After four episodes, Sydney has finally felt the painful consequences of being a double agent. Until now, she has had simple dead drops and easy switcheroos. Now comes the big test. Was she able to see her new comrades from the CIA explode to little pieces and look indifferent? Was she able to keep a straight face in front of Dixon? The answer shocked me.

          I was thrilled to see an episode focusing on Marcus Dixon. He is a great spy with a great heart. He is a normal family man who loves his children, loves his wife and loves his job. However, is he ready to learn that the job he was meant to do is a fake? Is he ready to hear the lies? Is he ready to be a double agent? Vaughn brought up these significant questions. The CIA cannot corner Dixon and hire him as part of the team. He has his family to worry about. When the truth does hit the surface though, he will be hurt. He expects the truth from his partner and Sydney has not been honest. But if Dixon were in Sydney’s shoes, would he tell her? Would he willingly risk her life? Interesting.

          What pisses me off about this scenario is that Dixon would never in a million years attempt to murder anyone. If Dixon ever does learn the truth, will he handle the responsibilities of his actions? Will it overwhelm Dixon? Will he forgive Sydney? He was just acting like a good agent. He brought a secondary detonator. Should he be punished for this?

          I also loved Jack in the episode. We learn that he’s done something bad and then we see him do good. He saved Agent Kelvin from the hands of the devil. Kelvin was so brave to accept the assignment. I would have freaked out. Imagine staring into Sloane’s eyes and lying right in his face. You know what he can do to you. He’s a psychopath, but Jack came to the rescue. Then we learn that he was investigated by the FBI. What did Jack do? Was he somewhat evil in the past? Is he trying to redeem himself? But, let’s think about this. It can’t be that bad because he was never in jail. What is case 332-L? Jack sure will be pissed when he finds out that Syd read his file. Is there more than meets the eye? Always.

          Sloane was depicted once more as truly evil. He’s been acting under the radar for the past few episodes but we now know why I call him the devil. He’s quick to use pain and torture as a solution. Furthermore, we learn that his wife Emily is sick. Jack asked, “Why aren’t you at home with Emily?” Who would marry Sloane?

          Will actually met this woman named Kate Jones. It wasn’t Sydney though. Who is this freak? She said she was having an affair with Danny. What??!! That’s not possible. Why was her social security number expired? Is someone acting like Sydney’s alias? Has this woman been hired? This cannot end well.

Syd’s Tips

-          When head locked to a guard, grab his pen and stick it into his neck. You will then have a clean shot at him.

Mission Files

SD-6 MISSION

ALIAS: Rhine-Kom computer specialist

LOCATION: Berlin, Germany

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: German

MARSHALL’S GADGETS: Business Card Hacking Device

OBJECTIVE: Locate Schiller and download the vaccine formula from Hensel’s computers.

CIA COUNTERMISSION: Switch Schiller with Agent Kelvin

SD-6 MISSION

ALIAS: None

LOCATION: Badenweiler, Germany

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS: None

MARSHALL’S GADGETS: None

OBJECTIVE: Steal the inhalers and blow up the plant.

CIA COUNTERMISSION: Deliver the inhalers to CIA agents on site and receive fake ones, then disarm the bomb.

Quotable Quotes

-          Bodyguard: “Recognize me now?” And always just as ugly.

-          Vaughn: “Did you ID the Alliance member?” Did you want her to bring him in too? She saved Dhiren Patel’s life. Relax.

-          Sydney: “I think you’ve put down everyone we’ve met since Grade 7.” They’ve known each other that long?

-          Sydney: “What’s Will doing here?”

Francie: “Maybe he’s here to talk about that humiliating kiss.”

Sydney: “Stop calling it that.”

Francie: “That’s what it was.” It was humiliating.

-          Will: “Don’t deny it. Don’t wait. Don’t piss me off.” Loved this. He’s right. Francie should call Charlie.

Some Final Notes

-          The CIA has a back door into SD-6 computer files. That’s excellent.

-          Loved the Halloween party.

-          Sydney looked good as Alice.

-          Dixon was awesome in the ambulance truck. He almost blew them up too.

-          Cliffhanger: Sydney stares shocked at the blown-up factory.

Awesome episode. It was perfect. 5 out of 5 stars.

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