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Don't negotiate with terrorists - First ep. 'National Anthem' is idiotic


The scenario of the first episode is utterly idiotic and too unrealistic for the story to have any suspense. The first rule of being in power is to not be subjected to just any passerby's blackmail, and not negociate with terrorists. Too idiotic for the story to work.

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I agree. A very weak episode.


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"The scenario of the first episode is utterly idiotic and too unrealistic for the story to have any suspense."
Fully agree.

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Don't negotiate with terrorists

Hes not a terrorist lol, terrorists does not make ridiculous demand like that.

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Yes it was. Fortunately the rest of the series was excellent.


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I couldn't believe how dumb this plot is.

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It shows no regard for humanity. Sadly, it is accurate.

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This is the only BM episode that I completely hated. It was so stupid.
There are some episodes that did not like but S1E1 is the one that ranks below dislike. I tell people to skip this one or better yet watch the seasons in reverse order.

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I almost stopped watching the series after that one. Fortunately, I didn't!

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