In my rewatch, I found this really enjoyable. Many seem to regard this as a middling story but I think this is a gem that people tend to overlook because of its comparatively simplistic concept to other episodes. Indeed, I think its small scale story is what really allows it to shine. The story takes place in an average London neighborhood, right on the crest of Queen Elizabeth’s coronation. The Fifties time period really works for the story not only in the more positive community-based aspects but also the sinister nature of conformity and police activity that seems to be more at home in the recent war. Ten and Rose’s smarmy banter is present but knows when to take a backseat when it needs to, setting up some really nice moments between the family and with Magpie. The Wire is such an underrated monster, because I think it’s such a clever concept that almost seems too simple. There is absolutely something wonderfully unsettling about your television talking back to you and stealing your face, especially set in a time where this sort of technology is still an unknown. I feel the ending is a tad oversimplified but it is not outweighed by the fantastic atmosphere and pacing of the story.