Your comments & theories on episode 1:

"Really entertaining. It's good to see a British drama with a big budget. Jason Isaacs was fantastic. I like the way the show's shaping up. I just hope the conspiracy doesn't get too ridiculous."
Chris, Richmond

"Personally, I don't trust any of them, but then I'm a natural cynic. Great start to the series."
Speesh, Glasgow

"I'm not sure if it is a terrorist threat? Possibly it's a cover-up for a sophisticated illegal 'arms dealing' business?"
Aine, London

"What is going on?!

Mercenaries, Brits on Death Row, and Aides who may or may not be up to no good? I'm hooked.

All I know is poor old Jason Isaacs' character, Mark Brydon, is in for a very rough time."
Sonic-ed up, UK

"Constantly changing scenes, each lasting just a couple of seconds, and shaky camera work all combined to produce a nausea-inducing opening.

Right-on attitude to British Islamists, together with close-up homosexual open-mouthed kissing, and densely multi-threaded plotting, means I don't really care anymore what happens."
Dr Robert Court, Somerset

"What an amazing piece of drama. I was totally enthralled from the first scenes. Sharon Gless is fantastic as always.

Didn't see that kiss between Nicholas and Christopher coming - but so good to see two gay men tastefully portrayed."
Mark, Lincoln

"Blink and you will miss a vital clue and a whole sub-plot. Do we need Alex Jennings having a gay snog? I hope he enjoyed it because it went on far too long compared with all the other story bits.

Still, I'm hooked. The great thing about Jason Isaacs is that he not only can act and look gorgeous, but he can be understood because he enunciates. I wish he would give a few lessons to his American co-stars. Their mumbles make it even more difficult to follow the plot."
Julia, Suffolk

"The human visual system was not designed to cope with shaky camera work and fast cutting.

It sets up a conflict between the human visual system (it sees things moving about a lot), and the human balance (vestibular) system tells you that you are at rest and things are not moving. This conflict is unpleasant and can induce motion sickness. The result is you turn over and watch something else.

Please don't use shaky, jerky, hand-held camera shots. They do not add to the pace or drama. The writing, plot and acting should do that on their own."
Joe Gibbs, Reading

"Very fast moving. So fast, in fact, that one tended to become confused with who was who, and, what, exactly was happening.

However, it looks very promising, and I'm looking forward to the next episode. I think it's subject is very apt for the times we live in."
Sandie Seward, Essex

"Looked good on paper but I won't watch again. I didn't care about any of the characters and found it impossible to figure out what was going on. Shame, because Jason Isaacs is always watchable."
Louise, UK

"This has a lot of promise. One thing that concerned me was what appeared to be genuine product placement with some phones. I didn't think the BBC was allowed to do that.

It's emotionally charged subject matter and was quite well done, but it tugged on too many obvious heart strings for me. The aside about the young woman killed by the American soldiers being pregnant was a little too clichéd."
David Hale, Enfield

"Looking really good so far. A diplomat's equivalent of Spooks. Might be nice if there was some cross-franchising."
Alex, London