What I’m Watching: Covert Affairs (Season Finale)

Covert Affairs: Season 2, Episode 16 “Letter Never Sent” (B)

Maybe she doesn’t realize it because she’s unaware that she’s a character in a TV show, but Annie is never going to be able to take a vacation that allows her to truly detach from her job. It was obvious from the start that her trip to Sweden was going to end up being the perfect place to execute some sort of handoff for the CIA, and, with Danielle being there, it was never going to go off without a hitch. The concept for this episode was strong, but I think what disappointed me was the realization that Danielle really is a character devoid of substance, never taking any situation seriously enough, be it her sister’s identity as a spy or her husband’s complete absence from her life. This installment was much more about Annie and the fact that she had to take a life to save her sister’s, yet that still wasn’t as dramatic or poignant as it should have been. Another family drama was, however, as Jai seemed poised to try to bring down Arthur and instead deigned to turn in his father. That would have been good, if not for the subsequent threat Jai made to Arthur promising to go after Joan’s job next. It’s unfortunate that Auggie is not a candidate for experimental eye therapies, but it’s nice of him to give Annie his car so that someone can get some use out of the classic. I'm sure he won't be gone for long, and will surely be back quite soon after another ineffective replacement requires his return. Her driving out into the distance is a great way to close this season out, and I look forward to its return sometime next year.

Season grade: B+
Season MVP: Christopher Gorham as Auggie