An intriguing episode which as allows with Spooks wraps fiction around real events but in this case rather than a general event this was about a singular and specific happening: the death of princess Diana. In that respect it would at first appear quite outrageous but in fact the episode speculates on the cause of the crash and includes many conspiracy theory but comes to accept that it is most likely a pure and unfortunate accident.
The fact that the whole thing is inspired by an ex super Spook wanting to clear the name of her boyfriend (a body guard for Diana) by breaking into MI5 headquarters to get them to investigate and then in turn trying to blow up the queen was totally crazy but still interesting and good viewing as the cast play it straight and believably so.
There is a great performance by Lindsay Duncan as the ex Spook. It is a great character and Duncan acts it so well that it is a pity she hadn't appeared in the series previously in the role before she went rogue.
I could have done without another last second diffusing of another explosive device and the rooftop shooting in the final two minutes but another watchable episode.
The fact that the whole thing is inspired by an ex super Spook wanting to clear the name of her boyfriend (a body guard for Diana) by breaking into MI5 headquarters to get them to investigate and then in turn trying to blow up the queen was totally crazy but still interesting and good viewing as the cast play it straight and believably so.
There is a great performance by Lindsay Duncan as the ex Spook. It is a great character and Duncan acts it so well that it is a pity she hadn't appeared in the series previously in the role before she went rogue.
I could have done without another last second diffusing of another explosive device and the rooftop shooting in the final two minutes but another watchable episode.