Let's Shake some Squee ! 5x06 - Ice Breaker

[aragarna]

So it seems episode 5 existed in a parallel universe. We're back into "season arc" universe now, and the last case was the shrink one. What?! No, I want to go back to sexy-and-hot-shirtless-Peter universe!!! Oh wait, that was also not-so-sexy-full-of-flu-Peter... Oh well...


It seems the show has decided to over-please every week the fangirl in me. As usual, some random squee. :-)

- Peter !
One of the things I really like about Peter is that he is a happy guy, and I love seeing him happy, like that glimpse at his 10 years self admiring a figure skater. Also, as much as I love seeing Neal showing off his multipe talents, I love even more when Peter reminds us he has just as many aces down his sleeve, even if he doesn't brag about it.

So, this is Peter's time to show off an unsuspected talent: he skates! And Tim has quite the move on the ice, which makes for some really nice scenes in the rink.

And heeee Peter had to tease El for her Bambi style. Nice reversal of the usual tease of Peter's awkwardness. ;-)

- Which leads us to Peter/El. awww I ship them so much.
This is nice that the show is adressing El's concerns. it was high time, and this is totally justified. Luckily, this is downplayed enough that it seems real, even for Peter and El, and not over-dramatic. Of course, there's not much Peter can really say/do to reassure El beside promising he won't let anything happen to him (Which actually worried me to death because each time Peter makes a promise the sky falls on his head. :-$ ). Though, I'd say that a kiss and that look would actually make me feel a little better.

And you can trust the show for a wonderful make-up scene. ;-) Despite all those things fate tries to throw at them, they so much love each other, they won't let those occasional little disagreements come between them.

And don't you just love that instead of taking El to a public ice rink (which I'm pretty sure exists in NYC!), Peter prefers the intimacy of a crime scene rink?

- Neal.
With his island shirt! :-)

And though I think flirting with a mark is a VERY dangerous game (Remember Kate?) and lying a very wrong way to start a story, I just loved how Neal literally lit up learning Rebecca did time. LOL Not the reaction one would expect when sharing such information. He so loves bad girls... Rebecca seemed almost too nice to be his type, but if she's a thief, this totally changes the game!

- Katya.
[The Americans 'verse fusion] The Russian girl who works for Fowler! Be careful, Peter, she's a spy, she's sent by your OPR nemesis!

More seriously, she's really cute. And I like that she was more than a simple damsell in distress. She saw "FBI" and saw an opportunity to get out of troubles, and she was quick to play along with Neal's coach story. And the fork LOL (that must hurt, even a tough Russian like Sergeï)
Loved her interaction with Peter. Who can resist protective!Peter? Gentleman and papa bear Peter doesn't approve rude men treating women badly. Just for that he'll make sure to cuff the guy.

Also, he got a hug!

- Neal/Peter. Interesting development here. They don't exactly talk, but there's still something in that direction. Peter tells Neal he knows he stole the money, Neal doesn't really deny. This is clearly not season 3. It's more frustration over unshared secrets than anger and hurt. And the usual banter is still very much here, including the usual bickering and method disagreement. :-)

- The mystery thickens around Chapter Thirteen!
Here is where we are: Mosconi doesn't write chapters 13. Neal stole for Hagen a chapter 13 from a book no one has ever opened. How did Hagen know there would be a chapter 13? How does Hagen know this chapter has anything to hide? Who wrote it, and is it real to start with? Who owns that book, and seriously, what's the point of a book you can't read? *rolls eyes like Peter when Neal makes him a figure skating coach*
I know people are intrigued by how Rebecca fits in this story, but really, it's how Hagen fits that intrigues me the most.



Other random squees:
- Rebecca. Can't read her, but I'm glad she made the connection between the card and Neal. She's not that naive.
- June \o/
- Mozzie's disguise of the week: FBI !
- Jones eating an ice cream, which reminded me of Brad Pitt in Ocean's Twelve ("Thief à la mode"). Also, badass Jones rescuing Neal!
- Neal and Jones' faces when Peter makes that Doris Day reference. LOL

And did I mention how much I love Peter happy?

Comments

[treonb.livejournal.com]

*sigh* it's only Monday and I'm getting serious withdrawal symptoms just THINKING about waiting two more weeks.

I was kind of iffy about Rebecca last time, but she's growing on me. And she better not be related to Hagen. (and I have a feeling we won't get answers to how Hagen knew about chapter 13, because this is White Collar plotting).

I'm really wondering where it will go from here. Peter is obviously suspicious of Neal, so how much is he going to discover, and is he going to realize he's free because of Neal's forgery.

And Rebecca of course. When will she find out who Neal really is. And why hasn't she ever heard of him (I'm willing to pretend it makes sense)

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

I'd love Rebecca to be working her own side and double-crossing everyone in the end!

I'm mostly wondering *when* will Peter think he has enough evidence that Neal is "up to something" and will decide to go talk to him. Or maybe when Peter will think he has enough of not getting emotionally involved and go talk to Neal...

[treonb.livejournal.com]

I'd love it if she really has no agenda, besides learning more about the Codex.

Good question about Peter. I have a feeling they're not going to talk until this thing blows up.

[sheenianni.livejournal.com]

Good question about Peter. I have a feeling they're not going to talk until this thing blows up.

Which kind of seems to be the pattern for them, if you ask me...

As for Rebecca, after the last episode, I'm inclined to believe that she was entirely innocent in the beginning, but now she suspects more than she lets on but remains silent because of her curiosity, her attraction to Neal - and subconsciously also because of having plausible deniability if this whole things blows up in their faces.

[leesa_perrie]

Another fun episode! Don't have much to add really, but it was fun and it's interesting to see how S5 Peter is dealing with Neal and suspicions of him stealing the 2 million (and the gold in ep 1, though he doesn't mention that to Neal) as opposed to S3 Peter and the treasure. Am wondering where this all leads, as well as the whole codex thing and who owns it and what Hagen thinks it leads to, and Rebecca and what happens with her, and no chapter 13? Hmm. *ponders*

Do we really have to wait two weeks? :(

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

We survived 7 months, I'm sure we can live 2 weeks. ;-)
And a tiny little break here and there will only make the season last longer !

As for Peter, it seems that since 4x10 he tries to hold on to his words about faith. :-)

[sholio]

This was a fun episode - so lovely to revisit it in pictures! :)

I can't figure out why some viewers aren't seeing Peter and Neal's fondness for each other this season. I think it's very evident, especially, like you pointed out, the way Peter is handling his knowledge of Neal's illegal activities. He knows Neal is up to something, but this time he is totally giving him the benefit of the doubt, proceeding slowly and trying to get the whole picture before confronting him.

And this was a really fun Peter episode - we got tons of competent, smart Peter, with extra bonus Peter/El adorableness. :) (Which is not to say there wasn't really fun stuff with Neal, too -- and Mozzie, and June!)

I was really uncomfortable about Neal conning Rebecca, and I guess I still am a little, but I found myself liking the whole idea of Neal/Rebecca MUCH better in this episode. He's just so adorably smitten with her. :)

And, awww, that scene where Katya hugs Peter and he looks so startled and pleased was so cute.

[aragarna.livejournal.com]

I can't figure out why some viewers aren't seeing Peter and Neal's fondness for each other this season. I think it's very evident, especially, like you pointed out, the way Peter is handling his knowledge of Neal's illegal activities. He knows Neal is up to something, but this time he is totally giving him the benefit of the doubt, proceeding slowly and trying to get the whole picture before confronting him.

YES! I think, since mid-season 4, there has been a real change in the way Peter reacts to Neal's actions. He didn't get mad at the lie, he seemed more excited than anything about the key thing. Now he seems mostly concerned about the fact Neal seems to be back doing things on the side.
I don't know if he's trying to keep his words about faith, or if he doesn't want to repeat his mistake from 4x10 and hurting Neal by accusing him wrongly, but there's a tangible change.

I was really uncomfortable about Neal conning Rebecca, and I guess I still am a little, but I found myself liking the whole idea of Neal/Rebecca MUCH better in this episode. He's just so adorably smitten with her. :)

Yes, I don't like the idea of flirting and conning at the same time, but that scene at the end was really cute (almost as cute as Peter and El. ;-) ).

And, awww, that scene where Katya hugs Peter and he looks so startled and pleased was so cute.

I think Peter really likes to make a difference in people's lives. He enjoys arresting bad guys, but he also likes seeing the good guys walking out happy in the end.

[scarym1.livejournal.com]

I love the cinematography on this show!!!!!! Neal's casual style at the beginning & the abundance of Great Peter moments. Thanks for the sharing these great photos. : )

I love the ending with Peter/El. Nothing says "I love you" like sneaking into a crime scene for a private skating lesson. ; )

I am glad Peter referenced the case with the therapist. That is having a big impact on Neal. I hope Peter is realizing that this is not like the Nazi Treasure. That Neal is not just trying to hide a crime but that he is struggling with emotional issues.

It is because Peter cares so much that he is as SHOLIO said going give to Neal the benefit of the doubt & proceed slowly before confronting him.

Maybe I am paranoid but from the first time Rebecca talked to Neal at the museum, I didn't trust her. I think she showed up at the FBI not to find Peter but to run into Neal. She knows he has info on the codex and she is going to play along with him to get it. Whether that is part of some big con or just personal curiosity, I am not sure.