I won't post anything yet that can be considered a "spoiler". It may be another week before I post some things about Ep.8 that will be put inside a spoiler tag, as I don't want to ruin it for anyone.
A few observations about Ep.8 that have such good feelings. And well, I have about 55 years of experience seeing every possible TV and movie plot as a comparison.
Again, Being a DIK has such good story telling.
The following are as a mostly CHICK alignment.
MC has gained a lot more respect as his own person by, well, all of the HOTs and all of the DIKs.
One can claim that "Smiley's People" was a sequel to Tinker, Tailor, Soldier Spy, but really what it was was a fellowship of all of the characters.
EP.8 pushes that strong. CHICK MC is building solid relationships across the whole university. And it is sweet the way the story unfolds.
Even while a little drunk, Sarah likes being around MC for whatever reason.
Elena, will be that sister that will provide you solid advice and guidance. Simply because her relationship with John Boy, is real.
All rather touching. All of this is just the tip of the iceberg.