'World on Fire' Season 2 Takes The War to North Africa
World on Fire Season 2's second episode opens with Harry arriving in the North African desert, where he’s greeted by his sergeant Stan Raddick, and the two of them resume their sarcastic banter. Harry is introduced to Rajib — “Same rank as you, but more convincing” — as Stan demonstrates you can fry an egg here on a vehicle that’s been standing in the sun. Harry drops to the ground as an Italian plane screams overhead, the daily visit to the British troops, to Stan’s amusement. Stan asks for the latest news on Harry’s entourage, and when Harry tells him Kasia’s safe at his mother’s, Stan snorts with amusement. “I thought you said she was safe.” We know just what he means.
Robina: Every rock bun at the Women’s Institute bears testimony to a woman’s rage.
In Manchester, Robina has a literary moment with Jan about the etiquette of throwing a last-minute party and then agreeing to go on a quest. Jan explains that’s what makes The Hobbit the book it is, but Robina is unimpressed. She pursues Kasia, glumly setting the table to give her a pep talk. No excuses; it’s time Kasia shaped up. To do what, we’re not quite sure, but possibly try to become a polite Englishwoman. Robina accuses her of self-centered indulgence, unaware or not caring, that Kasia carries deep psychological scars from her war experiences.
