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I'm actually very surprised that I liked yesterday's episode with the orphans and the gun smugglers in Serbia. I normally hate episodes centered around trying to make you feel all mushy over kids (yes, I'm that Grinch-ish) but this one was good, mostly because you were invested in Parker and Parker's experience as an orphan and her pain. The whole episode was engaging. Pulled you right in from the start (something the bank robbery one didn't do, imo) and kept on rolling. Nate as the director had me laughing and the fact that the other chick, what's her name? Sophie? Could act because she was acting to act in a con. LOL.

JT

The one last night was okay. Nothing "Great" and that's my problem with the show. Episodes are hit and miss and it's getting to the point I'm forgetting its on... never a good sign for me when I don't go OoOoOoh it's Tues! 9 o'clock! Leverage!

However, the huge Whovian dork in me LOVED the mention on yesterday's episode that Nate and Sophie were boarding the plane and discussing passport identities of Peter Davidson, Sylvester McCoy, before settling on Dr. Tom and Mary Jane Baker. The reply of "Who?" made me bwhahahhaahahahah. Any Dr. Who fan out there knows what those references were about -- Davidson, McCoy and Baker were all actors who played The Doctor in the longrunning BBC series "Dr. Who". Tom Baker, of course, was one of the most popular "doctors" on the BBC series Doctor Who (1974 - 1981). I believe that's when his incarnation was. Sarah Jane was one of his longest running, most popular companions. *G*

See? Total geek moment.

And M, TNT has full episodes of Leverage available on their website to watch if you want.

The thing driving me CRAZY from this last one (mile high job) is who the @#$% played the accountant chick on the airplane named Marissa Devins. She looked so freaking familiar to me. I know I know ...OMG! Sara Rue! Rueh? Something like that. That's who that was! The show Less Than Perfect. Geez. That was killing me.

JT

Finally got caught up on the episode I missed and saw the season finale episode (weeee! new episodes coming in the summer!) and I loved, loved, loved it. It does feel like, however, they might be tinkering with a few aspects of the show for season 2 which I'd actually like to see.

I loved the addition of Keri Matchett as Maggie. I've always loved Hutton's chem with her and it was brilliant casting, especially if they're going to keep her on the show as a recurring character OR add her to the cast on a more full time basis. That, of course, spells interesting problems for Nate and Sophie (which, interestingly enough online sites have been complaining Leverage was 'pushing' all of a sudden and now makes sense with the introduction of Maggie). I really liked Nate and Maggie's chem. No shock there. And Maggie reminds me of a toned down version of Sarah Jaffee (who I adored).

Loved the shifting dynamic of trust/mistrust between all the team members and the ending scene cutting right to black was seriously a great hook. The resolution of the 2nd part of the episode (and I won't spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet) was really good... and I laughed when it happened because that's exactly what I thought of doing if I were in the same shoes. Too funny.

I was glad that Nate finally told his wife the truth about the circumstances around his son's death, her reaction, and hope that the new season brings a little less alcoholism to the character. It's one of my pet peeves. Can't stand it. Which is funny becaues I read a recent article about the show (interview with Hutton) and he said:

I personally am not really interested in playing a character who, when he is having a difficult time, turns to the bottle. I think that idea has a certain shelf life. The demons don't go away, but how he deals with them and his way to shut down or escape those thoughts and feelings has to transform into some other type of behavior to keep it interesting.

It was hinted at in the article that Nate will get a new "vice"... so what will that vice be? Hmmmm.

Anyway, a very, very high end note for a great show.

JT