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<![CDATA[Spooks Forum - Series 6]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/ Sun, 03 May 2026 18:47:28 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Spooks 6 on Australian TV (ABC1)]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-2053.html Thu, 15 Dec 2011 09:22:08 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-2053.html
No, it’s not Series 10 (yet), but it looks like Spooks is on ABC1 on Tuesday 20 December at 10:45pm. If I’m reading the blurb right (and my research is right), it looks like it’s Series 6 episode 3 (!!) AAAAAAAH! That means I’ve missed watching episodes 1 and 2! (Mind you, I have them on DVD…but that’s not the point!)

Apologies for missing it. Haven't seen any news yet on Series 10 in Oz....]]>
No, it’s not Series 10 (yet), but it looks like Spooks is on ABC1 on Tuesday 20 December at 10:45pm. If I’m reading the blurb right (and my research is right), it looks like it’s Series 6 episode 3 (!!) AAAAAAAH! That means I’ve missed watching episodes 1 and 2! (Mind you, I have them on DVD…but that’s not the point!)

Apologies for missing it. Haven't seen any news yet on Series 10 in Oz....]]> <![CDATA[Episode 6.10 [Re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1659.html Sun, 08 May 2011 14:44:59 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1659.html
Watch and discuss.]]>
Watch and discuss.]]> <![CDATA[Episode 6.9 [Re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1648.html Sun, 01 May 2011 15:19:10 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1648.html
This is my favourite episode of season 6. Now that we’re free of Yalta and the convoluted Ros traitor storyline, I’m much happier.

So Adam turns into a traitor too because he’s angry about losing Ros. Gee, Adam, Ros betrayed her country, made her own choices and engineered her own downfall, but now you’re going to shaft everyone who’s worked with you for the last few years for that? Adam must have known that going to the press about the Tehran bomb would probably mean the end of Harry and everyone else who was involved in it. I’m not sure that I buy that Adam would be that shortsighted. I do give him points for coming clean to Harry the moment he realised what was going on. If only Ros had done the same.

I absolutely loved Connie here. This episode allows us a glimpse into the backstories of both Connie and Harry, and the horrible things they’ve done in the name of the country. I like that these things aren’t glossed over or justified, and that we see the cost and impact of it on both Harry and Connie. Like Harry says, he is still ashamed of what he’d done.

It’s also great to see them improvise off the Grid to neutralise Davey King. Very MacGyver, the way they used what was at hand in Harry’s grotty safehouse to save the day.

How slimy was Jason Belling? And Bob Hogan actually helping our team was a nice surprise after all the mind games played between him and Harry over the season.

The Home Sec should have known better than cross swords with Harry. That final scene between them was fantastic. Possibly my favourite scene of the whole season. It really is amazing how forgiving Harry is of people plotting against him, as long as he can understand the bigger picture.

We also had many fantastic quotes in this episode. And Harry looked particularly good. All round, a great episode.]]>
This is my favourite episode of season 6. Now that we’re free of Yalta and the convoluted Ros traitor storyline, I’m much happier.

So Adam turns into a traitor too because he’s angry about losing Ros. Gee, Adam, Ros betrayed her country, made her own choices and engineered her own downfall, but now you’re going to shaft everyone who’s worked with you for the last few years for that? Adam must have known that going to the press about the Tehran bomb would probably mean the end of Harry and everyone else who was involved in it. I’m not sure that I buy that Adam would be that shortsighted. I do give him points for coming clean to Harry the moment he realised what was going on. If only Ros had done the same.

I absolutely loved Connie here. This episode allows us a glimpse into the backstories of both Connie and Harry, and the horrible things they’ve done in the name of the country. I like that these things aren’t glossed over or justified, and that we see the cost and impact of it on both Harry and Connie. Like Harry says, he is still ashamed of what he’d done.

It’s also great to see them improvise off the Grid to neutralise Davey King. Very MacGyver, the way they used what was at hand in Harry’s grotty safehouse to save the day.

How slimy was Jason Belling? And Bob Hogan actually helping our team was a nice surprise after all the mind games played between him and Harry over the season.

The Home Sec should have known better than cross swords with Harry. That final scene between them was fantastic. Possibly my favourite scene of the whole season. It really is amazing how forgiving Harry is of people plotting against him, as long as he can understand the bigger picture.

We also had many fantastic quotes in this episode. And Harry looked particularly good. All round, a great episode.]]> <![CDATA[6.8 [re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1637.html Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:29:38 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1637.html
What did you think?]]>
What did you think?]]> <![CDATA[Episode 6.7 [Re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1631.html Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:36:00 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1631.html
Unfortunately the Adam/Ros/Anna mess is back in full force in this episode. Meh.

I much enjoyed the chess game played between Harry, Bakshi and Bob Hogan. There was some great framed shots during their talk around the monument. Does anyone know what that golden statue was?

Also enjoyed Connie’s smooth talking to buy them more time to get the feed back in place.

And Ros’ treachery still allows all manner of things to happen. If she’d come clean about Yalta last episode, the guy that infiltrated Yalta would not have known about the deal and the TV show, and Yalta would not have been able to inform the Iranians where Anna was. I don’t believe at this stage she is under any illusions how dangerous Yalta is to British interests, but still she remains quiet about them, to protect herself.]]>
Unfortunately the Adam/Ros/Anna mess is back in full force in this episode. Meh.

I much enjoyed the chess game played between Harry, Bakshi and Bob Hogan. There was some great framed shots during their talk around the monument. Does anyone know what that golden statue was?

Also enjoyed Connie’s smooth talking to buy them more time to get the feed back in place.

And Ros’ treachery still allows all manner of things to happen. If she’d come clean about Yalta last episode, the guy that infiltrated Yalta would not have known about the deal and the TV show, and Yalta would not have been able to inform the Iranians where Anna was. I don’t believe at this stage she is under any illusions how dangerous Yalta is to British interests, but still she remains quiet about them, to protect herself.]]> <![CDATA[Episode 6.6 [Re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1626.html Sun, 10 Apr 2011 08:32:48 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1626.html <![CDATA[Episode 6.5 [Re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1618.html Sun, 03 Apr 2011 10:47:12 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1618.html
Watch and discuss.]]>
Watch and discuss.]]> <![CDATA[Episode 6.4 [Re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1609.html Sun, 27 Mar 2011 09:14:17 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1609.html <![CDATA[Episode 6.3 [re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1583.html Wed, 16 Mar 2011 13:00:31 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1583.html

I'll be the pushy American and start this off. Big Grin

Malcom goes out in the field alien hunting, Ros smells something rotten in Denmark and Harry get his "K" and a psychological assessment on the same day!

Discuss....

OK - I'll start.

One word: Malcolm. Love this episode for him. HS is lovely in it. I also like how Adam stays with him. Sure he lets him think he is gonna die for longer than he needs to, but Malcolm really proves himself to himself.

I love the scenes with Harry and Bob. "Maybe it was a cat?" In fact, I think Matthew Marsh is one of the best series long guest actors they have ever had. You just never know where the team stands with him. Is he helping? Is he not? It's a constant guessing game. For Harry and for us. Harry doesn't trust him any farther than he has to.

Harry's psycholigical assessment. Chocolate Buttons - lolololol!!!!!!! I wonder if this is before or after Jane Featherstone asked NW if she would like to come back to the programme?

Ros & Yalta - meh. Adam & Ros - meh. Adam & Anna - meh.

Rupert Walters script. I always like his stories. His scripts are always thriller/suspense oriented. He clearly likes writing for Malcolm and Harry in particular.

This is the episode where the camera work starts to be very distracting to me. There were moments where it just feels like the director (Charles Beeson) is showing off.]]> <![CDATA[Episodes 1 & 2 [re-watch]]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1567.html Sun, 06 Mar 2011 01:40:28 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1567.html
What did you think?

(This thread will run for two weeks.)

For me, the best things about season 6 are the introduction of Connie and Jo's development as a character. Connie's introduction is hands down the best on the show so far and I love how she slaps Harry into action. It's also nice to have a grown up on the show, compared to all the 20 and 30 somethings who otherwise run the department. Then again, in the world of Section D, that's mostly because everyone dies.

As for Jo, this is the episode where she really becomes an officer and not just a junior sidekick. She is brave and resourceful and I find the sequence where Alexi has her captive absolutely heartbreaking. She also gets one of my favourite lines in the entire show, where she agrees with her captor that Adam is cold and why.]]>
What did you think?

(This thread will run for two weeks.)

For me, the best things about season 6 are the introduction of Connie and Jo's development as a character. Connie's introduction is hands down the best on the show so far and I love how she slaps Harry into action. It's also nice to have a grown up on the show, compared to all the 20 and 30 somethings who otherwise run the department. Then again, in the world of Section D, that's mostly because everyone dies.

As for Jo, this is the episode where she really becomes an officer and not just a junior sidekick. She is brave and resourceful and I find the sequence where Alexi has her captive absolutely heartbreaking. She also gets one of my favourite lines in the entire show, where she agrees with her captor that Adam is cold and why.]]> <![CDATA[Rules of Engagement]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1528.html Tue, 08 Feb 2011 03:50:45 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1528.html I know this is a fictional program but does anybody know what the real-life rules are that govern MI5 operations?]]> I know this is a fictional program but does anybody know what the real-life rules are that govern MI5 operations?]]> <![CDATA[What *exactly* happened to Zaf?]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1063.html Sat, 31 Jul 2010 11:40:58 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-1063.html exactly what happened? I know there was a body delivered with a desecrated British flag, and I think they were going to have to use dental records to identify it, but did we ever find out for certain that the body was Zaf's?]]> exactly what happened? I know there was a body delivered with a desecrated British flag, and I think they were going to have to use dental records to identify it, but did we ever find out for certain that the body was Zaf's?]]> <![CDATA[Ben & Jo]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-768.html Tue, 23 Mar 2010 15:06:52 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-768.html
Sometimes I think Ben was just doing it for the story and kinda suspected Jo as a spy, but on the other hand they made quite a cute couple.

What do you think? Could they have had a future outside of MI5?]]>
Sometimes I think Ben was just doing it for the story and kinda suspected Jo as a spy, but on the other hand they made quite a cute couple.

What do you think? Could they have had a future outside of MI5?]]> <![CDATA[Spooks, Ahead of the Curve]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-367.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:44:20 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-367.html Washington Post (11/12/09, p.A10).

Quote:IRAN, Diplomats cite pause in uranium activity
Iran has effectively stopped expanding active uranium enrichment since September while considering an offer by major powers to fuel an Iranian medical reactor if Tehran turns over enriched material seen as an atomic bomb risk, diplomats said Wednesday. (Reuters)

Sound familiar?]]> Washington Post (11/12/09, p.A10).

Quote:IRAN, Diplomats cite pause in uranium activity
Iran has effectively stopped expanding active uranium enrichment since September while considering an offer by major powers to fuel an Iranian medical reactor if Tehran turns over enriched material seen as an atomic bomb risk, diplomats said Wednesday. (Reuters)

Sound familiar?]]> <![CDATA[Series 6 viewing figures]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-247.html Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:16:59 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-247.html

Ep1: BBC1 - 6.6 million

Ep2: BBC1 - 5.78 million, BBC3 - 998,000

Ep3: BBC1 - 6.12 million, BBC3 - 852,000

Ep4: BBC1 - 5.62 million, BBC3 - 793,000

Ep5: BBC1 - 5.58 million, BBC3 - 867,000

Ep6: BBC1 - 5.30 million, BBC3 - 870,000

Ep7: BBC1 - 4.94 million, BBC3 - 979,000

Ep8: BBC1 - 5.26 million, BBC3 - 927,000

Ep9: BBC1 - 4.84 million, BBC3 - 981,000

Ep10: BBC1 - 5.68 million

not bad Sleepy

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Ep1: BBC1 - 6.6 million

Ep2: BBC1 - 5.78 million, BBC3 - 998,000

Ep3: BBC1 - 6.12 million, BBC3 - 852,000

Ep4: BBC1 - 5.62 million, BBC3 - 793,000

Ep5: BBC1 - 5.58 million, BBC3 - 867,000

Ep6: BBC1 - 5.30 million, BBC3 - 870,000

Ep7: BBC1 - 4.94 million, BBC3 - 979,000

Ep8: BBC1 - 5.26 million, BBC3 - 927,000

Ep9: BBC1 - 4.84 million, BBC3 - 981,000

Ep10: BBC1 - 5.68 million

not bad Sleepy

]]> <![CDATA[[SPOILERS] Episode 8]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-242.html Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:45:17 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-242.html ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Anna]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-180.html Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:29:15 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-180.html <![CDATA[Juliet Shaw]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-120.html Wed, 19 Aug 2009 21:17:43 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-120.html ]]> ]]> <![CDATA[Episode 1 & 2 discussion]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-117.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 20:33:06 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-117.html

I thought that it was a good series opener, an exciting storyline which kept me hooked through the two episodes. You could never tell who was going to survive and of course, we saw the introduction of two main storylines; Zaf's capture and the Ros/Adam storyline, both of which ran the entire length of the series Smile

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I thought that it was a good series opener, an exciting storyline which kept me hooked through the two episodes. You could never tell who was going to survive and of course, we saw the introduction of two main storylines; Zaf's capture and the Ros/Adam storyline, both of which ran the entire length of the series Smile

]]> <![CDATA[Ben]]> http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-110.html Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:22:51 +0000 http://www.spooksforum.co.uk/thread-110.html