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Let's have a spam of Spooks, my abusive boyfriend! Spoilers all over the place really, even though this is a picspam of 5x05. There's spoilers from S1-S6, I suppose. You should look at it even if you're not at all interested in the show, because the cinematography is to die for.
5x05
HARRY: That's the trouble with spies. Always looking for meaning with everything. Are you okay?
RUTH: Yes.
HARRY: Are you certain?
RUTH: It's silly, I know. It's just a stranger but... I just can't quite get the image out of my mind. It all happened so quickly and um, oh god. Sorry.
HARRY: *places his hand on her shoulder* Sweet tea. It's what you need.
RUTH: There's something in his manner-
HARRY: Teabags?
RUTH: Second shelf, down.
HE MAKES HER TEAAAAAA. I should probably be more excited at the fact that he grips her shoulder and hesitates a bit before doing it, but I love it when people do small domestic things for others! Harry Pearce doesn't even make himself tea. He'll make Sam get it (and wtf was up with her exit? She barely even had one).
HARRY: Promise me you'll take the morning off.
RUTH: How very English. Sweet tea.
Harry doesn't even command her! He asks it so nicely.
HARRY: I've got to go. I'm late already.
RUTH: I'll be fine.
Dude, Ruth has her own office! I skipped around from random episodes so I had no knowledge of this, but. RUTH HAS HER OWN OFFICE.
And Harry leans over it. Ughhhh these guys.
HARRY: I'm not saying you should keep things from other members of the team, I'm just saying-
RUTH: Don't tell anyone.
HARRY: Yes. I mean- no.
RUTH: Not until we know what it is.
HARRY: Exactly.
They finish each others SENTENCES.
*Harry and Ruth share a moment of staring at each other*
JO: Sorry, am I-
HARRY AND RUTH: No.
!!!
HARRY: I don't want you to get fixated on this.
RUTH: Fixated?
HARRY: Well, no, not fixated. Sorry, that's the wrong word. But I'm worried about you.
RUTH: I'm fine.
HARRY: You look exhausted.
RUTH: Well, Harry.
HARRY: Let me give you a lift home.
RUTH: No, I'm going to go on the tube.
HARRY: Don't be such a stubborn old mule!
RUTH: Mule?
HARRY: I don't mean mule- it's a phrase.
JO: God, those two. One minute it's off, the next it's all on again.
HAHAH GOD I LOVE HOW HARRY KEEPS BLURTING OUT THE WRONG THING AND RUTH CALLS HIM ON IT.
Jo is such a shipper, oh man. Apparently fandom doesn't like her very much? That's sad. I caught 4x05 and I thought she was pretty excellent in that.
AND YOU GUYS THEY SHARED A POD TOGETHER. I didn't even know two people could fit in that, but apparently pods make exceptions for the love that is Harry and Ruth.
HARRY: What if I say Ruth did push Maudsley, but I asked her to do it? What if the rogue officer is me?
OLIVER: It doesn't add up.
HARRY: Doesn't it? Ruth would get a slapped wrist but that's all because she was only following orders, but me? The rogue agent? At my grade? Wait 'til the press hear.
OLIVER: Don't be so bloody stupid.
HARRY: All I need to do is get the waiter to call the police. Making a fuss as I go down, smash a few tables as I tell my tale. There must be three or more journalists within shouting distance and in this building. I left my real name at reception. Try silencing that. *smiles* You don't think I will, do you? *picks up a lit cigar* You don't think I've got it in me.
OLIVER: Frankly, no. *flicks Harry's hand away*
HARRY: Can't take the heat. Better cool you down. *throws his drink at him*
OLIVER: You need the police to be cold, not simply security to put you out on the street like a drunkard.
HARRY: Very well. Then the police it is.
This is the reason why you should never fuck with Harry's one twu luv because he'll literally cut a bitch. And Harry's always all logic, never emotions, so I was so happy that he did this.
RUTH: I'll tell you how I see it. Harry goes and what happens to MI-5? This is only round one in an ongoing battle. We have to keep fighting this. The authority in this country cannot be allowed to intimidate torture. Harry's the only one who could take on that fight! There's no choice, really, is there? If I can save him, then I will.
I lovelovelove the composition of this. First they're all on each other's side, and then Adam and Zaf are so befuddled with Ruth, therefore the distance between them.
I also have to lol at them Photoshopping Ruth in so easily. I wish it were that easy.
RUTH WITH A GUN.
RUTH: I told Adam not to tell you.
HARRY: I told him I'd give him the sack if he didn't.
RUTH: *grins*
HARRY: I don't know what I'll do without you, Ruth. What are you- you take good care, yes.
RUTH: Yes.
Harry gets so breathless around her! (also see re: the bus scene in 4x09). And he's always so calm and collected, but around her he always says something and stops short.
RUTH: And you. Don't get shot.
HARRY: I won't.
RUTH: Can you feed my cats? Actually, take them to your house. You adopt.
HARRY: Of course.
Eee, Ruth's cats and Harry's dog! I actually thought Harry would own a bigger dog than a little puppy, but that's so cute. Or maybe he just likes having control in every aspect, even over dogs.
RUTH: Goodbye, Harry.
HARRY: Goodbye, Ruth.
RUTH: *turns to leave*
HARRY: There's something I have to tell you. I should've told you years ago-
RUTH: Harry, please don't.
HARRY: If I don't tell you now, I never will.
RANDOM GUY WHO LIKES TO RUIN HARRY/RUTH MOMENTS: Come on!
RUTH: I'm coming.
RUTH: Please, don't say anything. Just leave it something that was never said, something wonderful, that was never said.
YEARS. AGO. Again, I was secretly shipping them in s3 when Harry was hospitalized, but I think in 3x10 is when they really sealed the deal for me.
RUTH: Let me go, Harry.
Oh godddd. What I love most about this show is also what breaks my heart - the characters' exits. They were all perfectly in-character. Ruth was always loyal to Harry, never wanting to step on anyone's toes, and here she really went out with a bang.
I think what's really sad is that the only way they could be together is if one of them wasn't a spy, and yet the opportunity is presented when Ruth has to go into hiding. THEY'RE JUST SO DOOMED.
Now that Ros is 'dead', do you think she could be the Fox alias now to prove Ruth's innocence? IT COULD HAPPEN.
Well, goodbye, Spooks! Hope you had a fucking good time breaking my heart re: Zoe, Zoe/Danny, Danny, and Adam/Fiona. Or, at least I think. I thought I was over you when I finished 4x02, but then I had to go onto youtube and discover that there were more Harry/Ruth moments beyond that episode. I'm thinking of watching episodes between 4x02 and 4x07 to catch any Adam/Fiona moments. OH, AND SHOW, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO SUBTLETY? They had to fucking flashback to Fiona's death when Adam was being emo and I did not appreciate that. I had a good time pretending she went to back to MI6, thank you very much. Though I guess I could appreciate Adam's slutting up with this:
Fun fact: Did you know that Harry/Ruth wasn't even planned? In this interview, Peter says: "It was never scripted and I don't think anybody had the idea. But Nicola and I were flirting on set and that spilled over into the scenes we were doing. There was nothing to work with in terms of the material; it was just a look held slightly too long or a little bit of emphasis on certain phrases and they picked up on it. It was storyline that emerged, as all the ones do organically - it just came out of the actors working together."
1) HAHA PETER FIRTH BEING META ABOUT FANDOM
2) It wasn't even planned! Oh, these guys got it. I love that.
3) Also, Peter and Nicola were flirting.
IN CONCLUSION:
How many times Harry risked his life for Ruth: 1
How many times Ruth risked her life for Harry: 1
AWESOME RATIO, YES?
Okay Spooks now I mean it. We're done. (though if you bring cake I might forgive you.)
I'd appreciate if these caps weren't used for anything. The original caps are here.
5x05
HARRY: That's the trouble with spies. Always looking for meaning with everything. Are you okay?
RUTH: Yes.
HARRY: Are you certain?
RUTH: It's silly, I know. It's just a stranger but... I just can't quite get the image out of my mind. It all happened so quickly and um, oh god. Sorry.
HARRY: *places his hand on her shoulder* Sweet tea. It's what you need.
RUTH: There's something in his manner-
HARRY: Teabags?
RUTH: Second shelf, down.
HE MAKES HER TEAAAAAA. I should probably be more excited at the fact that he grips her shoulder and hesitates a bit before doing it, but I love it when people do small domestic things for others! Harry Pearce doesn't even make himself tea. He'll make Sam get it (and wtf was up with her exit? She barely even had one).
HARRY: Promise me you'll take the morning off.
RUTH: How very English. Sweet tea.
Harry doesn't even command her! He asks it so nicely.
HARRY: I've got to go. I'm late already.
RUTH: I'll be fine.
Dude, Ruth has her own office! I skipped around from random episodes so I had no knowledge of this, but. RUTH HAS HER OWN OFFICE.
And Harry leans over it. Ughhhh these guys.
HARRY: I'm not saying you should keep things from other members of the team, I'm just saying-
RUTH: Don't tell anyone.
HARRY: Yes. I mean- no.
RUTH: Not until we know what it is.
HARRY: Exactly.
They finish each others SENTENCES.
*Harry and Ruth share a moment of staring at each other*
JO: Sorry, am I-
HARRY AND RUTH: No.
!!!
HARRY: I don't want you to get fixated on this.
RUTH: Fixated?
HARRY: Well, no, not fixated. Sorry, that's the wrong word. But I'm worried about you.
RUTH: I'm fine.
HARRY: You look exhausted.
RUTH: Well, Harry.
HARRY: Let me give you a lift home.
RUTH: No, I'm going to go on the tube.
HARRY: Don't be such a stubborn old mule!
RUTH: Mule?
HARRY: I don't mean mule- it's a phrase.
JO: God, those two. One minute it's off, the next it's all on again.
HAHAH GOD I LOVE HOW HARRY KEEPS BLURTING OUT THE WRONG THING AND RUTH CALLS HIM ON IT.
Jo is such a shipper, oh man. Apparently fandom doesn't like her very much? That's sad. I caught 4x05 and I thought she was pretty excellent in that.
AND YOU GUYS THEY SHARED A POD TOGETHER. I didn't even know two people could fit in that, but apparently pods make exceptions for the love that is Harry and Ruth.
HARRY: What if I say Ruth did push Maudsley, but I asked her to do it? What if the rogue officer is me?
OLIVER: It doesn't add up.
HARRY: Doesn't it? Ruth would get a slapped wrist but that's all because she was only following orders, but me? The rogue agent? At my grade? Wait 'til the press hear.
OLIVER: Don't be so bloody stupid.
HARRY: All I need to do is get the waiter to call the police. Making a fuss as I go down, smash a few tables as I tell my tale. There must be three or more journalists within shouting distance and in this building. I left my real name at reception. Try silencing that. *smiles* You don't think I will, do you? *picks up a lit cigar* You don't think I've got it in me.
OLIVER: Frankly, no. *flicks Harry's hand away*
HARRY: Can't take the heat. Better cool you down. *throws his drink at him*
OLIVER: You need the police to be cold, not simply security to put you out on the street like a drunkard.
HARRY: Very well. Then the police it is.
This is the reason why you should never fuck with Harry's one twu luv because he'll literally cut a bitch. And Harry's always all logic, never emotions, so I was so happy that he did this.
RUTH: I'll tell you how I see it. Harry goes and what happens to MI-5? This is only round one in an ongoing battle. We have to keep fighting this. The authority in this country cannot be allowed to intimidate torture. Harry's the only one who could take on that fight! There's no choice, really, is there? If I can save him, then I will.
I lovelovelove the composition of this. First they're all on each other's side, and then Adam and Zaf are so befuddled with Ruth, therefore the distance between them.
I also have to lol at them Photoshopping Ruth in so easily. I wish it were that easy.
RUTH WITH A GUN.
RUTH: I told Adam not to tell you.
HARRY: I told him I'd give him the sack if he didn't.
RUTH: *grins*
HARRY: I don't know what I'll do without you, Ruth. What are you- you take good care, yes.
RUTH: Yes.
Harry gets so breathless around her! (also see re: the bus scene in 4x09). And he's always so calm and collected, but around her he always says something and stops short.
RUTH: And you. Don't get shot.
HARRY: I won't.
RUTH: Can you feed my cats? Actually, take them to your house. You adopt.
HARRY: Of course.
Eee, Ruth's cats and Harry's dog! I actually thought Harry would own a bigger dog than a little puppy, but that's so cute. Or maybe he just likes having control in every aspect, even over dogs.
RUTH: Goodbye, Harry.
HARRY: Goodbye, Ruth.
RUTH: *turns to leave*
HARRY: There's something I have to tell you. I should've told you years ago-
RUTH: Harry, please don't.
HARRY: If I don't tell you now, I never will.
RANDOM GUY WHO LIKES TO RUIN HARRY/RUTH MOMENTS: Come on!
RUTH: I'm coming.
RUTH: Please, don't say anything. Just leave it something that was never said, something wonderful, that was never said.
YEARS. AGO. Again, I was secretly shipping them in s3 when Harry was hospitalized, but I think in 3x10 is when they really sealed the deal for me.
RUTH: Let me go, Harry.
Oh godddd. What I love most about this show is also what breaks my heart - the characters' exits. They were all perfectly in-character. Ruth was always loyal to Harry, never wanting to step on anyone's toes, and here she really went out with a bang.
I think what's really sad is that the only way they could be together is if one of them wasn't a spy, and yet the opportunity is presented when Ruth has to go into hiding. THEY'RE JUST SO DOOMED.
Now that Ros is 'dead', do you think she could be the Fox alias now to prove Ruth's innocence? IT COULD HAPPEN.
Well, goodbye, Spooks! Hope you had a fucking good time breaking my heart re: Zoe, Zoe/Danny, Danny, and Adam/Fiona. Or, at least I think. I thought I was over you when I finished 4x02, but then I had to go onto youtube and discover that there were more Harry/Ruth moments beyond that episode. I'm thinking of watching episodes between 4x02 and 4x07 to catch any Adam/Fiona moments. OH, AND SHOW, WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED TO SUBTLETY? They had to fucking flashback to Fiona's death when Adam was being emo and I did not appreciate that. I had a good time pretending she went to back to MI6, thank you very much. Though I guess I could appreciate Adam's slutting up with this:
Fun fact: Did you know that Harry/Ruth wasn't even planned? In this interview, Peter says: "It was never scripted and I don't think anybody had the idea. But Nicola and I were flirting on set and that spilled over into the scenes we were doing. There was nothing to work with in terms of the material; it was just a look held slightly too long or a little bit of emphasis on certain phrases and they picked up on it. It was storyline that emerged, as all the ones do organically - it just came out of the actors working together."
1) HAHA PETER FIRTH BEING META ABOUT FANDOM
2) It wasn't even planned! Oh, these guys got it. I love that.
3) Also, Peter and Nicola were flirting.
IN CONCLUSION:
How many times Harry risked his life for Ruth: 1
How many times Ruth risked her life for Harry: 1
AWESOME RATIO, YES?
Okay Spooks now I mean it. We're done. (though if you bring cake I might forgive you.)
I'd appreciate if these caps weren't used for anything. The original caps are here.