Richard Armitage as John Porter is still my favorite character. Even though I didn’t hate Strike Back: Project Dawn, it’s an entirely different show and of course I prefer Strike Back 1. Lots of JP in the latter, only a few minutes in the former. 😀
Our animated gif today is the suggestion of phylly3.
Richard Armitage and Mick Milligan in Strike Back
Phylly3 requested “the part in Strike Back where Porter is with the reporter on the stretcher. The whole scene with her hand reaching out and him taking it until they are separated and her hand is still reaching for him and then his face as she is gone! I LOVE THAT SCENE!!”
Because of the length of that incredible scene, I reluctantly had to shorten it. Phylly3 was kind enough to come up with the text “The hardest part is letting go.” Very appropriate! I really wanted to see more of Katie and John together.
Here is your animated gif:
The storyline of Chris Ryan’s Strike Back with John Porter and Katie was my favorite of the three. Orla Brady and Richard Armitage had great chemistry and the bond between the characters was very believable based on the ordeal they underwent.
And oh yeah, John Porter is the most beautiful creature I’ve ever seen, but I’m sure that’s just me. 😉
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This is the best one yet.
Thank you, servetus.
Yes, he is!
An amazing scene. I love John Porter. He’ll always be alive for me.
Agreed, it’s a very powerful scene. Thanks for your comment, Nietzsche.
I remember driving home from work one day last year, there was this enormous billboard advertising Strike Back. It showed the most beautiful man I had ever seen…I nearly ran into the car in front of me…the penny dropped as I drove by…it was gorgeous Richard…I can’t tell you how many times I drove up and down that road looking at the advert over the next few weeks…You’re not on your own ‘B’ John Porter was the most incredibly, warm, caring, sincere person, and of course it goes without saying, beautiful…oh and can I swap warm for HOT!!!! Brilliant gif…thankyou ‘B’ and Phylly3
Oh my, I remember seeing the billboards when I was in the UK last year. Wow what a great delight to be able to ride the trains and tube and see John Porter’s face throughout the country! As a bit of a joke, I contacted the billboard company to see how to obtain one of them. They suggested that I ask the station managers as they would be disposing of them. Obviously, I wasn’t serious and would have had trouble getting it home to New York City even if I actually wanted one, LOL!
I also wanted one of these rather nice billboards in my bedroom….hubby was a little confused…he was just getting round to me being interested in Robin Hood and Russian spys…He’s now wondering what the facination is with middle earth…bless…LOL!!!
Richard Armitage certainly expands our horizons! 😀
Yes that is just you – NOT 😉
Lovely gif – fantastic scene.
Haha, Alfie! I was a bit worried I might not be alone in my adoration of John Porter and now you have provided proof. 😉 It’s nice to have company though!
John Porter, hmmm…. No words needed ;o) He is, how did Jules put it, ‘hot’, warm, everything alive, full of action and vitality and oh so beautiful. What a moving separation scene. Thank you, bccmee and Phylly3!
Nicely said, CDoart. John Porter has all of those traits. ♥
My prayer tonight…
God Bless Phylly3, BccMee, animated gifs, Chris Ryan, and Richard Armitage! 😉
Loving it!
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You are so sweet to say, tyme4t! I’m so thrilled with all the suggestions…such great teamwork!
Oh, it’s not just you. I LOVE JP!!!
Oh dear, JP seems very popular, Kitty. 😉 I guess I can’t keep him to myself, LOL!
Love this one!
Thanks, jazzbaby1!
Very tender and heart wrenching – perfect caption for it too. You and Phylly3 have done a great service for the JP/RA fans.
This one does tell a story and phylly3’s caption was spot on, I agree, Elaine. Such talented people here! 😀 I’m in awe of you all.
No Bccmee it’s not just you. We have the same (sweet) sickness and I think we are not alone. This episode is my favorite too and this scene have made me cry. Good idea Phylly3 and good work Bccmee.
This truly is an emotional scene, Lady Prisca. After all they’ve been through and now they must be separated. So sad, and yet they meet again! ♥
Thrilled to see this today as I adore John Porter! Coincidentally, this is the very scene I put a link to on Servetus’ blog as an example of Richard’s beautiful strong (and hairy!) arms and as “Mezz” commented after I linked it there, it showed the tenderness between John and Katie.
http://www.richardarmitagenet.com/images/gallery/StrikeBack/album/series1/Episode2HD/slides/ep2hd_050.html
It rather puzzles me though as I’m not normally drawn to hirsute arms but I guess in the case of Mr. A, I find it rather attractive!! *Sigh* I remember seeing a publicity picture of him (see RAnet SBPromo – 8 in the Screencap gallery) and being rather stunned to see him in the camo! It was such a contrast after being used to seeing the sauve Lucas in Spooks! But I fell for this wonderful character, “hook, line and sinker” as the saying goes!! I have to admit that I’m really sad at how they wrote him out of the new series and I miss him! 😦
BTW – see the POD at RAnet today!! Good choice indeed Mezz!!
Oh how interesting that you chose this very scene to illustrate a point on servetus’s blog, Teuchter. It’s very powerful how they connect here. As for JP’s arms, I simply love them…the muscles, the hair….oh so masculine! Be still my beating heart! ♥ JP is so tough but tender, an irresistible combination to me!
I did see the PoD today… great choice indeed. JP’s eyes look so green there. Amazing how his eyes change color. Initially I thought they might make JP’s eyes brown because they looked so dark in some of the promo pictures. Nothing would surprise me; he’s got chameleon eyes. 😎
No, you are not alone, Bcc! JP is one of my favorite characters. I thought Dr. Track had lovely biceps, but Richard just keeps on getting better! Thank you for this lovely scene, Bccmee and Phylly3.
In my mind, JP is all mine, Carolyn. But I have to face facts and realize that others share in my affection, LOL! I’m delighted to be in such good company though. 😀
The chemistry between you and JP is so evident. In fact, you re-created a story in a few seconds. Congratulations to both you and Phylly3, as the result is emotionally very strong.
That’s very thoughtful of you to say, Carla. I agree that the scene and caption by phylly3 definitely tell a story. So lovely.
Ooooh dear lord.
I haven’t seen this yet, but WAO! HAWT!
Oh Lady Rose, you are in for a real treat! Please let us know once you’ve watched Chris Ryan’s Strike Back. 🙂
It’s not just you Bccmee, believe me it’s not just you 🙂
Bccmee and phylly3, you selected a beautiful touching scene. I really love John Porter!
To me RA looks great in a military styling (yes, I know that he always looks delightfully 😉 ) but the haircut, khaki clothing, and his eyes which in the sunlight seem to have a different color … oh that makes he is really HOT.
Thanks, Ania! Yes, Richard Armitage really rocks that military look. I think he’s lovely as Lucas and Harry, but John Porter really rings my bell! 😀 😛
Yes, he is beautiful! I really love this gif. You have achieved your goal in recreating the bond and chemistry between the two! Thumbs up!
I’m having trouble responding to comments because I keep staring at JP’s beauty, Jeannie, LOL! Thanks so much for your lovely thoughts–I’m delighted you enjoyed this little animated gif.
What that gif communicates to me is that Richard is a consummate actor who uses his body optimally. And he’s beyond stunning as John Porter which goes without saying, right, Bccmee? 🙂
Absolutely, Pamela! Whether in motion or still, Richard Armitage conveys so much emotion. And he definitely looks gorgeous as JP too! ♥
Thank you Bccmee and Phylly3 – John Porter what a man in every sense, those guns, hairy forearms HOT HOT HOT!!!! Wouldn’t we all love to be rescued by Porter? I love Strikeback as that is when I first discovered Richard – life has never been the same, I’m smitten!
I’m delighted you discovered Richard Armitage through Strike Back, mersguy. I wonder how many others have do so too? Although I first saw RA in The Vicar of Dibley, I was smitten with JP from the moment I saw the first promo pictures. My opinion rose further after seeing the series!
Yes, Bcc and Phylly3, the hardest part is just let it go, so we went back and back again to his movies, audiobooks, interviews, and everything else. ;0)
Too true, Ana Cris! It’s great to go back and see Richard Armitage’s catalog of work.
Wow! I am late in noticing your fabulous work today Bccmee! That gif looks so wonderful, I am going to stare at it over and over. Funny, as Ana Cris says, I never realized that the text for the scene could apply to our whole RA fascination!
I’m not letting go anytime soon – that’s for sure!! 🙂 Thanks!
It was a great design, phylly3! I’m so delighted in your choice of clip and caption. Thanks very much for playing! 😀 I’m not letting go any time soon either. 😉
I’m looking forward to Day 13~
Wow I need to do one for the 13th too?! LOL! Thanks for all your support, Elaine.
My favourite episode of SB; the bond between Porter and Katie, through a shared horror. Katie endured the indescribable physical torture, but Porter’s emotional trauma was almost physical, too.
A compelling choice, phylly, and an enduring moving image of a moment in the ep, bccmee.
The story really touched me too, fitzg. The show was quite different from the book. Richard Armitage and Orla Brady gave stellar performances. Collinson was much more complex in the the movie version than in the book and Andrew Lincoln did an amazing job. All in all, it made for great TV.
LOVE today’s gif! That scene is so moving!
Your gifs challenge is fantastic!
Congrats & Thanks 🙂
Thanks so very much, Summer! I totally agree about this scene really capturing a great deal in such a short time.
It’s not just you, B – I’m right there with you!!
This one is really cool, it sums up their relationship beautifully!
I still can’t believe there will be no more of John Porter… *sigh*
JP lives on in my fantasy at least. 😉
Thanks for your kind words, IngeD3. I agree this scene beautifully shows the bond between the two characters. There isn’t even any dialogue.
Strong,protective and brave John Porter!
Lovely gif Bccmee:)
JP definitely plays into the rescue fantasy, Joanna. Not that I need rescuing personally, but if I did, I would want a John Porter to look out for me.