I totally agree with you on the intention of that scene: to demonstrate Daniel’s violent resourcefulness and to shock Sarah out of her false sense of safety. I just didn’t think it was staged in a way that made a lot of sense. I couldn’t tell if Daniel was supposed to be in over his head or a brutal, efficient mercenary. (And if Sarah did crash the car on purpose that’s even more proof that Daniel shouldn’t have let her drive!)
I think it’s totally possible for two people to have different but equally valid takes on a scene and I’m glad this one worked for you! I’m totally willing to admit that I may have just been personally bothered by its (in my opinion awkward) staging more than others were. It’s a minor complaint but since Orphan Black is normally so innovative and purposeful with its action scenes this one stood out to me.
