Post Ep Dish - S6.01 - Borrowed Time
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elrhiarhodanI have such terrible and mixed feelings about this. I keep thinking, if I don’t watch it, it’s not happening.
But it is happening, this is the premier episode of the final and all-too-short season. The series is in the can and the cast has scattered to the four corners of the earth. Or at least, California. I guess the only thing I can hope for is that the friendship that had seemed so palpable since Pilot - between the characters and between the actors themselves - endures.
Well, this is a little better than expected. Given last season’s premier, I figured Neal would be rescued before the opening credits.
I’m not surprised that Peter thought Neal ran and given that Moz is in the conference room, not the interrogation room, it’s clear that Peter’s not convinced of that, either.
Matt’s gotten good at looking terrified. But he’s even better at talking his way out of a bad situation
“You chose Neal over your wife.”
“Both of us would do what ever it takes… for the people we love.” Peter’s pause there - so telling.
But Neal is making me angry. I know Neal is pissed, but this is actually worse than S3 and the treasure. He’s actively working with the bad guy (at least it seems that way)? I knew this was going to piss me off.
Okay - so he’s really NOT working with Cowboy Boots. A/k/a Booth.
Love how the Harvard Crew looks down the table at Moz… “This is where Neal would say something…”
Love love love how Peter goes medieval on Mozzie - who has a long history of going subby to Peter. And their scenes together - simple comic brilliance. “I know why Neal likes working for you…”
“Maybe I should put an anklet on you.” “I’d gnaw my leg off.”
And the scene with Fat Charlie - Peter is such a fucking BOSS.
But the best, so far, has to be when Peter opens the door. In his tee shirt (okay, let the ovaries explode).
Although I am kind of surprised at his annoyance, since he did leave a clue for Peter. Maybe he wasn’t expecting Peter - but just the FBI in general?
Aww - pinky swear Mozzie getting one over on Jones.
Okay - so Neal was relieved to see Peter. The vibe felt wrong when Peter appeared. Neal had looked … annoyed. But not - he’s playing ALL of the angles.
And I’m wrong - the best scene (so far) is Mozzie bringing Peter dinner. And Peter asking Moz to stay. Sort of feels like Rick and Inspector Renyard in Casablanca. Even more than Peter and Neal - that’s what their scenes together feel like.
… … …
Okay - I sort of lost the thread of the Dish when watching the story and right now, I’m not inclined to go back at pick up those threads. Instead, I’ll just put down a few thoughts.
1 - Like I said above, the best parts of the episode were the scenes between Peter and Mozzie. They have a very special chemistry here.
2 - Rebecca’s farewell speech. I had seen some spoilery pics of the actress with a GSW, so I knew that was coming. But her goodbye to Neal was definitely moving.
3 - The caper was probably the best premier episode caper since “Withdrawal” - and may just rank as the best season premier ever. Except for…
4 - El’s announcement. Yuck, but not unforeseen. I have loved the Burkes as a happily married and childfree couple, but I also kind of think that since the series is ending, this is okay. I can’t explain why I’m not ragefacing over it - maybe because it’s over and done with and if Neal leaves New York for good, Peter’s going to need someone else to watch over. I don’t know. I’ll need to think about it some more.
5 - Neal and Mozzie at the end. Mozzie’s sympathy for Neal’s entanglement in the Bureau was very reminiscent of his speech at the end of Dentist of Detroit. Neal’s gameplan, though - I can’t see where he’s going with this. Maybe that’s the beauty of it.
And that, folks, is the first Post Ep Dish of the last season of White Collar. Your thoughts, thinky, not so thinky?
But it is happening, this is the premier episode of the final and all-too-short season. The series is in the can and the cast has scattered to the four corners of the earth. Or at least, California. I guess the only thing I can hope for is that the friendship that had seemed so palpable since Pilot - between the characters and between the actors themselves - endures.
Well, this is a little better than expected. Given last season’s premier, I figured Neal would be rescued before the opening credits.
I’m not surprised that Peter thought Neal ran and given that Moz is in the conference room, not the interrogation room, it’s clear that Peter’s not convinced of that, either.
Matt’s gotten good at looking terrified. But he’s even better at talking his way out of a bad situation
“You chose Neal over your wife.”
“Both of us would do what ever it takes… for the people we love.” Peter’s pause there - so telling.
But Neal is making me angry. I know Neal is pissed, but this is actually worse than S3 and the treasure. He’s actively working with the bad guy (at least it seems that way)? I knew this was going to piss me off.
Okay - so he’s really NOT working with Cowboy Boots. A/k/a Booth.
Love how the Harvard Crew looks down the table at Moz… “This is where Neal would say something…”
Love love love how Peter goes medieval on Mozzie - who has a long history of going subby to Peter. And their scenes together - simple comic brilliance. “I know why Neal likes working for you…”
“Maybe I should put an anklet on you.” “I’d gnaw my leg off.”
And the scene with Fat Charlie - Peter is such a fucking BOSS.
But the best, so far, has to be when Peter opens the door. In his tee shirt (okay, let the ovaries explode).
Although I am kind of surprised at his annoyance, since he did leave a clue for Peter. Maybe he wasn’t expecting Peter - but just the FBI in general?
Aww - pinky swear Mozzie getting one over on Jones.
Okay - so Neal was relieved to see Peter. The vibe felt wrong when Peter appeared. Neal had looked … annoyed. But not - he’s playing ALL of the angles.
And I’m wrong - the best scene (so far) is Mozzie bringing Peter dinner. And Peter asking Moz to stay. Sort of feels like Rick and Inspector Renyard in Casablanca. Even more than Peter and Neal - that’s what their scenes together feel like.
… … …
Okay - I sort of lost the thread of the Dish when watching the story and right now, I’m not inclined to go back at pick up those threads. Instead, I’ll just put down a few thoughts.
1 - Like I said above, the best parts of the episode were the scenes between Peter and Mozzie. They have a very special chemistry here.
2 - Rebecca’s farewell speech. I had seen some spoilery pics of the actress with a GSW, so I knew that was coming. But her goodbye to Neal was definitely moving.
3 - The caper was probably the best premier episode caper since “Withdrawal” - and may just rank as the best season premier ever. Except for…
4 - El’s announcement. Yuck, but not unforeseen. I have loved the Burkes as a happily married and childfree couple, but I also kind of think that since the series is ending, this is okay. I can’t explain why I’m not ragefacing over it - maybe because it’s over and done with and if Neal leaves New York for good, Peter’s going to need someone else to watch over. I don’t know. I’ll need to think about it some more.
5 - Neal and Mozzie at the end. Mozzie’s sympathy for Neal’s entanglement in the Bureau was very reminiscent of his speech at the end of Dentist of Detroit. Neal’s gameplan, though - I can’t see where he’s going with this. Maybe that’s the beauty of it.
And that, folks, is the first Post Ep Dish of the last season of White Collar. Your thoughts, thinky, not so thinky?
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