* Games

I loved Vila's little interactions with Gambit.Wish they got more time together, or at least a chess game. This could've been the start of a beautiful friendship.

Vila having seen Zen die & him learning about Gambit's self destruct orders...ouch.

Solid trickster figure/conman in this one which I appreciate.

At this point in the season Avon mentioning a "brilliant scientist" already means the scientist is doomed.

* Sand: I knew this is a Tanith Lee episode before I knew this is a Tanith Lee episode 😁(Wish there were more of those.)

One of my favourites so far. Servalan in particular shines. Vern is such a fascinating setting and while the special effects aren't the most convincing here it just contributes to the eeriness. 10/10.

Poor Avon is never going to live down the "dominant male" thing is he 😂. Good.

*Gold: Heist episode.Why not.

I like the idea of the sham pleasure cruise and the heist plan is pretty interesting. Overall pretty enjoyable even if Avon is clinging to the idiot ball like his life depends on it.

Is it just me or does this season get a bit repetitive with the"Main characters want something, they go through hell to get it, and then they don't?" and Avon withholding vital information from his crew? (You know the thing he got mad at Blake for in season 2? I know mistrust is one of his fatal flaws and Anna Grant made it worse but it shows up more often than Cally got possessed.)

*Orbit: Ouch.

When will Avon learn random people contacting him with offers are Always Servalan's traps?

Servalan's interactions with the scientist are priceless.

How DO they tell the king from the queen in those overly stylized futuristic chess sets? I already get annoyed looking at them.

Poor Pinder.Even Avon is uncomfortable with his treatment.

Vila's "I know I'm safer with you ".Oh no.

Avon's face expressions when Orac says "Vila weighs 73 kilos?" Incredible acting 😭

Vila guessing what will happen and already hiding seconds after hearing this? Especially combined with how he's routinely treated as expendable in this show? Heartbreaking. Would he also have hidden if it was, say, Tarrant on that ship? I'd say yes.

Avon finding the solution so quickly after this but having already completely lost Vila's trust and chance of getting his help? Excellent writing.

Warlord: another good one.

I love Zeeona and her anime hair. She and Tarrant are adorable. Wish we'd gotten a bit more of her being a scientist though.

Lol Avon dragging Tarrant away😂

I liked how Soolin is written in this one and her standing up for Zeoona's right to choose. Too bad Zeeona only showed up in episode 12 I would've liked to see more of these two.

Of course it's diabolus-ex-machina Servalan again. This is getting repetitive to be honest. I would've preferred the warlord(s) sabotaging this hugely important alliance and dooming everybody for their own petty selfish reasons without Servalan needing to pull the strings for once.