I thought this episode really brought the first part of the season to a close on a strong, tension filled climatic cliffhanger.
I have to disagree with the other review in so much as being part of a show there needs to be some elements that are open to artistic license and showing things which seem to co-incidental (Catalan entering the floor shortly after the officer passes giving the all clear) I do agree the earlier scene with him trying to strangle Hannah instead of just reaching over and taking the documents whilst she was out of it was odd but given she would have carried on investigating anyway and had access to information it was sensible to try get rid of her there and then when the opportunity presented.
I'd also hasten to add that the end sequence of the time taken for Catalan to take out Tom was obviously firstly added to build and create tension but I also thought (perhaps wrongly as I don't know enough about the political procedure of the US) that until such time as Peter is officially sworn in fully as the AVP surely killing Tom would not have led to Peter becoming President if this had happened / happens prior to the end of the swearing in ceremony. Which I thought presumably was why Catalan had to wait before taking the shot - and was ultimately rushed in the end by Hannah firing at the window.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the season and this episode was certainly among the best since the pilot and will eagerly wait the season re-starting and continuing.
I have to disagree with the other review in so much as being part of a show there needs to be some elements that are open to artistic license and showing things which seem to co-incidental (Catalan entering the floor shortly after the officer passes giving the all clear) I do agree the earlier scene with him trying to strangle Hannah instead of just reaching over and taking the documents whilst she was out of it was odd but given she would have carried on investigating anyway and had access to information it was sensible to try get rid of her there and then when the opportunity presented.
I'd also hasten to add that the end sequence of the time taken for Catalan to take out Tom was obviously firstly added to build and create tension but I also thought (perhaps wrongly as I don't know enough about the political procedure of the US) that until such time as Peter is officially sworn in fully as the AVP surely killing Tom would not have led to Peter becoming President if this had happened / happens prior to the end of the swearing in ceremony. Which I thought presumably was why Catalan had to wait before taking the shot - and was ultimately rushed in the end by Hannah firing at the window.
I'm thoroughly enjoying the season and this episode was certainly among the best since the pilot and will eagerly wait the season re-starting and continuing.
