[BBC] Spooks

[RadishTM Veteran]

Damn, it was a good start to the series :o

I genuinely thought Ruth was going to die at the end just before Lucas arrived :o It's sad that Malcolm decided to retire from the service, after saving the child though I can understand why :(

The kitchen scene with the two of them was done really well, it sucks about his dad getting shot, how Ruth will cope now - especially around Harry.

I'm sensing Tom and the CIA liaison relationship all over again with Lucas :p Now to wait till Friday for the second episode on BBC3.

Radish?

[zeroday]

What an ep! Had me on the edge of my seat. 8 seasons and Spooks is still going strong. Can't wait for next week. I feel really sad for Ruth though. Any feelings she had for Harry will have become loathing now I reckon.

I wonder if there's any chance of getting Tom back for an ep or 2, that would be epic.

[Shibby]

First time I watched spooks really and I wasn't impressed. I just hate it when it's a bit glammy, bit shooty, stupid computer shots. Might watch the second episode, I'll see what move I'm in.

[RadishTM Veteran]

New episode of Spooks on BBC3 starting now :)

Radish?

[acnpt]

Bah! who decided to put it on at the same time as Have I Got News For You :pinch:

[Martyn]

Brilliant first episode.

Great to see Ruth back, but it is a shame Malcolm is leaving... it is only Harry that has been in Spooks since Season 1 now.

Bring back Tom!

[RadishTM Veteran]

Cracking episode, backstabbing all over the place and LOL @ Tazbekistan :rofl:

Looks like Harry is somewhat out of the doghouse with Ruth, hope she comes back as one of the team (Y) Not sure yet about Malcolm's replacement, Tariq.

It's a shame Jo didn't take her dress off :( :shifty: And it is really Tom and Christine all over again with Lucas and the CIA liaison.

Next episode is looking awesome with Ros trapped and CO19 coming in :D

Radish?

[That Guy Veteran]

Oh my, that was awesome (Y)

[zeroday]

Loved this ep and the way they dealt with the problem. Looks like Ruth will be coming back to the grid ^_^

[RadishTM Veteran]

New episode incoming on BBC3 at 9PM :)

Radish?

[RadishTM Veteran]

My god, what an episode with Jo getting shot in the chest by Ros! :| :cry:

Lucas in the next episode as a double agent :o

Radish?

[That Guy Veteran]

Just watched it :o

I think this was the only episode where I sympathised with the terrorists :p

Although I wish Jo lived :cry:

[RadishTM Veteran]

New episode about to start on BBC3! :)

Radish?

[RadishTM Veteran]

Cracking episode with Lucas' tortured background (Y) The CIA liason is one backstabbing bitch but she flashed some skin :p

Radish?

[RadishTM Veteran]

Anyone catch tonight's episode on BBC3? Nice cat & mouse games between the MI5/CIA, especially with Sarah's treachery now rearing it's head :hmmm:

I thought another cast member was going to die at the end, we don't need that again :p

Radish?

[GameOverRob]

What did people think of the finale?

Plus I think that Ros and the Home Secretary are definitely alive, the Explosion only took out that corner of the building and the rest was untouched! Ros easily dragged him to the other side of the building ... that scene was so bullsh*t and over done there was no way that she struggled to move him that much

[Matt B]

I thought it was pretty damn intense, i'm back in love with spooks again after this season tbh. Good cliffhanger ending, and I hope they live actually, was warming to the new home secretary

[ThisSiteHasLostItsCharm]

That was the first episode of spooks I've ever watched, there were bits in it that were very similar to 24. Do they always do the split screens? and what about the nerve agent scene, just like the scene in 24 where the presidents husband gets the same treatment. The only other bit I have to nit pick at was the kinda pants explosion at the end.

[Richard Hammond]

Was a bit of a let down:

After looking at the final scene cause i recorded it on my DVR the bomb only took out floors 1-4, the american cia european liason guy said that the president and the home secratary were on floor five and since ros couldnt drag him very far im guessing they are still unhurt on floor 5 since the bomb only took out the first 4 floor windows.

[RadishTM Veteran]

Just finished watching it now and I agree with you (then again, the floor could collapse from the blast), not as good as previous cliffhangers I've seen in Spooks :/

Glad Harry was somewhat away from it, he's needed for the next series :D

Radish?

[zeroday]

That finale was definitely not as good the previous ones. Ros could have easily carried him out (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fireman's_carry). I hope writers of Spooks aren't running out of ideas.

[Rappy Veteran]

Laila Rouass will appear in the next season of Spooks.

The former Footballers' Wives star and Strictly Come Dancing contestant will join the cast of the BBC One show when it returns in the autumn.

Sophia Myles, who has starred in Doctor Who, and Mistresses actor Max Brown are also lined up to appear in the ninth series of the programme.

However, the BBC's Sarah Brandist refused to reveal details of the new cast members' storylines.

"The new additions will really ruffle some feathers," she said. "But we don't want to give too much away as intrigue and betrayal are at the heart of the storylines."

Earlier this year, the BBC denied rumours that Spooks was about to be axed.

Source

[RadishTM Veteran]

Not sure about these additions, especially Rouass. Oh why can't they bring back Keeley Hawes :wub:

[Rappy Veteran]

Spoiler Alert!

Spooks actor Richard Armitage has confirmed that Hermione Norris will not return as Ros Myers for the show's upcoming ninth series.

Speaking to The Mirror, Armitage revealed that the programme's cast miss the actress while filming on set.

"We really miss Hermione," he admitted. "She was a very calming influence and I loved her humour."

The actor, who plays Lucas North, also confessed that he is unsure of his own future with the show.

He explained: "I?ve said to the producers, ?Over to you. You decide?. If that means sending Lucas to Manchester or severing his head, I don?t know. Or I could end up in the deep fat fryer. They?d owe me a brilliant exit."

Armitage also promised that the true nature of his character will finally be revealed.

"Basically, Lucas isn?t who you think he is. It?s always been hovering there, whether or not he?s a double agent," he said.

The ninth series of Spooks is due to air in the autumn.

[Infinione]

Those spoilers were an excellent read! Can't wait for Spooks to return! Whoo hoo!