode 3 Discussion

[Silktie]

I found the episode very interesting. I actually thought it was good that they spent a bit more time with the terrorists than shows normally do, otherwise they just become cardboard caricatures. If you know a little more about them, your emotional investment in the eventual outcome is bigger. The premise was an interesting one, and the showtrials on the internet was, I thought, an interesting touch. Also thought it was telling that so many people actually voted in this macabre game - that was a great commentary on the fabric of society today.

Things I loved:
- Ruth is back on the Grid, and her first words to Harry are "You Look flustered." Great stuff. Also loved Harry's comment on the basket of muffins, and Ruth saying "You really shouldn't have." Lol.
- Harry confiding in Ruth as soon as she is back. No matter what the status of their personal relationship, they always had absolute trust in each other professionally. That was a great touch.
- Ros playing that girl, and giving her the evil eye for most of the episode. I've seen others complaining that Ros was too quiet, but honestly, she had no choice really. She tried to play the only card available to her - turning the girl's sympathies.
- Harry getting Ruth a chair so she could sit down next to Tariq, and just generally the gentle and compassionate way he treated Ruth throughout the episode.
- The way Jo's death played out - the understanding between her and Ros, the communication with only the eyes and Ros' devastation at Jo's death and her role in it.
- Absolutely loved the last scene between Harry and Ruth. It showed that although they had made progress with their professional relationship, they are still very much at sea in their personal relationship. And I think that's accurate. They probably haven't talked much since the mutual apologies last week, instead using Jo as go-between. Now Jo is dead after Harry sent her in there, so obviously Harry can't just walk up to Ruth and hug her in my opinion. Like Nitrus said, that last shot was beautifully done.

I hated:
- Sarah asking Lucas to come over for a booty call.
- The swimming pool scene was a little lame in my opinion. We only got to see the pasty Russian almost nude - they could've at least put Lucas in one too!