White Collar, 1.10 & 1.11

[rm]

So....

Okay, the whole drugged kidnapping episode wasn't nearly as filthy as all your descriptions conjured in my mind (so I should write that fic instead). Also, how illegal was EVERYTHING the FBI did in that one? That said -- hilarious. And the physical comedy was epic. And Peter, keep petting Neal's hair, please. And man, Neal just has El wrapped around his fingers, doesn't he?

Also, I totally, totally maintain that Neal and June are the awesomest fuck buddies in ever and I would like that fic very much not for the filth (although feel free, I'm sure it's smoking) but for the really sane, fun, genuine affection they have for each other without it being super complicated. I bet they lie around and talk about Neal's shit with Peter and El.

My fanfic fantasies aside there, I have to say, I love how much respect all the relationships on this show get. Peter could easily be the bumbling husband punchline. June could easily be treated as less than sexy and fabulous because she's older. Peter and Neal's connection could be buddy comedy stuff as opposed to something genuine enough to be uncomfortable in places. El could be the bitchy, jealous wife, but instead she laughs her ass off at Peter having to flirt for his job. THAT's what makes the show work and makes it something interesting even if it is too light and too neat in the manner of most US TV.

And then we have the jade elephants. It's like, the episode is cracky enough and then the Japanese show up. Also did Neal seriously have a random moment of awesome Japanese skills there? It's like fanon Ianto got his own show. Except, you know, I keep making that joke and the two characters are nothing alike, although I see how they are hitting similar receptor sites for people.

And then, Neal totally kicks Peter out of his place in this epic "no sex for you for a week" way. But you know Peter is going to show up at his house later, or, for that matter, that Neal's going to show up at the hotel so he can have room service on the Japanese government's tab. Or something. And then Peter will be all pissed off until El shows up a couple of hours later because Neal called her down there. Yeah.

Finally, Alex. Not that interesting. On the other hand, that was more what I expected from Kate, not some Tine the troubled Teen with soft features and too much eye makeup. There's no accounting for taste I suppose.

Comments

[kalichan.livejournal.com]

You didn't tell me you were finally watching! (I haven't been on LJ in weeks.)

[rm.livejournal.com]

I've not spoken to you in weeks other than:
"England."
"Not that England."

But yeah, I made it my project while Patty was in Ohio. Gotta wedge in those last couple of episodes somewhere.

[kalichan.livejournal.com]

But somewhere in there, there was a TARDIS key! (And see, you got to Gallifrey! It worked!)

I didn't even know Patty was in Ohio. :-(

I'm glad you finally watched it. I love the dynamics. I was thinking, it reminds of Descensus, if those guys weren't evil. In terms of relationships, I mean.

Once you're back from London part 1, we have GOT to schedule in reg. story meeting again. Seriously. This is getting ridiculous.

[rm.livejournal.com]

STORY MEETING.

And yeah, El is Narcissa all grown up, and not evil. June is Albus.

OMFG Gally. Did I tell you Graeme Harper basically planned my entire trip to Cardiff? It was a little surreal.

[kalichan.livejournal.com]

You didn't tell me, because, as aforementioned, we haven't spoken in weeks. That's pretty cool though!

Hahahah, so Peter = Lucius. *laughs* Doesn't work, except with the relationship dynamics, where it totally does.

re: Story meeting, I'm serious! We should treat it like a business, and meet once every two weeks rain or shine. Or something. I'm tired of this "well, I suppose I'll see you in some foreign place like Minnesota! Or Bristol!" It's WEIRD.

[rm.livejournal.com]

Well yes, also we need to seriously be talking about some of our pro work.

[kalichan.livejournal.com]

Exactly! It's more than time.