Too Much of a Good Thing - 
by J-Unit
As I mentioned last week, I thought the first episode of The 4400 was a little lackluster. I think it was simply a factor of trying to fit too many things into one episode. I am happy to report that the second episode was a lot better. I love this show because there is a bit of mystery to it, but nowhere does it say that mystery has to leave the viewer confused, and there was way too much confusion going on last time. Now that things have settled down and we have a better idea what direction the show will be taking, I am really starting to look forward to this season.
As we all know, Diana told Dr. Kevin Berkhoff that she would help him with his promycin experiments as long as he agreed that he wouldn't jeopardize his health. It's quite obvious to me that whatever Dr. Berkhoff is doing with the promycin no longer relates to scientific study. He's just a drug addict, and you have to wonder when he's going to realize that he needs help. Other than some gross looking scars and teeth that seem to be falling out of his mouth, he doesn't have a lot to show for his experiments. There have been a few side effects like sensitivity to light and personality quirks are one thing, but what if something more serious happens, is it worth the price?
For Berkhoff, the price is clear. He says that as soon as the first 4400 displayed ability, a global arms race began. There are going to be other people, companies, and governments who try to make a promycin serum. Whoever is the first to create a serum and control it could have a huge advantage. Just imagine if somebody could clone Gary Navarro? No company or government secret would be safe. And how about TJ Kim? If some government had her, we'd never see another man on the battlefield.
Speaking of TJ Kim, Tom decides to put another visit into HVT number 1. Since TJ is wanted in connection with a terrorist attack on NTAC as well as her involvement with the attempted murder of Dennis Ryland, security is very tight, and even Tom has to hand in his gun. NTAC needs to know more information on the NOVA group, but TJ swears that she doesn't know anymore. And then Tom shoots her.
Huh?
First of all, it looks like NTAC is starting to hire the same people that do security at CTU. If TJ Kim is their best asset in finding the NOVA group, wouldn't you use a metal detector and give people a pat down? And shouldn't somebody be in the room watching her to make sure she doesn't kill her visitor? How can Tom get out so fast? And why does Tom want to kill TJ Kim?
Does anybody else think TJ Kim looks like Chow Yun-Fat?
Evidently, Diana and Nina Jarvis were just as confused as the rest of us. Diana and Tom have been through a lot together. They both have been affected by the returnees in so many ways, and really do trust each other with their lives. When Diana finds out that NTAC is out to bring Tom back in, she pleads with Jarvis to give her a chance to talk to him first. Jarvis agrees and Dian head over to Tom's house.
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