Posted: Feb 13th 2003, 1:06 pm
I felt bad for Dixon's wife and understood why she shunned him. At the same time, though, I kept wishing Dixon could bring in Syd to explain why they had to keep their work secret and also how Dixon aided in the final dismantling of SD-6. Then again, having trust betrayed is a serious thing between people who are close, hence Dixon's reaction to Syd's undercover work for the CIA.
As for Marshall, I think he is too funny and I love how he was letting the CIA in on some tricks he knew. He's the comic relief of the show, but he's not so corny that he makes me not want to watch him. I'm glad he's able to work for the good guys now.
When it comes to Sloane, he's been pretty unpredictable lately, so I'm not sure what he might do to Syd. I'm guessing that he might keep her alive and hope to turn her, even though he knows how stubborn she is. After all, he's often said he thinks of her as a daughter and I don't think those sentiments were insincere at the time he made them.
And here's what I posted at The Briefing Room, http://pub14.ezboard.com/fsavelfn69411f ... =678.topic , a spot where we try to discuss each new Alias episode:
As for Marshall, I think he is too funny and I love how he was letting the CIA in on some tricks he knew. He's the comic relief of the show, but he's not so corny that he makes me not want to watch him. I'm glad he's able to work for the good guys now.
When it comes to Sloane, he's been pretty unpredictable lately, so I'm not sure what he might do to Syd. I'm guessing that he might keep her alive and hope to turn her, even though he knows how stubborn she is. After all, he's often said he thinks of her as a daughter and I don't think those sentiments were insincere at the time he made them.
And here's what I posted at The Briefing Room, http://pub14.ezboard.com/fsavelfn69411f ... =678.topic , a spot where we try to discuss each new Alias episode:
I'm not sure what to say about this episode. I really liked seeing Syd and Vaughn wake up together and cracked up when he asked her why she never calls him Michael. Then she calls him Vaughn again. Classic! I do wonder where the writers are going to go, though, as far as their relationship. It's great to finally see them have a chance to be together, but them being lovey dovey all the time could kill the spirit of this show.
I did feel bad for Syd that she is now "trapped" in the CIA. I can see why the CIA wouldn't want to let her go because of her skill as an agent, but Kendall really didn't have to be that ruthless in trying to keep her there. I found it curious that Irina pushed Syd to go. It really made me start to think that Irina was on the good side, but, of course, as soon as we start thinking that is probably when she'll show her true colors.
It figures that Sloane would ruin Syd's graduation day by threatening her life, and I wonder how that threat is going to play out now that she will be driving his getaway car. The man is insane and certainly did cover all his bases on this one. I wonder what kind of weapon he is trying to assemble and if Christian Slater will be back in the next episode.
I must say I was happy to hear the Rambaldi reference come up and I hope to see more of a loose thread running in the episodes, even though we've heard that J.J. Abrams is supposed to be going to more standalone episodes. The show works better for me when there's a bit of an arc playing out.
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I can't believe we have another break in episodes. This is killing me. I do hope that after two weeks, we get a nice run of episodes because this show needs to continue building momentum.
Hopefully Vaughn will be able to figure out a way to get to Syd before she is seriously harmed. It figures the CIA would hang her out to dry, especially after Kendall was so forceful about her having to stay in.