S7 is probably my favourite of Spooks for so many reasons; it felt like it was retreating back into something more old-school than previous series (not just because everything was about the Russians ;) ). It had wonderful subtleties to it, from the writing and the superb acting everyone put out. And yes, I found Lucas' character in that series to be fascinating - sharp, enigmatic, smart - and to me he felt like quite a real spy. I had so many questions about Russia, and Elisabeta, and his issues with Harry. None of which really ever got answered. *woe* (Also, their MI5 seems confused as to which realm they are defending. You don't go overseas, guys. *sigh* Remember when S2 Spooks was dealing with N. Ireland? That's your deal! Clearly Jools Siviter saying he'd "have to come across the river and potty-train you people" didn't sink in
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Series one to four and seven are my favourite Spooks series. The rest are pretty ho hum in my opinion. As I said, if it wasn't for series seven I wouldn't still be on the Spooks ship. I think series seven went back to being more about how the personal relationships were established and ruined by the service and tbh that's what draws me into the show. I m so bitter about the lack of Harry/Lucas/Russia prison show down. As usual Harry never has to face any consequences (Sorry I kind of really dislike Harry these days. I kind of wish Ruth would just dump him already and become Section Head.) I wonder if series ten will make him face some consequences for once?
Check out Robin Hood too. RA so elevates himself way above the material in that and it's beautiful to watch.
Hey, don't worry about hating Harry. I'm in the same boat as you. I think in S10 he will be suspended for the inquiry, after which he won't really want to be staying at MI5 much longer, and thus retire. And no, I don't want Ruth to go with him. I would have been fine with it, if it had been five series ago, that they were together, but now.... :/
ALSO I WOULD LIKE SOME OTHER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PLZ. *coughDimitriandTariqcough*
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ps: random unrelated note but omg so glad sophie_sanctuary finally got to meet NW!
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(Also, their MI5 seems confused as to which realm they are defending. You don't go overseas, guys. *sigh* Remember when S2 Spooks was dealing with N. Ireland? That's your deal! Clearly Jools Siviter saying he'd "have to come across the river and potty-train you people" didn't sink in ( ... )
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Check out Robin Hood too. RA so elevates himself way above the material in that and it's beautiful to watch.
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ALSO I WOULD LIKE SOME OTHER CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT PLZ. *coughDimitriandTariqcough*
Robin Hood. I shall have a look.
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