Covert Affairs: Season 2, Episode 14 “Horse to Water” (B+)
It’s fitting that Annie would only be reminded of her specialty skills when they came into conflict with her morals. Trying to turn sisters against each other is just the thing that Annie wouldn’t want to do as she is continually forced to abandon her sister at nearly every turn thanks to the high demands of her job. This episode was full of guest stars, starting with Bruce Davison as the father in jail who had been convicted of selling secrets to the Russians. His first daughter was played by Alexandra Holden, probably recognizable to most as Ross’ student girlfriend Elizabeth from “Friends,” and the other sister was portrayed by Jamie Allman, formerly Jamie Brown, who I know best as Vic’s prostitute informant Connie from “The Shield.” This mission was particularly meaningful because it saw Annie actually befriend her mark and find some tranquility in horse riding and normal conversation. Back at the office, we were treated to an unusual interaction of men, as Jai asked Auggie to give him advice on how best to beef up his new and autonomous department. Jai seemed to be playing nice, and Auggie was being kind and generous with his counsel, and therefore it’s especially difficult to see Jai go in and steal two of Auggie’s best guys right out from under him. With both Joan and Auggie against him now, Jai does not seem at all concerned with making friends in his new position, something which I’m sure will come back to haunt him soon enough.
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