Episode #1.2

So our friendly neighborhood bodyguard has his kids face a possible terrorist attack. Because of his notoriety, he is put at a desk. But his overall competence and good judgment gets him back with the woman he was protecting. As they travel, there is an attempt on her life and he manages to keep her calm, remove her from danger, and go after the sniper. Apparently the length of the tentacles of whatever group there is must be quite extensive. The part I'm having trouble with is that he has sex with her. Of all things, this seems ludicrous when you consider what a dramatic set of events faced. It just seems way too unrealistic.

That was one of the best pieces of television I've ever seen. Gripping and tense. Twisted motives. Brilliant acting. Just wow! Can't wait for the rest of the series. And please we need a season 2!

Definitely in the mold of "Spooks" (called "MI-5" here in the states for some unknown reason). The plotting, the personal stories, the action scenes, of course, and the non-stop edge-of-your-seat stuff. I am up to Episode 2 - it's so good, I want it to last. Unfortunately, one of the review websites (not this one) gave out a couple of spoilers from subsequent episodes. BooHiss. But don't miss this one. You might need subtitles for a few of the actors' dialog, but one of the better series from across the pond.

If the first part was good, and gripping, then the second part is literally off the scale. The most gripping thing I've sat through since watching Line of Duty Series 3. Mercurio strikes again delivering shocks, twists, turns, and of course action. There is a relevance with this episode, which I found a little terrifying, the use of a van as a weapon, the apparent back biting and corruption that occurs at a high level, and the obvious favours for friends that goes on.

The complexity of relationship between David and the Home Secretary is what stands out most in this episode, I didn't see this panning out as it did. Everything I thought was going to happen now can't. It of course raises questions, number one being is the Home Secretary in danger, or is she the danger?

Superb production values, and a degree of acting that should gain awards, Keeley Hawes and Richard Madden are of course terrific, but a special mention for Gina McKee, I have a feeling she'll be a dark horse in this series.

Fabulous entertainment. 10/10