The Night Manager: Episode 3

May 8, 2016 1:07 PM - Season 1, Episode 3

While he continues to recuperate in Roper's villa, Pine starts to dig up secrets about the other members of the household. Meanwhile, Burr and Steadman seize on an opportunity to recruit a new asset.
posted by kanewai (6 comments total)

Omg it's got Sophie in it! Soph! The Sophster! Sophistry!
posted by turbid dahlia at 6:50 PM on May 8, 2016

And the tension ratchets up to 11. I like how Corky was slowly eased out. But is that the kind of job you can just leave?

So how come none of the staff came running when Pine set off the alarm? Seems like that would be kind of a security flaw.
posted by TWinbrook8 at 7:54 PM on May 9, 2016 [1 favorite]

He didn't set it off. They say at some point before that that the alarm is tested daily at 11 (I think the kid, Danny, tells him this). He waits for the alarm test to enter. I mean, it's still kind of dumb, because obviously you'd post a guard at the door when the alarm is being tested rather than crossing your fingers and hoping nobody exploits the massive flaw in your security scheme, but it's at least explained.
posted by axiom at 9:03 PM on May 9, 2016 [2 favorites]

Right, now I remember, thanks.
posted by TWinbrook8 at 7:44 AM on May 10, 2016

I love Angela so much in this. She is just so capable and unflappable and I love her.
posted by jillithd at 7:48 AM on July 18, 2017 [1 favorite]

I was trying to remember where I recognized her from, and it's Hot Fuzz.

And yes, her enforcement agency could use a bit of manpower.
posted by the man of twists and turns at 12:03 AM on November 28, 2017 [1 favorite]