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In Which I Fangirl Over The TV Show: Leverage.

A while back I finished the final episode of the show and I am very sad that it is over, so to feel better, I am going to talk about it!

Don't worry, it'll be spoiler free.

But very picture heavy.

HERE WE GO!!!!!

Leverage:

Former insurance claims investigator Nathan Ford heads a team of former top-criminals. They handle 'unorthodox' cases of people unlikely to get their dues through regular channels and legal procedures. That often involves stinging or otherwise scamming criminals. Nate's team is altered at times, and his professional as well as personal past repeatedly seems to catch up. Written by KGF Vissers

A crew of high-tech crooks attempt to steal from wealthy criminals and corrupt businessmen.

- Written by IMDb editor

Now for the characters (in no particular order)!

The Hitter: Eliot Spencer
I absolutely love him. He is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITE characters. A very distinctive man. He is tough, but has an adorably sweet side. He can take down a bunch of gun tottin' guys with only his fists, or, he can make you a gourmet dinner, or, both at the same time. And his smiles make me melt. he has a reputation for saying that something has a "very distinctive ____" whether it be sound, fighting style, smell, haircut... ect.

The Grifter: Sophie Devereaux
She is very mysterious - even at the end of the show - and little things about her past keep popping up bringing with them even more questions about who she really is. Sophie is a very interesting character and the team would be incomplete without her.

The Hacker: Alec Hardison
I love geek characters and Hardison is no exception. He is very very smart and he has some of the best lines. The brotherly relationship between him and Eliot is very amusing to watch.

The Thief: Parker
Parker (she has only the one name). Is SO FUN AND COOL. She is far from normal and is hilarious because of it. She is also clever and extremely observant. I wish I were like her. She is tied in first with Eliot for favorite character in the show - I can't choose between them!

The Mastermind: Nate Ford
Nate probably has the most character development in the show, and not all of it is good. It's a roller coaster, that adds a lot of tension (which is actually a good thing, story wise). Since he is the Mastermind he is obviously very smart. He is the planner, and even when things go wrong, somehow everything works out.

Other Important Characters Include:

Jim Stirling:
Insurance Investigator. Former co-worker of Nate's. I suppose he could be called an anti-hero. I personally love him, however, the team does not.

Tara Cole:
Another Grifter that comes in for a few episodes.

Maggie Collins:
Nate's ex-wife.

This show became my favorite very quickly. And I really don't think anything will beat it, even though there are several shows that I love very much: Warehouse 13, Sherlock, Fringe, Supernatural, Flash, Arrow, Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D, and of course, Doctor Who; and probably more that aren't coming to mind.

These people are just amazing! I love them to pieces! Their characters are so well formed and the story is so well written. It's definitely some the BEST writing I've ever seen in a TV show.

All in all, it is an absolutely fabulous show, that I love. With super awesome people that I love.