Posted by Denise Felt on Oct 03, 2002; 3:55pm
URL: https://www.shado-forum.com/episode-discussions-tp1497759.html

Marc,
Sorry that I didn't get back with all of you about Flight Path. I went away
with my hubby to celebrate our anniversary and renew our vows. I don't know
why, but it rather took my mind off of UFO. Now that I'm back home, I'll
let you know what I think of Flight Path and Exposed.
First, Flight Path. I felt sorry for the Roper character, but I have a
problem with how the aliens got to him. It took Straker some time to find
out his weakness (his wife), and they want us to believe that the aliens had
a better handle on it than his boss? Yeah, sure. Look, these are aliens.
They don't understand our social setup any more than we understand theirs.
Taking over the mind of the medical tech wouldn't guarantee them
understanding any better. Come on, society is a complex concept. Anyway, I
liked how Straker handled everything and never could understand how Alec
thought he'd be helping Roper to send him off without Straker to keep an eye
on him. Stupid move, Alec! As usual, the episode ended on a low note with
Roper dying. I suppose they had to do something with him, since SHADO
certainly would have problems trusting him again.
Second, Exposed. This is a good episode, and as you said, Marc, the
characters start to really gel beginning with this one. Straker is
hilarious as the puppetmaster throughout, although I agree with the guy who
said the fan scene was a bit weird. My problem is one of time. I know
Janna went to get those back papers for Paul, but who can get their hands on
daily issues as far back as these had to be? Come on, that accident took
place in 1970 before SHADO even started. This episode, from the look of HQ,
took place in 1980 or thereafter, since everything is obviously up and
running. I defy anyone to find back issues of a daily paper from ten years
back. Most city newspapers don't carry copies from last month, let alone
ten years ago. Anyway, it's not a big "issue" (if I may pun), but it
catches my attention every time as implausible. Naturally, Jackson steals
the show with his scene aboard the plane. So sneaky. You can't help but
love him. And Straker in his cute blue suit is always a treat to watch.
Why didn't they ever film him in that one again, I wonder?
Yours,
Denise



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