Joshua is put in charge of the investigation when an attempt is made on a high-ranking Gua who wishes to initiate a purge of human sympathizers.

Roger R Cross tales centre stage for an episode that deals with the Gua hierarchy and how they feel about taking on humanity. It’s good to see the other side of the conflict as the Gua sympathizers start to build up into a strong force and it seems the Gua leaders are having problems keeping their plans for Earth going.

Joshua as detective rather than enforcer is good to see, showing another side to the complex character of the alien. It also helps that we viewers, although we know he leans towards the humans sympathy-wise, aren’t entirely sure which way he’ll jump when it comes to his superiors. Playing with these expectations gives an added frisson of excitement.

Although a little too much time is spent restating the Gua plan (and showing as many near-naked people as possible), there’s plenty of intrigue and a chance for those watching to do some detective work too, trying to work out how the murderer is as blame shifts between the heads of the various Gua sections.

But it’s the ending which is particularly good, as the viewer discovers Joshua’s sympathies and changes in the Gua hierarchy take place which should lead to some more interesting stories as Joshua is now in a position to act on his feelings…

*****

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