Spooks - 8x04 - Lucas tries to hang himself

Lucas North (Richard Armitage) has a flashback during his time in Russian prison.

This is what Richard has to say about this scene:
"He's still having flashbacks of being in Russian prison and you see him being electrocuted. He's so broken, he almost hangs himself. It's weird, you're in the zone, really upset, and then the director goes: "Cut!" You're like: "God, i could actually have done that."
(Closer Magazine, 10/09/09)

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[Echelonninja]

my god, hes a brilliant actor. Sir guy wasnt my fave character in Robin Hood, but i loved watching his performance every time. I may have to track this series down and watch some of it

[soislee]

@Echelonninja Please do. It's a great series with gripping action. It has some great characters and storylines as well.

[Nobel4pearl]

It is so afflicting to watch these scenes showing some of the horrid things Lucas was subjected to in that Russian prison. Richard's acting is so convincing that I need to remind myself over and over again that it's just fiction! Kudos to Richard and I have to say that he surely deserves a BAFTA nomination for this excellent performance! *sobs*

[soislee]

If he doesn't get BAFTA nomination, then I don't know who will.

[anne30688]

I can't wait either, i live in Belgium and i have to wait untill wednesday to see it, it seems so long! i'm also very with RA being on the show!

But spooks has been briliant from the start !

[soislee]

It's worth the wait :)

[missjjd]

This is one of our best TV series, I think that RA joining the cast has taken it to another level.

[monirasmus901008]

le falta ser un poco mas natural en su actuacion pero aun asi es genial

[stolencinderella]

@Nobel4pearl he is a selfproclaimed method actor. he was actually waterboarded for the scenes!

[DRSHEPELEV]

I would hang myself too if I'd been in Russia ...

[chixaninny]

This would have to be one of the most affecting scenes in season 8 & that's saying something! (Don't want to spoil anything for those who haven't yet seen it). I think RA is doing an amazing job with Spooks/Lucas. Season 9 has got off to a great start-Wonderful writing and camera work. Well worth me trailing through the internet to find the eps. (not showing in Oz yet).Thanks for the vid. Excellent.

[kaza12345678]

is like saw

[KymLeBon]

Noooo!!!!

[zooloops682]

I have to agree. I've loved this show from the start, but RA's superb acting ability has added such depth and made Lucas into an incredibly complicated and enthralling character to see unfold, something I don't think others could have done to the same extent.

[zooloops682]

This episode was absolutely fantastic. Lucas' backstory, despite being somewhat uncomfortable and horrific, is also fascinating. The complexity of his relationship with Oleg and the subtleties and how it changed over the four years just left me with out words. I loved the weaving in of Dorian Gray, creating another subtle but complex layer to the story line. This episode left my brain gobsmacked, and it is a testament to both the writers and fine actors who made it so brilliant.