Alias

Much more satisfying than the premiere, what I enjoyed about this episode the most is its character moments: the covenant plot as of now hasn't really made any impact on the show as far as being this year's big bad, although to be fair it is only the second episode of the season. And as introductory episodes go, nabbing Sark and 800 million dollars aint a bad way to kick-start whatever eveeel plans they have brewing.



There are so many memorable bits: Jack gets some fantastic scenes with Sloane - his dialogue was brilliant and oh-so quotable (''A world relief organization. The sheer audacity of your alleged turnaround would be laughable, if you weren't so dangerous.''). It's genuinely thrilling having Syd and Jack come face to face with the man that essentially destroyed their lives and be finally able to say what they've always wanted to say (''I will bury you'').



In fact, the confrontational scenes in general were written with extra bite in this episode. Syd questioning Lindsey's loyalties and his masculinity was a sight to behold. Even better, however, is that Lindsey managed to get the last laugh by assigning Vaughn's wife to oversee his investigation - very ouch. And that final scene? Awwwkward.



Overall, this episode worked in reviving some semblance of order in Syd's life (Weiss being her new BFF, for example) while unveiling further developments that will shape the remainder of the season - Sark is a free man and looking better than ever (it would appear that solitary confinement does wonders for your tan, he was simply glowing wasn't he?) and the last piece of the puzzle is introduced in the form of the very foxy Lauren Reed.

The only complaint that I would have with the first part of season 3 so far is how fast everything is coming back together for us. Sydney has been gone for almost to years, how is it in that the week since she has come back her father has been realeased from prison which he was in for over a month and Vaughn comes back to the agency. I wish one of those would have waited a few more episodes to come into play. Jacks conversation on the laptop with Irina was interesting, as you almost want to say he is going to betray the CIA but at the same time you dont really know what to make of Sydneys mother. Is she co-operative with the CIA, obviously if they are letting them talk to her. Without seeing her and having a few scenes with her there is really no way to tell. Will is the only real mystery left as far as people who she hasnt seen yet and Im sure thats bound to be interesting (if only for an episode)



Vaughns wife coming in at the end was something that you almost expected to happen. You knew Sydney was going to have to go through change and meet her eventually, but once again it felt very rushed and too fast to have all that happen at once though. All the action was still very good though, season 3 still running strong for me it just doesnt have as much credability as the other two seasons

This was one of my favorite episodes. We got to see a side of Vaughn that we don't usually get to. He is usually a light natured funny guy but we got to see how much he actually cared for sydney. "I loved you so much I almost drank myself to death." I don't blame him for moving on but to get over someone who you cared for so much and then get married to someone else in less than two years is a liitle fast.

My one big thought about this episode: Dixon is not a leader. I was just watching the first few minutes of this episode, and then it just hit me. I even said it out loud. I understand they wanted to give Dixon a different roll then he had in the first two seasons, but he just doesn't fit the leader roll. he should go back to being an agent, and let other people be the boss.



They're also was a little Vaughn emotion. He really missed her, and almost lost his life because of it. The speech was touching, Sydney is mad but she should realise that Vaughn went trough a lot. I'm a big believer of these two, and you'll probably hear me say a lot this year that I think they'll get back together. I won't loose hope. Lauren should go and find someone else ;)



Jack and Sydney's relationship has hit some bumpy roads in the last few years but it always showed that they love each other. They were so cute, this episode. They dead agents thing was sad, and Jack and Irina's MSN talk was fun. The family is getting closer and closer, while the rest of the world goes further and further away. That's irony.



So Sydney killed Sark's father? Well, they weren't best friends anyway so that's okay.. But it's the fact that Lazarey is Sark's father that changed things. First off, the enemy is rich now. And they have Sark, and I think it's clear that he won't get killed. For Syndey the death is going to have some major consequences because the CIA will obviously find out. Too bad the girl can't remember what happened.



Some small things:

- Sydney has a BIG house now, and she lives near Weiss. Fun.

- Vaughn as a teacher.....no.

- Vaughn's back to the CIA thing, went to fast. Why is he back? Please explain dear writers. it is clear that he didn't loose his touch though :)

- Even Dixon knows Sloane is evil

- Jack is seriously going to hurt Sloane, you go man!



*nods* Good.

I'm really enjoying season three, and it's still hard for me to understand why anyone could think it sucks, because this is on the exact same level as the first two seasons.



In this episode Vaughn returns to the CIA. Sydney threatens the annoying White House liason in the mens room, after using her and fellow CIA agents as bait during a mission to release Sark, and the W.H. sends someone new - Vaughn's wife (who is pretty cute, and I do believe she previously appeared in "Roar".). Sydney also meets a dying man on a mission who remembers her. He's obviously of The Covenant, but he dies before Sydney can question him.



Overall a good episode, very enjoyable. But no surprise, as only a couple of episodes in the series so far have bored me at all.