[spooks] Code 9 - My Review - Ep4

Episode 4:

Episode 4 then.  Now, I thought that this was a very good episode.  It kept my attention all the way through (without wandering off!) - the basic story premis was good and it was well executed (this was the main plot with the informants (or assets) being bumped off).  We had the nightclub scene again (in every episode so far - how their livers must be suffering!) but it was germaine to the plot, so all's well there.  This episode wasn't so Kylie heavy, so we didn't see Georgia do all that much this week , however the action scenes she did at the end were good - as would expect of our No.1 actress!

No beefs over acting this week...well....maybe just the one comment.   Not exactly a complaint though, just a bit of a rhetoric on Charlie, played by Liam Boyle.  I don't know whether this is just me, but does the character of Charlie seem a bit two-dimensional, a bit stiff?  I suspect that this in not the lack of ability on Liam Boyle's part - I've seen him in a couple of things, including the brilliant Drop Dead Gorgeous - so I know he can act.  Perhaps this was a direction from "above" or maybe even his (or someone else's) interpretation of the character.  Hmm.  Would be nice to see a tad more animation in Charlie...but not necessary.  Who knows - maybe the character will "loosen up" as the series progresses (and the obvious romantic tension between Charlie and Rachel increases).

I especially like the sub-plots that are running through the series.  Thre's nothing better than having a bit of "what's going on here" and having something to look forward to next week. The sub-plot involving Rob is most intriguing and I can't wait to find out more there!

However, what started off as a (bit of a lame) small and possibly insignificant sub plot, took a turn very much for the best this week!  I didn't really have much hopes for the "traitor in our midst" plot set off from Episode 1.  However - and no small thanks to an exceptional bit of acting from Ruta Gedmintas this week - has turned into a really, really good one!  Now that one has me on the edge of my seat and champing at the bit for more next week!  Again - a brilliant piece of acting from Ruta Gedmintas although due credit to the guest actors too this week.  Can't complain there!

All in all then a good episode.  The sub-plots leave me wanting to watch more than ever!

Roll on Episode 5!