This episode threw me for a loop, to be honest. I loved the mix up of events in the first scenes, and Annie running in to her favorite cop. I like the fact that he knows, but no one will confirm he knows. It makes for some great dialogue.
He wasn't the only man to have taken a greater role in Annie's life. Although she has been flirting with Jai in previous episodes, she seems to have taken a big step (especially since she still can't throw away the bracelet from Ben) and asked him to meet her family. A bit unexpected, but I don't mind. Usually you know who the lead character will end up with or have that URST we can't seem to get around. Auggie is a good candidate, but Ben also hasn't left the picture and I find Jai's laugh absolutely adorably mischievous. So, I like the fact that it doesn't really matter if there is a will they/won't they, because there are multiple options and it doesn't take attention away from the missions that are the main objective of the show.
So that is why Ben's return felt unnatural to me. We don't get to know what is so terribly important that he can no longer pretend to be gone from her life forever. Alright, CIA is need to know basis, but still. That Annie doesn't know, doesn't have to mean we can't know. And also - you just have to trust me? Come on! The man left her suddenly, with a note, and no contact in two years, and comes back without apologizing (even though he went rogue shortly after) and wanting her to do something for him? She summed this all up with a great strong voice, and then just seemed to turn around and said "okay". I get that she is not over him, it has been established in almost every episode so far. But this was just a bit farfetched for me.
Anyway, I do like this episode, it just didn't feel neatly worked out at the seems, so to say. When making an episode based on emotional reactions, you need to make them deep and believable. I was very fond of Joan this episode, I love the fact that she likes Annie a lot, but still lays down the rules without any relentment. She only shows her true thoughts in conversation with her husband, and their dynamic is just wrong. I do not know how they keep that marriage alive, but I like the fact that they are still together, although she doesn't trust him and he blocks her out of every important decision. I can't wait for the next episode, but to be honest, that isn't anything new ;)moreless
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Annie faces Ben again while she investigates a suspicious art-auction purchase.
 Piper Perabo |
Annie Walker |
 Christopher Gorham |
Auggie Anderson |
 Anne Dudek |
Danielle Brooks |
 Kari Matchett |
Joan Campbell |
 Sendhil Ramamurthy |
Jai Wilcox |
 Peter Gallagher |
Arthur Campbell |
 Sienna Guillory |
Sophie Jacklin |
Guest Star |
 Ho Chow |
Mick |
Guest Star |
Saad Siddiqui |
Procter |
Guest Star |
 Eion Bailey |
Ben Mercer |
Recurring Role |
 Noam Jenkins |
FBI Agent Vincent Rossabi |
Recurring Role |
Evan Sabba |
Michael Brooks |
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The date shown in the auction guide for the painting "A Wild Scene" is 1831. The Auctioneer states the painting is from 1832.
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All the episodes barring the pilot are named after Led Zeppelin songs.
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Joan: I said I was your lawyer.
Annie: Did they buy it?
Joan: No. But you might as well treat me like one, because it's gonna be the same advice. -
Annie: August.
Auggie: Ann.
Annie: So if we see something that we don't think feels right, the company wants us to report it, right, no matter how ridiculous?
Auggie: Encourages it, in fact. Why? You see your gardener buying too much fertilizer? -
Danielle: (about Jai) Oh, my God. He's, like, the George Clooney of wherever he's from.
Annie: Nice. He's actually third generation D.C. -
Ben: I'm not sure whether I, uh... Apologize first for leaving you in Sri Lanka or... Breaking into your home.
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Auggie: Oh. I know that sound. Access denied. Someone's gonna throw a net over you in five, four... Three...
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Auggie: What do you think they're gonna do to her?
Jai: That's up to Joan.
Auggie: How forgiving did she look?
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Agent Rossabi: Where do you keep your gun when you're being a museum curator?
Annie: I don't carry a gun. And I'm not a curator. I'm in acquisitions.
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Agent Rossabi: You don't really have a badge to flash, do you?
Annie: I have a library card. It's like a badge. It's badge-like.
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International Episode Titles:
Czech Republic: Co se stalo a nemělo stát (What Happened and Should not Have Happened) -
Original International Air Dates:
Czech Republic: May 27, 2011 on Prima COOL
Norway: July 11, 2011 on Viasat4
Germany: September 26, 2011 on 13th Street Universal -
Filmed with 1.78:1 aspect ratio.
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Filmed using red one cameras.
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All weapons and tactical equipment provided by Movie Armaments Group
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Vehicles provided by Picturecars North.
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Production Companies - Hypnotic, Universal Cable Productions.
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Distributed by USA Network.
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Filmed in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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