What are the odds that Eliot's crotch will actually explode?

[agt_spooky]

Leverage is BACK, baby!!

And it was definitely firing on all cylinders last night. I have to admit I was nervous, wondering if Rogers and Downey could keep up the excellent level of writing from last season. I needn't have worried. :-)

So let's chat a bit about The Beantown Bailout Job...




Welcome back Nate, Sophie, Parker, Hardison and Eliot! I've missed you. :-) I actually got double the Leverage dosage yesterday as my first season DVDs arrived a couple hours before the show came on. And I'm thrilled to see that the episodes on the DVDs are in the order they were supposed to have been shown in on TNT. Can't wait to get to the extras.

Ok, so, The Beantown Bailout Job.

The only thing I disliked in the entire episode was the horrible special effect right at the beginning of the car flying up into the air and flipping upside down over Nate's head. Really badly done! (like the airplane landing on the road last season) Word to Rogers and Downey - guys, this show really doesn't need special effects. This isn't Star Trek. :-)

I absolutely loved everyone showing up at Sophie's opening night of Sound of Music (I only wish we'd gotten to see her sing! LOL!). Did you hear Parker picking up her ticket and they guy asking for her first name and her saying "Parker. Just one name." Will we ever find out her first name? :-)

How funny was it that they're all miserable NOT being the good guys?? LOL! Loved it!

Parker/Hardison still continues to own me. That line from Hardison to her, "I did look for you for six months." And her line back to him about people being like locks, and you have to have patience and fiddle with them. Awww! They're so freaking cute! I haven't liked a het couple on TV since Mulder and Scully.

Ok, how freaking HOT was it when Eliot picks up that baseball bat and twirls it over his head?? God DAMN Christian Kane, how is it possible for you to get even more amazing from one season to the next?

Speaking of Eliot, the BEST line last night from Parker: "What are the odds that Eliot's crotch will actually explode?" And then Eliot practically dancing on the sidewalk, trying to get the little explosives out of his pants! ROTFL!!

Let's keep going about Eliot, shall we? *g* I actually jumped when he got "shot" three times. I had completely forgotten about the spoiler I'd read that someone gets three slugs to the chest. Here I thought that he'd have a bulletproof vest on or something, but I'd swore I'd seen blood squirt out when he got shot. Ketchup! LOL! Brilliant!

The ending was fantastic, too. Here I thought it was over when Nate decided not to have a drink after finding out about Sophie's boyfriend, but wait! Looks like the Leverage crew has decided to move in to Nate's condo 'cause Hardison now owns the building! LOL! Eliot coming through the wall with the chainsaw was awesome. :-)

So there you have it! A few of my thoughts. Want to share some of YOURS? :-)





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[snchick12.livejournal.com]

yeah that was bad the car in the air
my only compliant
lol
i love hardison
OMg elliot funny and the car alarms goes off lol
awww i think hardison likes parker
i was actually thinking the same thing about parker in the nun outfit
i was like its Parker lol so when Eliot said that
i laughed really hard lol
and then Sophie whacked Nate lol
I was was like no Nate no drink
was yelling at tv lol
awesome ep
i missed this show

[aidanirl.livejournal.com]

oh, dear!
I`m still downloading it((((and despite having like 2000seeds my torrent shows ETA 1 day((((!!!!

shoot me!...damn, I can`t wait to see Eliot in action again)))

[sian265.livejournal.com]

So I just want you to know that it is totally your fault that I have become addicted to another TV show! All your postings about Leverage got me curious and I watched last night, and damn Kane is hot! So now I'm off to hunt down some Chris/Jensen slash!

Bad influence!

[morganslady.livejournal.com]

I'm pimping this show to everyone. I just love the cast. The writing is crisp and they seem to be having a good time.
You're right about the special effects, I was like WTF.. So not needed.

[trillian276709.livejournal.com]

OK, how freaking HOT was it when Eliot picks up that baseball bat and twirls it over his head?? God DAMN

THIS! I need an icon of that RTFN! *L* I liked the review of the Sound of Music and how it made the critic root for the Nazi's. LMAO!

[sn-24lover.livejournal.com]

""Ok, how freaking HOT was it when Eliot picks up that baseball bat and twirls it over his head?? God DAMN Christian Kane, how is it possible for you to get even more amazing from one season to the next?

Speaking of Eliot, the BEST line last night from Parker: "What are the odds that Eliot's crotch will actually explode?" And then Eliot practically dancing on the sidewalk, trying to get the little explosives out of his pants! ROTFL!!""

OMG I 100% agree with you!!! Christian gets better and better. LOVE HIM!!! He makes me purr. LOL

As for the rest, also agree about the car flying. Very badly done. I laughed at it. LOL

The rest of the show was amazing. So glad to see they kept the same momentum going.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

OMG I 100% agree with you!!! Christian gets better and better. LOVE HIM!!! He makes me purr. LOL

Sometimes I felt like he didn't have enough to do in many episodes, being "the muscle" and only around to beat people up. But they really made him a part of the plot last night and it was great!

As for the rest, also agree about the car flying. Very badly done. I laughed at it. LOL

My mouth just dropped open and I'm like, that was the worst effect ever! What were they thinking??

So glad to see they kept the same momentum going.

Me, too! Let's hope this season is as good as the last one!

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

THIS! I need an icon of that RTFN!

LOL! It would SO have to be an animated icon to get the full effect of the bat-twirling hotness. :-)

I liked the review of the Sound of Music and how it made the critic root for the Nazi's. LMAO!

That killed me! LOL! The writing is just top notch to always have those little one line zingers in there. :-)

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

It definitely deserves to be pimped! I know I've already converted a few people. :-)

My mouth just dropped open at the car thing and I'm like, that was the worst effect ever! What were they thinking??

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

ROTFL! Oh, how I love being a fandom pimp! :-) Seriously, you won't be sorry watching this show. It's awesome! Definitely, definitely go pick up the season 1 DVD set to see how they all got started. The pilot is brilliant!

Chris/Jensen? Oh yeah, baby!

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Another whole day before it finishes downloading?? Oh no! But it'll be worth the wait, because Eliot is totally awesome in it!

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Ha, you didn't like the car effect either?

The car alarms! LOL! I forgot about that! Eliot was just fantastic last night.

And oh yeah, Hardison totally likes Parker. It's so cute!

I'm so glad Leverage is back on. :-)

[snchick12.livejournal.com]

i am trying to find stores that carry first season lol
i really like this show the characters like they each have thier own personality


yay best buy has it lol
is excited
go see harry potter and then go best buy
yay
am happy lmao
no when i saw that car go up in the air
i was like oay then lol
i need leverage icons lol

[wilde-moon.livejournal.com]

My season one isn't here yet. *pout* I was really hoping to come home to that after getting pissed off by my boss. I'm glad to hear they're in the right order, though!

Eliot was the best part of that episode. ♥ I loved his line about Parker dressed as a nun! And yes, I heard her "one name" line, that was awesome.

I am so glad the show is back.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Did your season one finally arrive?? I still haven't had time to watch any of the extras. Looks like there's a ton of deleted scenes, but man, now that I think about it, I didn't see a gag reel! Maybe I'm wrong and I overlooked it. [fingers crossed]

Eliot ROCKED that episode. I'm just so pleased that he wasn't just beating people up (though that was hot, too *g*) but had a part in the actual con, too.

Yay for Leverage!

[juneb.livejournal.com]

YEAH Leverage is back. Went out and bought my S1 DVD's yesterday so there will be a Leverage marathon this weekend for sure.

My fave scene was the fight scene with Eliot, OMG he is awesome. Loved the twirling bat and the mob guy with the broken nose - "sorry bout that!" I loved when he waves them toward him (bring it on). I've watched that scene a dozen times and will probably watch it a dozen more. He moves so fast you miss so much. I love that spinning back kick that is becoming such a trademark of his. I also liked when Hardison mentioned tapping into the WH computers and "we're doing something hinky in Pakistan" -
Eliot what have you been doing for six months..."uh, I've been in Pakistan!" ROTFLOL Love these guys. Can't wait for more. I just wish they weren't breaking the season up like that. On the other hand it will give me something to look forward to this winter. Barb, no gag reel, I was bummed too. Just clips that we have seen on the TNT website. I did like the deleted scenes and felt most should've been left in. I listened to some of the commentary by the producers and they are always talking about the cast and how great they are to work with and how they really like each other. Paritcularly Kane and Aldis. They call themselves Murtagh and Riggs on the set ala Lethal Weapon!!! Total Cuteness

[wilde-moon.livejournal.com]

No! Estimated delivery date is the 20th. This is why I don't like to pre-order shit.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

The 20th?? Geez, I pre-ordered mine from Amazon, too, and I got mine on Wednesday! Are yours being shipped via turtle or something??

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Hey June!

Yes, Leverage is back! It feels like forever since the end of last season.

Glad you got your DVDs, too! I definitely need to find time to go through the extras and at least watch the pilot and the Two-Horse Job and maybe the Wedding Job. :-)

No gag reel?? What's up with that?? Darn! You're telling me these guys didn't do anything funny on set the whole season??

Interesting that you said most of the deleted scenes should've been kept in. Usually it's better that they were cut. Now I'm all interested to watch them!

And Eliot - what can I say that you didn't already cover? :-) He's freakin' awesome! And YES, that scene with the bat was just sexy as all hell! And how often can you say that about a fight scene? Only when it's Christian Kane! Oh, do you know that next week's episode is all about MMA fighting, that Chris has done professionally for years? Sounds like it's gonna be an Eliot-heavy ep. Yes!

Murtagh and Riggs? LOL!! That's hysterical! I can totally see the two of them doing that. :-)

The breaking up of the season is a bummer, but when fall gets here there will be plenty of returning shows to watch and then when they're all off for the winter we get Leverage again. I keep reminding myself that. :-)

[dairwendan.livejournal.com]

I had forgotten about the spoiler too, which I'm happy about because otherwise I would have been waiting for it!

But as soon as it happened I was like YEAH! I said it was most likely Eliot! *LOL*

It was a great episode! I love how they just moved right into Nate's apartment!

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

I had forgotten about the spoiler too, which I'm happy about because otherwise I would have been waiting for it!

I know! I mean, it made me flinch when that first shot rings out!

But as soon as it happened I was like YEAH! I said it was most likely Eliot!

LOL! Yep, you called it!

I love how they just moved right into Nate's apartment!

Wasn't that too freaking funny? The orange soda in the fridge, the dirty dishes. Ha! Eliot coming through the wall with the chainsaw was hysterical! Poor Nate. :-)

[juneb.livejournal.com]

Hey Barb,

I got a look at the promo for tonight's episode and it looks awesome. Major Eliot tonight! I've been going through the DVD's....there are some bloopers in the deleted scenes so be careful to check them all. I'm also enjoying the commentary and listening to the producers talk about the cast and how they came about pairing Parker and Eliot and Eliot and Hardison, about the chemistry they all have and what it's like working with them. Some of Eliot's scenes are some of their favorite moments. I've only listened to a little so far but I am going to have to go back and watch all with the comments turned on.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

I got a look at the promo for tonight's episode and it looks awesome. Major Eliot tonight!

What did you think of The Tap-Out Job? I posted my review this morning. Loved it! Chris was amazing!

I've been going through the DVD's....there are some bloopers in the deleted scenes so be careful to check them all.

Oh, I will, thanks so much for the heads up! I still haven't found the time to sit down and watch any of the extras.

I'm also enjoying the commentary and listening to the producers talk about the cast

Excellent! Sometimes commentary can be really boring. Do any of the actors do any of the commentary?

Some of Eliot's scenes are some of their favorite moments.

Hee! Mine, too!

I've only listened to a little so far but I am going to have to go back and watch all with the comments turned on.

Boy, I need to spend some serious time with these DVDs!

[juneb.livejournal.com]

The Tap-Out Job delivered big time!! Loved the scene with Parker and Hardison with Eliot egging her on. Listening to Hardison was hysterical. I love the fact that they are delving into the backgrounds of the characters since they got together so fast. Eliot is fascinating and it's fun seeing what makes him tick. The scene with Sophie really showed Eliot's vulnerable side. Kudos to Chris for a job well done.

According to the producers and directors, a lot of stuff is added by the actors. Aldis does a lot of ad-libbing and they say Chris is always looking for little things to add to a scene, such as his twirling the Toblerone, a hypo, and the bat. I'm learning a lot of behind the scenes tidbits from the commentary on the DVD set. DD,
Chris Downey and John Rogers have quite a bit to say about their great cast.

[agt-spooky.livejournal.com]

Glad you liked the Tap-Out Job, too, June!

I love the fact that we've just scratched the surface with each character's backstory. I mean, they've not exactly led ordinary lives, so there's a lot of flashbacks and info for us still to learn, which is fantastic. Keeps the show interesting!

The scenes between Eliot and Sophie were great. I mean, of all characters, she's probably the one Eliot has had the least one on one interaction with since season one, so that was nice.

and they say Chris is always looking for little things to add to a scene, such as his twirling the Toblerone, a hypo, and the bat

Love that he puts these little quirks into Eliot's character. :-)

I just started watching the extras on the DVDs. Watched everything on the last disc and now I'm starting on all the deleted scenes. I wish they were all on the last disc instead of spread out on each DVD. I need to start listening to the commentary next. :-)