Not only has Stella got to live with the knowledge that Spector has violated her personal thoughts by reading her diary and computer, but now she has to hand these objects over as evidence. I can’t imagine having a journal that contains my innermost desires and dreams being passed on to my work colleagues. Let alone knowing that one day that this may also end up in court to be used against the man you are trying to take down. Nevertheless, it has to be done, and this being Stella it will undoubtedly only led her to be more determined in her search for Spector.
We didn’t see Rose last week, only heard a recording Paul made of her saying that she felt sorry for him as he must have had a terrible childhood in order to do the things he was doing to her. Whatever he is putting her through is left to our imagination at this point, as if holding her against her will isn’t enough. Yet that scene tells us that he does see her as special in some way, and he derives pleasure from her feeling empathy towards him.
Similarly, the counselling session with Annie Brawley also gave me the impression that he got more from it than simply being a case of seeing what she knew and misguiding her away from remembering. He was getting to know her, and gained a certain amount of enjoyment at being the person who could make a difference in her life. The same went for Liz Tyler, there’s no denying that he got a kick out of being the one who she could open up to.
Being an intelligent man should have taught him a lesson after how things went with Liz, but it seems like he can’t help himself. One visit to Annie’s hospital room was risky enough, the second is a step too far however and the Belfast police finally get the surveillance team in place. Now they are able to follow his every move, knowing where he is at any given moment, and they also have the information on the car that he stole. Surely it’s only a matter of time before his lair is uncovered and Rose is found? Or at least you would think so, but not everything goes quite as smoothly and to plan as they would like.
I know many are looking forward to seeing Colin Morgan make his first appearance in this episode as DC Tom Anderson. I thought I’d include this BBC Northern Ireland interview as an introduction to his character.
As we’ve seen in the promotional shots, he is involved with the investigation of a body that matches Rose’s description that has been found in the woods. He doesn’t have a great deal of screen time this week, but he does leave an impression on someone. I’m looking forward to seeing how his character develops over the next couple of episodes. Bronagh Taggart and Emmett Scanlan are also quite prominent again this week as McNally and Martin continue to question the people in Spector’s life, including Jimmy Tyler and his estranged wife Liz. Then there’s Katie, I am enjoying the relationship that she and Paul have, it’s compelling to watch. He kicks the head games up a notch or two with her this week. Its riveting stuff, and if I’m honest, I’m a bit scared at where it’s going to go next!
Episode 2.04 airs on BBC Two and BBC Two HD on Thursday 4th December at 9pm. Below are a few dialogue teasers to see you through until then. Don't forget to come back to vote in our poll after the episode and let us know what you thought.
“Doesn’t she have some say in the matter, she’s not a possession?”
“Rigor mortis has passed, properly more than 36 hours since she died”
“God Paul, why is your phone always off? I need to speak to ya”
“Why, did he go home to his wife?”
“A body has been found. A female”
“Something her therapist organised for Annie”
“My diary is private, it is not intended for publication”
“Did he put pressure on you to make that call?”
“Oh forget your private embarrassment for a minute, you were talking about Father whatever he calls himself”
“Target is ascending now, repeat ascending now”
About the Author - Sandi
Sandi is part of the Senior Staff at SpoilerTV having been a contributor from back in the Lost days of DarkUFO, and who now writes previews for Banshee, The Musketeers, Atlantis, and other BBC shows. She also enjoys watching and commenting on other shows such as Sons of Anarchy, Hannibal, Game of Thrones and Elementary.
