A Spooks thread

[Nick Barlow]

Anyone else here a fan? It's my favourite show of the autumn series most years, and I'm really enjoying the new series - Hermione Norris is fantastic as Ros, and Richard Armitage seems to have slotted in nicely to the series, especially as he's not had to take over all the bucketloads of angst that dogged Adam around for the past two years.

The one thing that's bugging me is that I can't shake the feeling that this series is shaping up to be Harry's last - Peter Firth's suddenly got himself promoted to be the last face on the titles, and every single negative-out this series has featured him. There's the air of a swan song about it, and while I'm sure it'll be a good story, I don't want a Harry-less series. (Insert your own 'it's been Ruthless for two years' joke here...)

[Sid Seadevil]

I agree, I'm getting the "Bad End for Harry" vibe myself - and I don't want it to happen. Ros is even more sublime than usual, while the new boy shows definite promise.

[sheringham]

I read an article somewhere - not sure where - which said Ruth was coming back. I DO hope so.

I don't think they will get rid of Harry. He's too important.

I'm a bit worried about Malcolm after last night - that might come back to bite him on the bum.

I love the way Harry has gone all Tinker Tailor - brilliant.

[Sid Seadevil]

Oh, I'd love for Ruth to make a return - preferably at the end of this series, so if Harry must go - at least he can sail off into the sunset with her. And yes, Richard Johnston is practically George Smiley in all but name isn't he.

[barnaby morbius]

sgood so far...i miss adam though. and someones going to leave- cos they always do...either harry or jo i reckon.

jo looks like she's going to lose it spectacularly

[Sid Seadevil]

sgood so far...i miss adam though. and someones going to leave- cos they always do...either harry or jo i reckon.

jo looks like she's going to lose it spectacularly

Jo to lose it spectacularly - Harry to leave. Yes, there's an Adam-sized hole due to his shockingly abrupt departure - but that won't last for long I suspect. By the way, did anyone apart from me think that the opening action in the railway station in yesterdays episode owned stylistically more than a touch to the very, very similar scene in the last Bourne film?

[Nick Barlow]

Jo to lose it spectacularly - Harry to leave. Yes, there's an Adam-sized hole due to his shockingly abrupt departure - but that won't last for long I suspect. By the way, did anyone apart from me think that the opening action in the railway station in yesterdays episode owned stylistically more than a touch to the very, very similar scene in the last Bourne film?

I haven't seen the Bourne film, but I've gone through Livepool Street quite a few times (it's the London station you come into from Colchester) and always thought it'd be good for a pursuit through a crowd scene. One thing they didn't use last night is that there's a balcony/mezzanine all around the station too which is great for people-watching.

[barnaby morbius]

Jo to lose it spectacularly - Harry to leave. Yes, there's an Adam-sized hole due to his shockingly abrupt departure - but that won't last for long I suspect. By the way, did anyone apart from me think that the opening action in the railway station in yesterdays episode owned stylistically more than a touch to the very, very similar scene in the last Bourne film?

I haven't seen the Bourne film, but I've gone through Livepool Street quite a few times (it's the London station you come into from Colchester) and always thought it'd be good for a pursuit through a crowd scene. One thing they didn't use last night is that there's a balcony/mezzanine all around the station too which is great for people-watching.

there's a nice sandwich place up there as well...

[Sid Seadevil]

Yep, I noticed the potential of the balcony/mezzanine too. I suppose it was difficult enough filming as they did without adding to the headaches by making use of it. Pity though.

[Sid Seadevil]

Forgot to set my recorder last night!

*thumps head against wall - Hard. Very, very hard.

[Nick Barlow]

Good episode last night, though Paul Rhys seems to be getting weirder as he gets older, almost as though he's turning into the Welsh Crispin Glover or something.

[barnaby morbius]

last night was ok- but my mate dan told me the bbc3 episode was amazing.

[Nick Barlow]

So, Lucas appears to have a sonic screwdriver (check the blue glow when he's unlocking a car early on), says 'I'll explain later' and runs around a lot while being chased by bad guys...

Meanwhile, things aren't looking good for Harry, are they?

[barnaby morbius]

So, Lucas appears to have a sonic screwdriver (check the blue glow when he's unlocking a car early on), says 'I'll explain later' and runs around a lot while being chased by bad guys...

Meanwhile, things aren't looking good for Harry, are they?

nick -you seen the bbc3 episode yet?

i haven't. but i fear for harry.

[barnaby morbius]

oh. my. god.

every year it seems to get better you know.

[Nick Barlow]

That was very good - I'm glad I don't have to wait two weeks for the next part, though!

Spoiler:

[Nick Barlow]

And from DWF, tonight's episode was written by James Moran.

[Nick Barlow]

Seriously brilliant episode to end the series, and a hell of a cliffhanger too!

[Sid Seadevil]

Seriously brilliant episode to end the series, and a hell of a cliffhanger too!

Wasn't it just.

I genuinely can't wait for the next series to see how the situation is resolved. I think this has possibly been my favourite series of the show.

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