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Secret State Episode 1 Review/Reaction Post

Nov 08, 2012 00:21

Hello all.

Well, that was bloody good, wasn't it?

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Comments 9

flubber2kool November 8 2012, 07:48:14 UTC

I agree but I am still not sure about Rupert's charachter. Although I am erring on the side of out for what he can get and not to trustworthy. Loved the scene in the loo. Wonder how many takes it took.

wastingyourgum November 8 2012, 11:06:14 UTC

I love how it's basically a question of "Yes of course he's evil - but how evil?"

I'm currently opting for "pretty shady but not as bad as some"!

thesmallhobbit November 8 2012, 08:46:45 UTC

I'm enjoying it very much - just my sort of plot. Even better OH didn't fall asleep part way through and wake up asking what's going on.

And Felix is so charming - the sort of politician I wouldn't trust the second he was out of sight. But there again, why would I want him out of sight?

wastingyourgum November 8 2012, 11:08:38 UTC

I hate having to explain what's going on when it's still going on - so OH staying awake is a very good thing!

Felix is definitely another in the long line of smooth bastards that Rupert plays so well. I think his hair is darker for this - gives him that slickly polished look we'=ve come to associate with businessmen and politicians.

flubber2kool November 9 2012, 18:25:32 UTC

Just noticed the hair also makes him look younger to.

queenofshallow November 8 2012, 19:37:41 UTC

I REALLY wasn't sure if I should read this post or not seeing as I haven't yet seen Secret State but in the end I did and now I can't wait!!

It sounds brilliant and watching it will be the VERY first thing I do when I get home and my jet lag has passed.

Roll on Monday

randomly_rusted November 9 2012, 20:18:54 UTC

Well it definitely isn't Lestrade!

Which is part of the fun of watching an actor in different roles, to see how they do the job of acting rather than being themselves in different clothes.

The production itself wasn't my thing, if Byrnes's halo had gotten any brighter it would have burned a hole in my LCD TV. I did like RG's smarmy politician, I could believe he was Home Secretary well before I could believe Byrnes had gotten to any Cabinet level position.

But then Nick Clegg....

flubber2kool November 10 2012, 17:46:15 UTC

While I agree about Rupert's character I totally disagree with you about Gabriel Byrne's character. My take on it is that I don't think he has a halo I just think everyone else was telling him truths, half truths or lies and if it wasn't for the journo he would have no idea what's going on. That's why I love it so much.

venusinthenight November 24 2012, 05:50:32 UTC

Watched episode 1 earlier, have episode 2 on right now. Not bad.