I loved the ep!
Teji is a smart woman, and Farah and her son should take lessons from the lady. Although Teji was initially shown as a weak person, it's another persona which is coming across lately. Yes, she loved her husband and was broken by the situation but I feel like she knows how to put her emotions aside, and thinks rationally to get what she wants. I like ice cool manipulative Teji. If we compare Teji to Katha in this situation, the latter lets her emotions get the best out of her. She needed Neerja to guide her.
I found it funny when the board members listed the reasons for nominating Katha. She's probably the person with the most conflicts to head this committee!
At the start of the ep, Viaan walks towards Katha while she is heading to the boardroom. Katha walks on.
I loved the elevator scene. It's amazing how 2 persons' silences can speak so much. Katha wants to talk but chooses not to. Viaan witnesses the conflict within Katha, and takes a step towards her but obviously the elevator reaches its destination....Still Viaan calls her. The look they exchange when Viaan asks Katha why she doesn't want to head the Committee...God we are so blessed to see these 2 act opposite each other! Their body language, the eyelocks, their expressions, their silences which speak volumes....I loved every exchange between these 2 today. The writers are unpeeling every layer of these characters to make them see each other the way they really are.
Few comments on Ehsan:
I read the comments on Ehsan's smirk. I don't have the same interpretation. I feel that he was relieved on hearing Katha's POV.
Ehsan has no moral compass. His mother may have big dreams for her son but I have serious doubts about Ehsan's capabilities. I feel like he has been hiding under Viaan's shadow throughout his life. He only shines where women are concerned but for the 1st time, he is facing serious competition from his 'brother'.
EarthCon is supposed to be the number 1 architectural firm but I don't see any dynamic professionals in this company. Viaan is EarthCon.
I loved this week all episodes. An ITV show can't be better than this. I have no complaints about anything, pace of the show, tracks or costumes or anything.
The way the angst is served without OTT expressions, communication and understanding between the leads is beyond the expectations from an ITV show. I just love the confident Viaan and a confused Katha.
Shalzie and Mili, I never thought I will fall for another ML of an ITV show after Aryan.
A bit busy with a few meetings. Will be back later
PS: Special mention to Batman-Robin bond. Viaan badly needed that hug