Discussion Post: 2.6-"Masquerade"

[fourzoas]

Tonight on BBC America

The mystery surrounding the stabbing of a student, Archie Rahman, has cops chasing their tails when the only clue they have to go on is a library book checked out on the day of his murder. When the the accused claims to have acted in self-defense, Alesha is forced to face past demons and James is tasked with defending a dead

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[tpeej]

I can't watch until idiot bil goes away. He want to watch something else.

[persiflage_1]

This episode was absolutely gripping - I was literally on the edge of my seat for a lot of it... Fascinating to see Alesha taking the opposite role to usual. And I did laugh a little at George's less than eloquent 'Is she letting her thing affect her?'

And I could Ronnie desperately wanting to hug Alesha after they've listened to Sally's initial statement.

[viomisehunt]

Freema certain shines in this one. They give her a nice range of emotions. Hard not to get tickled with George who calls the attack on Alesha "her thing", like a Father who wants to protect her but doesn't know how to deal with something so awful. Shall miss him terribly. I wonder what kind of relationship they plan to set between Alesha and her new boss? But moving on, the episode was worth for the payoff-- the parent's vindication and the restoration of their son's reputation and acknowledgement that he was a victim.