I'm still so overwhelmed by the sheer awesomeness of this episode that I can't be fully coherent about it, so let me begin by restating my initial thought on this one: I love this episode so much I want to bed it and have its bastard children.
This may very well be my all-time favorite White Collar ep. I don't think I've ever laughed that hard, that often, at any other episode.
The dialogue was *spot-on*. There was an abundance of facial expressions in this one that were absolutely priceless. I found the case of the week compelling, I loved the twists and the cons and the cat and mouse that just didn't let up from start to finish, and I thought all of the supporting characters were well done. Landon Shepard is a great character, and I very much hope we see her again. (Anybody else remember Perrey Reeves from the vampire-fetish episode of X-Files?)
I don't trust Sam, but I find the character interesting. I can't say yet if I like him or not, but the role is entertaining and Treat williams inhabits it well. I honestly can't get enough of a read on the guy to predict if he's going to end up being a good guy or a villain, and I'm not sure I can remember the last time a new character on WC managed to do that. He's definitely got my attention. I think Peter is wise to keep a close eye on that situation; Neal tends to lose all caution and common sense when he's chasing down answers to something personal (as evidenced by the fact that when an unfamiliar SUV pulls up to him and the driver says "Get in the car," he gets in the car.)
I was so happy with Elizabeth in this episode. So, so , so happy. *That's* the personality I've been missing. Dear God, she was funny.
I agree with you about the nature of the tension and the clarity of motivations between Neal and Peter in this one. Both sides were clear, understandable, and true to the characters. I loved their dicey moments as much as the rest of their interaction.
Sara. God, how I love that woman. I don't even know where to begin. Her WTF face at Neal when they were discussing the setup was one of the many expressions of the night I'd love to have a screencap of.
That effing creepy doll had me rolling. As if the Go Go Gadget Cyborg aspect wasn't enough, what the HELL was with the expression on that thing's face? Who makes a baby doll with that face? When Mozzie came in with that thing strapped to his chest, I thought I was gonna choke. And then he had it in the diaper bag...Jesus. I can't decide whether Neal's reaction when Mozzie pulled off the hand or Peter's reaction when he saw it in the bag wins.
The photoshoot was brilliance. Pure, unadulterated brilliance. I'm giggling my ass off just remembering it. (Also, Hilarie Burton, you lucky bitch: first you get a season up close and personal with Matt Bomer, now you get to wrap your legs around Tim DeKay.)
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Date: 2012-08-29 12:26 pm (UTC)This may very well be my all-time favorite White Collar ep. I don't think I've ever laughed that hard, that often, at any other episode.
The dialogue was *spot-on*. There was an abundance of facial expressions in this one that were absolutely priceless. I found the case of the week compelling, I loved the twists and the cons and the cat and mouse that just didn't let up from start to finish, and I thought all of the supporting characters were well done. Landon Shepard is a great character, and I very much hope we see her again. (Anybody else remember Perrey Reeves from the vampire-fetish episode of X-Files?)
I don't trust Sam, but I find the character interesting. I can't say yet if I like him or not, but the role is entertaining and Treat williams inhabits it well. I honestly can't get enough of a read on the guy to predict if he's going to end up being a good guy or a villain, and I'm not sure I can remember the last time a new character on WC managed to do that. He's definitely got my attention. I think Peter is wise to keep a close eye on that situation; Neal tends to lose all caution and common sense when he's chasing down answers to something personal (as evidenced by the fact that when an unfamiliar SUV pulls up to him and the driver says "Get in the car," he gets in the car.)
I was so happy with Elizabeth in this episode. So, so , so happy. *That's* the personality I've been missing. Dear God, she was funny.
I agree with you about the nature of the tension and the clarity of motivations between Neal and Peter in this one. Both sides were clear, understandable, and true to the characters. I loved their dicey moments as much as the rest of their interaction.
Sara. God, how I love that woman. I don't even know where to begin. Her WTF face at Neal when they were discussing the setup was one of the many expressions of the night I'd love to have a screencap of.
That effing creepy doll had me rolling. As if the Go Go Gadget Cyborg aspect wasn't enough, what the HELL was with the expression on that thing's face? Who makes a baby doll with that face? When Mozzie came in with that thing strapped to his chest, I thought I was gonna choke. And then he had it in the diaper bag...Jesus. I can't decide whether Neal's reaction when Mozzie pulled off the hand or Peter's reaction when he saw it in the bag wins.
The photoshoot was brilliance. Pure, unadulterated brilliance. I'm giggling my ass off just remembering it. (Also, Hilarie Burton, you lucky bitch: first you get a season up close and personal with Matt Bomer, now you get to wrap your legs around Tim DeKay.)
Fabulous episode.