MI-5 Season 1 Episode 3
MI-5
Season 1

Ep 3. One Last Dance

  • TV14
  • May 27, 2002
  • 58 min
  • 7.4  (381)

The show MI-5 (also known as Spooks) is a British television series that follows the operations of Section D, a counter-terrorism unit within the British Security Service (MI-5). Season 1 episode 3, titled "One Last Dance", centers around a former MI-5 agent named Helen Flynn who has been out of the agency for six years.

The episode starts with MI-5 tracking a group of Islamic extremists who are planning a suicide bombing in London. However, their plans are disrupted when one of the terrorists, Ahmed, is killed in a car accident while transporting a bomb. MI-5 is able to retrieve the bomb, but they soon realize that Ahmed's wife, Nadia, has gone missing. Nadia is believed to have the detonator for the bomb and could potentially carry out the attack.

Meanwhile, Helen Flynn is contacted by a former MI-5 colleague, Jack, who informs her that her old asset, Tim, has gone missing. Tim was a former IRA operative whom Helen worked with during her time in MI-5. Jack tells Helen that Tim may have been involved in a recent arms deal and that MI-5 is now looking for him. Helen agrees to help Jack track down Tim.

As MI-5 and Helen Flynn's paths converge, it becomes clear that there is a connection between Nadia and Tim. MI-5 believes that Tim has the detonator and is helping Nadia carry out the suicide bombing. Helen Flynn, however, is convinced that Tim is not capable of such violence and sets out to find him before it's too late.

As the episode unfolds, we see the tension build between MI-5 and Helen Flynn as they work towards the same goal but with conflicting methods. MI-5 is determined to stop the terrorist attack at all costs, while Helen Flynn is more concerned with protecting Tim and uncovering the truth.

One of the standout moments of the episode occurs when Helen Flynn confronts Tim in a dark alley. The tension between the two is palpable as they argue over Tim's involvement in the arms deal and potential connection to the suicide bombing. It's a powerful scene that highlights the moral ambiguity of MI-5's work and the personal toll it can take on its agents.

Ultimately, both MI-5 and Helen Flynn are able to track down Nadia and Tim. The episode culminates in a tense standoff as the two sides attempt to diffuse the bomb and prevent the suicide bombing. The outcome of the standoff is left unknown until the final moments of the episode, which ends with a reflection on the cost of service to MI-5 and the difficult choices its agents must make.

Overall, "One Last Dance" is a thrilling episode of MI-5 that explores the complex nature of counter-terrorism work and the personal sacrifices that come with it. The tension between MI-5 and Helen Flynn is well-executed, and the episode delivers a satisfying conclusion that leaves the viewer wanting more.

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  • First Aired
    May 27, 2002
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    58 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    7.4  (381)