Predictably, the fugitive honeymoon lasts for just a couple of scenes, then we return to the more familiar territory of anguish and self-sacrifice. Leaving aside all the nonsense about Mr. Jones, Nikita’s establishment "on the inside" since the beginning of Season 2, and her role as judge and jury over absolutely everyone, Roy presents a series of very sad set pieces – the capture, the decision, the expected cancellation, the ‘trial’, the suicide mission and the final parting, all of which are played with convincing poignancy. Thankfully the script allows him to regain some of his Section principles, and he twice approaches cancellation with vintage Michael-style dignity.

Many people (those who weren’t so disgusted by the "internal affairs bimbo" developments that they stopped caring!) got confused by Nikita’s lack of expression as Michael leaves, rejected. She has turned him away, for his own good, despite her feelings. She is showing other-worldly disregard for her own well-being. She has become Michael, and has inherited his blank stare, his protective layers. If it had been Roy, we would have felt the torment welling up in his heart. Even after watching the master for four years, Peta can’t imitate the look. That’s what makes him good.