[spoilers] Harry and Ruth Strike Back

[JHyde]

I agree with Beatriz that bringing back Ruth and then ignoring everything that had passed between them would be even sillier.

It's not enough to go against something just because everyone else seems to love it. And I say that as someone with a contrary streak. If I can draw a comparison, it would be silly of me to stop drinking coffee or liking a certain band just because everyone suddenly seemed to dig them as well.

I also take exception to the idea that once a couple gets together everything from that point on is happily ever after. I'm not terribly experienced, but my impression is that relationships are plenty of hard work and miserable rubbish between the good bits that make it worthwhile.

Also, why is watching a relationship between two spooks automatically not good entertainment? As long as it's part of a bigger storyline, it can be a great parallel subplot. The crux of the show has always been how one manages a 'normal life' in the midst of daily deception. What could possibly be more relevant?

And most importantly, as had been pointed out already, these two people are not in the flush of youth or first love. I love the fact that they're an older couple and not flashy, Hollywood types. This is hardly a relationship of the usual rubbish calibre.

I was still a fan of the show after NW left, and I loved Harry before and after Ruth. But I think these characters bring out the best in each other and that can only be good for the show. If they don't mess us around much longer.