Let me say this straight from the get go, this is not the best finale of White Collar (its hard to top the season 2 finale) but that does not mean it is not an amazing episode. All of the characters we love all play a part in the big set piece building up to the Empire state building.This episode is all about Neal and his many relationships. We see his relationships with his friends, the FBI, his family and mainly his appreciation and love for Peter. We finally see Neal showing his true feelings and appreciation for Peter. Neal really shows his true feelings in one scene and shows something Neal very rarely admits out loud, Peter is a father to him.
The Peter and Neal dynamic is the main relationship of the show and both actors really put in a great performance showing their close bond. We also get a great scene between Neal and Sara hinted at by the actors many months ago and is a great yet heartbreaking scene showing what could be and what was.
As usual the season finale is the big payoff to the season long arc, which I personally have not been the biggest fan of but it really does leave an amazing opportunity for next season. White Collar always has the best season cliffhangers and this seasons is no exception. If the writers stick to their guns and stretch this cliffhanger out over the first half of the next season it could truly be some interesting television.Obviously I can not say to much without spoiling it but the final 15 minutes will have you on the edge of your seat. However because we are a spoiler site, below are 6 spoilers and quotes. 4 are true, 2 are lies. Discuss below what you think.
- All of the previous finales are referenced in a fun way
- One of the main cast will not survive the experience
- One of the main cast will be arrested for murder
- "In this life somebody always takes a fall, don't let it be you"
- "*****, how could you do this to me, he was my father"
- "I didn't want to shoot him"
Episode rating: 4 out of 5 (may not be the best finale but certainly has one of the best cliffhangers)
Remember White collar airs tonight Tuesday, March 5 @10/9c.
Remember White collar airs tonight Tuesday, March 5 @10/9c.
Thanks CJ :)
ReplyDeleteLIke the True/Lies, good idea that :)
Thanks for the review! Very excited to see the episode! ;)
ReplyDeleteLooks like someone's getting shot!
Maybe Peter is forced to shoot Neal´s dad?
ReplyDeleteIt did kinda look this way on the trailer, but I thought it could be misleading... Guess, we'll know soon;)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see how its gonna go down tonite episode
ReplyDeleteKudos for Jeff Eastin for keeping in mind and carrying the plot about Neal's father along three season, I was watching last night "What happens in Burma", they set the plot in that episode, the sad looks of Neal and the caring and worried looks of Peter along the episode....just keep flashing in my memory.
ReplyDeletePlease! Make James the decesed or even the killer, I could live with poor Neal coming back to jail.... Even when we saw that plot before... but please, dont walk again the pat of Peter losing his job or even get arrested, they do that just in the begging of this season....they couldnt bring back that hedious woman lawyer, the one that give her card to Peter, just in case he need it, because Neal is going to make him lose everything.. ( I cant stand that character, Its just enought to saw her first in NCIS as Tony's fiance and then in WC) Anyway... whatever brings tonight.. enjoy it