Although the series is shown from Amy's point of view, but in this episode, each character experiences his own trauma and deals with it in their own way. (An episode about each of us.)
The pressure on Amy is starting to build up. The first attempt to find the killer came to a dead end. Amy's time on the submarine has been extended from 3 days to 3 weeks, and her pills have run out. And she let Poppy down again by promising what she couldn't deliver. After all, it was then that she realized that she would not have the opportunity to wish Poppy a happy birthday. Who rewarded her with such boundless responsibility and a sense of guilt not even for her mistakes? These downward steps, which she has taken more than once in the past, will reach a deep end and a state of revelation on her part at the end of the episode.
And then the present comes and passes familygram ❤️from Kirsten. A pleasant little thing again)
This familygram is more personal than all the others. Was Amy a little happy that the radio operator who delivered the telegram only confirmed that Amy knew about Kirsten's attitude towards her, but was afraid to admit?
It is likely that Amy does not specifically reminisce about Kirsten, not understanding and doubting where they are in the present. Is this her approach in a relationship, or does she not want to hurt herself even more?
This is also one of the few times when Amy smiles sincerely. Kirsten hides behind a wish from a cat to emphasize, but not to attract the attention of other people, highlighting only three words for herself. "So do I". It's about work, but for me it's also a part of Kirsten.
Looking at this scene, I have several questions: Who are all these people except Amy and Poppy? Why are Ian's parents not at the funeral? Is Poppy being picked up by a close family friend or a social worker?(They can't be Ian's relatives, because if they were, Poppy would have stayed with them) Is there no one on Amy's side who could support her? Are they even alive or is she alone?
It's great to know that, after several previous attempts, these two have started to build a good relationship in Amy's absence)
In addition, we see a lot of photographs in many scenes that decorate Amy's home. Who enjoys taking pictures, storing them on their phone, and then printing them out? Amy has many skills besides saving her own phone password from Poppy.
"It's unfair." Say this phrase to a detective who must uncover the truth and restore justice, who works so hard that he becomes a DCI, who has tools and assistants at his disposal, who solves cases after case, but who due to chance loses his future. We don't know why Amy left medical school after the second year, which is very difficult to enter, but maybe she was searching for justice?
Amy saves and gives a chance not only to Harry, but also to herself. If you put a mirror in front of Amy, the main core of the scene wouldn't change. She admits something to herself that she couldn't even tell the therapist or Kirsten.
Since Kirsten sent such a familygram, there was more than just one moment associated with this book. Most likely, there were also many other books, because Amy couldn't immediately understand the message.
Amy is probably used to seeing Kirsten awake in the early morning and therefore does not ask her anything, but simply raises Kirsten's hand in a familiar, confident gesture to hug her and be closer.
P.S. It couldn't have been another animal, could it?)
Who remembers the story of Jonah? The prophet who was swallowed by a whale for three days so that he would become what he was destined to become.
Ep 2.
I love that Kirsten uses the cat as an excuse to come home. A pleasant little thing❤️
Robertson does not ask how and why Kirsten ended up in Amy's apartment during the attack, what she was doing here before (the story of the flash drive). Of course, Kirsten is cat-sitting. Robertson asks to provide Kirsten with something safe and personal that is relevant not to the investigation, but to Amy's identity. The boss really cares how Amy is doing and how she feels, she is his best detective, who until recently was focused only on work, and he definitely notices how Amy is changing with the presence of Kirsten. Amy lets Kirsten into her personal space, talks about herself, takes steps to recover from her trauma, and the boss is happy to see these steps.
And everything is good in this scene: its polarity in colors, that there is a meeting of the past and the present, that the flashback is closer to the beginning of the series, that Amy is wearing a yellow (sunny) hoodie.
I like that Amy brings up the topic of the wedding herself, showing us how thoughtful, determined, brave and independent she is in choosing her path, the main thing is to give her time to choose, and not put pressure on her. Perhaps this habit is related not only to work, but also to the family in which she grew up. Also with her type of attachment. I'm really sorry that we don't know anything about Amy's relatives.
Kirsten doesn't need to tell Amy about the USB, but she doesn't say anything at all about what happened in the apartment, or with her. Kirsten behaves professionally, with restraint, although she understands that Amy must learn everything from the reports BEFORE the final interview of the suspect in order to be aware of the WHOLE case at the time of completion. Do you really want the person you still love to worry even more?
P.S. Amy is not always good at taking care of home plants 😥
I can't get rid of some thoughts when watching season one.
Ep 1.
Let's continue that what is shown to us on the screen has a second bottom. I know how the story ends, so I can rethink its beginning a little. When Amy runs away, is it not only a system of physical and mental support, but also a way to get away from problems? She has all the time in the world for reconciliation, but she is busy with the usual. Her work brings her back to reality. She needs an event that will stop her usual course of action.
It seems that the boss knows something about the two of them. Just look at his upset look)
And then Amy shows hope, fear, and uncertainty for a few seconds. And it's so layered. I hope none of the pens were damaged during the filming of these seconds)
I'd like to see Kirsten's reaction when the boss hands over Amy's request. Pain? Anger? Hope? Definitely love. For her, it's not only a duty, but also a desire to help and protect, so when Kirsten asks to give up the assignment, he still cares about Amy. She saw different sides of Amy. And she didn't refuse, harboring feelings for Amy months after the breakup.
I won't say that Amy is a bad hostess for Cat, but what would have happened if Kirsten hadn't agreed to stay in Amy's apartment? I'm worried about cat)
And we find out that this is not the first time Kirsten has stayed like this with a cat. It's happened before.
They went somewhere together, they were somewhere, maybe someone knows about them, or it's just a reference to colleagues. They just didn't show us.
How good is this scene. Looking around, they look at each other. They look at each other as equals. After a stressful trip, Kirsten says something that can be interpreted ambiguously. This is a phrase not only for Amy's assignment, but also to describe their relationship.
And maybe that's all for Amy to try.
Kirsten says "not now", but not later.
Kirsten knows how to wait.
Let's skip the moment when Amy is wearing a red suit, when she begins her journey deep into not only the depths of the sea, but also herself, and Kirsten has a green color that goes so well with red hair. It doesn't remind me of anything, I swear)
(Added)
Diving into the past begins not only for Amy, but also for Kirsten. Even the color palette of the scene is painted blue. Blue is the color of loss, loss, grief and loneliness. For Kirsten, this is a chance to reevaluate what happened, go through this path again and maybe come to another exit. Because blue is also wisdom, trust and loyalty. For me, their memories that will be shown to us work for the two of them. One lives this past when he writes, the other remembers when he reads, and vice versa. The life and investigation of one and the other depend on each other, on their common past, trust and attention to each other.
And it's also interesting that Kirsten came home to Amy without a bag. Either she gets it out of the car after she looks around the house, or she left some things with Amy after they broke up.
We see the past coming back. And this past affects not only mental health, but also the course of the investigation. I like the idea that Amy's return to life is about creating a common language with Kirsten. Jokes, music, books, tea on the roof, cat, morse code and much more. And this is what will help her cope, only in the first episode she doesn't know about it yet)
Amy's knees are on Kristen's legs, and Kirsten is holding Amy's ankle.❤️
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English is not my first language, so any mistakes are mine)
I love Amy and Kirsten and I'm looking forward to the season 2.
OMFG!!!!
Again the tension in the car and again the tender between Amy and Kirsten by phone.
And Kirsten is wearing a ring on her left ring finger at 00:14??)
Rose Leslie says: “I’m delighted to team up with Suranne again and continue Amy and Kirsten’s adventures through a second series of Vigil. Tom Edge has created another gripping case for us to grapple with in a whole new setting.”
Suranne Jones says: “I’m thrilled to be joining the Vigil team again and continuing our story. We have brilliant new scripts and some amazing additions to the cast. Buckle up. It’s quite a ride”