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Normally. Adding Martha Plimpton would give it an automatic 10, but she didn't have much screen time in this episode. The series is getting better, and now with the addition of Martha I looked forward to where it is taking us. Try not to get too caught up in the technical mathmatical equations. They are just basics of an intriguing new world. Terrific work by newish young actors and seasoned performers bringing a complex story to an intellectual discovery. Going along with the ride of subterfuge and human experience in domestic and exotic locations. Slow beginning but gets better with each episode. Great characters.

This was supposed to play live in London, but they did the next best thing; Taped it at Alemida and aired it on Sky. A wonderful tour de force for these amazing actors, Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani by Lester's wife, Lolita Chakrabarti, it is a powerful depiction of an unconventional friendship between two black men from different walks of life. The tight nit chemistry between the actors is even more enhanced with strategically placed music, much sung by the two men, that lifts the action of the play. I don't want to say anything that spoils the ending, but it will stick with you after all is concluded. I doubt it will be shown again, but I wish it would show again. I feel lucky to have caught it during it's brief run.

All the neigh sayers here need to get a grip. I'm old enough to have been a fan of all the Monty Python movies and series. Groundbreaking comedy. I'm amused and bemused by the.negative reactions. If you are holding the original as something sacred, note that the film only sets 6.8 in reviews. I found this series to be well crafted with high production values. If you were looking for a shot-by-shot remake . . . Why?? This plays homage to a genre and stands on its own. Thoroughly enjoyable. Now a couple of responses to some of the short sight comments. . . Lisa Kudrow . . . Always plays herself? Unlike Tom Cruise, one of the biggest box office draws is the picture of versatility. If you don't like Lisa, fine. You don't have too. Own it. I always enjoy her impeccable comic timing, even in her more serious roles. Look them up. See, I don't like Tom Cruise. I own it. And no matter how much you like him, I don't have to. I can watch someone else.

So, I'm going to leave this here now, because I'm starting to sound as sour as the rest of you.