Episode 2 Discussion [Rewatch]

[Silktie]

(11-01-2010 01:20 PM)Tea Lady Wrote:  I agree. I would not watch this episode again by choice. Not just because of the Helen scene but because of the domestic violence and humiliation dished out by Osbourne to his wife. I have always hated bullies. I also liked the bit where Helen was told that if you create a legend, have the knowledge to back your story up i.e. if you say you are from Brighton, make sure you know a lot about Brighton.

Geez, you're right. I had forgotten about Osbourne forcing his wife to bare herself before his colleagues. That was a horrible moment as well, and actually very well acted by the actress playing the wife. When you put all the things together that happened in this episode - physical and emotional abuse, illegal refugees drowning in droves, Helen's death, the assassination of Osbourne - it is really a very dark episode. Definitely no light entertainment here.