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" The Van Gogh Job " is often cited as a fan-favorite because it breaks the show's "tried and true formula" in favor of character exploration and historical storytelling.

: The primary antagonist is revealed to be a former colleague of Nate Ford —the man who originally hired Nate's team to find the painting. In the climax, Nate confronts this individual and denies him the artwork. [S4E4] Leveraged

displays his characteristic hypochondria when exposed to dust and mothballs during the investigation. " The Van Gogh Job " is often

(Christian Kane) participates in two fights, one of which humorously involves him using a pink toy baseball bat. Critical Reception : The painting is ultimately recovered

: The episode was written by Chris Downey , who received special mention for straying from the series' established "con" formula to tell a more story-driven, emotional narrative. Critical Reception

: The painting is ultimately recovered and returned to Charlie. He decides that the best course of action is to donate the masterpiece to the Boston Museum of Art . Character Highlights & Production

Are you interested in a similar breakdown for the , often discussed for its "series finale" feel? Review: Leverage, Season 4, Ep 4 “The Van Gogh Job”