Episode 4 [re-watch]

[Adam Carter]

I just watched this episode again late last night, and I was blown away. I forgot how great it was. The integration of the whole team in the operation made me really appreciate the joys of a fully staffed Section D.

There were so many twists and turns in this episode, just when you thought you had a handle on where it was going - BOOM. Something else happened. It was a pitch perfect plot. And I'd even go as far as saying if I had to introduce someone to Spooks who had never seen the show before, this is one of the few episodes I would consider showing them. It's really well executed.

Favorite Moments:
- Ros and Harry at the end. Really great acting by Hermoine and a great character moment for Ros.
- Malcolm and Jo on the grid. As much as I love Jo working in the field, I really feel like her natural chemistry with Malcolm made her an ideal desk officer in these episodes.
- Zaf flirting with the hotel workers. Zaf's the best. Though, I was really disappointed that he essentially disappeared in the final third of the episode.
- Harry and Ruth. Some really great short, but sweet interactions between them. The final scene was such an encouraging sign and made you believe they were destined to become something great.