| 404 - Into The Looking Glass |
| Writer/Director |
Peter Lenkov / René Bonniere |
| Michael's POV Onscreen:
28 minutes |
Nikita’s prowess as a
killing machine continues to astonish Michael and Operations. However, before finally
succumbing to the after-effects of the Gelman process, Adrian has managed to record on
disk instructions for reversing Nikita’s condition, requiring some highly specialised
equipment which Walter provides. Michael orchestrates another elaborate plan to ensure
that Section sequesters Nikita for her own safety. With her freed from duties, and with
Walter and Birkoff covering for him on his mission, Michael abducts Nikita and begins her
rehabilitation. Despite an escape attempt she gradually responds to a combination of
medication, sensory deprivation and emotional stimulus, and finally regains her humanity.
We think. |
| Michael Moments |
Administering the legendary
green medicine (Michael’s variation on ‘a spoonful of sugar’)
Escaping from being handcuffed to the chair – (brawn meets brains!)
The black sleeveless top and the bandage round the famously well-developed right biceps
Administering the "ultimate" emotional building block in the tube |
| Words of Wisdom |
Madeline - "You’re not afraid to die,
are you Michael?" M - "No, you’ve seen to that."
"You have to drink
this."
"Because I
can’t live without you." |
Performance Rating
 |
For half the episode Roy
continues the performance that has dominated the previous two episodes of the arc. Then,
with all preparations complete and Nikita under his control, Michael is allowed to release
the full force of his caring onto an increasingly receptive patient (unfortunately this
treatment is not yet available under BUPA). The more cynical among us might wonder why he
(Michael) bothered, but Roy’s performance is quite touching, especially as Michael
ends up emotionally drained and vulnerable. An excellent showcase for Roy’s talents,
and admirably executed. |
