[s2e16] Under The Radar -

The episode also complicates the supporting cast by revealing that Alex is the granddaughter of Gerhardt Wagner, tying her directly to the submarine’s history.

For the first time in a long time, Peter’s trust in Neal is fundamentally broken. The "Crying Wolf" trope manifests when Peter refuses to believe Neal’s claims of innocence regarding the theft. Conclusion: The Cost of the Con [S2E16] Under the Radar

The episode’s primary plot revolves around a legendary discovered off the coast of New York, laden with stolen European art and gold. This "treasure of the century" provides a grand scale to the conflict, elevating the show from standard procedural to epic heist. The tension is amplified through "Bomb Disposal" sequences, where Neal and Peter Burke must work together to deactivate TNT rigged to the submarine’s hatch. This cooperation symbolizes their deepening bond, even as the treasure threatens to pull them apart. Shifting Loyalties and the "Wham Shot" The episode also complicates the supporting cast by

The finale is famous for its , leaving Neal standing in a warehouse surrounded by the recovered Nazi treasure, seemingly having "stolen" it right under the FBI’s nose. This moment forces the audience to question Neal's true nature. Despite two seasons of reform, the allure of the world’s greatest art collection suggests that Neal may always be a con man at heart. Conclusion: The Cost of the Con The episode’s