I loved how Elizabeth was in the best shape when she was dealing with the younger agent--I think Lucia is her name. Partly because she has to project that to keep her calm, but I think also she took comfort in this being a situation she could handle. She likes being the big sister in a situation where she can be that.
In general, one of the things I really like that they're obviously setting up this season is that spies are in some ways all one big family even when they're spying for different countries for different reasons. They can at least be honest about what they're doing, and they tend to get where each other's head is at. There's a lot of times in this ep where they show an immediate understanding of things the other person probably thinks is very isolating and private.
It does look like Emmett and Leanne will continue to be characters to illuminate the Jennings themselves. I'm sure Philip, too, is wondering just what made "Paul" take to Fred so much that he'd talk about his kids. I suspect Fred will wind up being a good agent for Philip now instead. And I wouldn't be surprised if Philip used the name Paul with him too!
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Date: 2014-03-06 05:05 pm (UTC)In general, one of the things I really like that they're obviously setting up this season is that spies are in some ways all one big family even when they're spying for different countries for different reasons. They can at least be honest about what they're doing, and they tend to get where each other's head is at. There's a lot of times in this ep where they show an immediate understanding of things the other person probably thinks is very isolating and private.
It does look like Emmett and Leanne will continue to be characters to illuminate the Jennings themselves. I'm sure Philip, too, is wondering just what made "Paul" take to Fred so much that he'd talk about his kids. I suspect Fred will wind up being a good agent for Philip now instead. And I wouldn't be surprised if Philip used the name Paul with him too!