Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Whistler's Gamble


Every time I think I have James Whistler figured out, it turns out I'm wrong.

In this week's episode, as James is confronted by Gretchen at the prison fence--with Sofia held hostage at her side--James looks Gretchen in the eye and tears in half the scrap of paper on which is written the precious coordinates Gretchen has been after since James entered Sona.

This wasn't James the double agent Company man, nor was it James the scared prisoner. As Lincoln put it, this was James "manning up"--rattling Gretchen in the process. He's taking a risk. Gretchen doesn't stay rattled for long and she's quite resourceful. But Gretchen doesn't hold all of the cards now, and this was Whistler's best move under the circumstances. He showed some real guts.

Conspicuously missing from this week's episode: Any explanation of the aluminum case Sofia found in James' duffel bag.

But we still have 2 episodes left this season. Perhaps the case will be explained...as will James Whistler's true identity...and the meaning of The Coordinates...and the gang breaking out of Sona...and escaping...and getting LJ back...and settling the score with Gretchen...and exposing The Company...

It could happen.

--D.

1 comments:

xBlOnDiExBaYbEx said...

i luvv prison break so much! an never miss an eppisode BUT! ther killing off characters i like an bringing in characters im starting to hate, for example that gretchin!!! i hate her!
i was so shocked when they showed sarahs head in the boz but honestly i dont think she is really dead, i hope not anyway, an i hope that michael kills does the same to gretchin if sarah is dead! i am startin to not trust sucrey or wot eva his name is lol i hope linc an michael an l.j are okayy!