TheWhite Collarreboot has been confirmed, and the revival will finally answer the show’s thrilling cliffhangers from the series finale back in 2014. The reboot, titledWhite Collar Renaissance, will feature several returningWhite Collaractors, including Matt Bomber as Neal Caffrey, Tim DeKay as Peter Burke, and Tiffani Thiessen as Elizabeth Burke. As 10 years have passed since the finale, the reboot is set to feature exciting new storylines that represent shifting political and technological developments.
TheWhite Collarrevivalhas been widely compared toSuits LA, another upcoming procedural whose flagship series found its start on network television before moving to streaming.White Collarshares many similarities to popular shows, but it found its niche by focusing on white-collar, luxurious crimes, such as art theft and forgery. GivenWhite Collar’s track record and its excellent take on crime dramas,White Collar Renaissancewill surely follow suit with fascinating narratives centered on high crime.
8Explore Neal’s Life In France
The White Collar Finale Revealed Neal Was Alive In Paris
TheWhite Collarfinale ended with Neal walking in Paris after faking his death to escape the Panthers, the notorious villains inWhite Collarwho promised to go after Neal and his family until he was dead. Knowing that Neal is alive and safe in Paris at the end ofWhite Collaropens the possibility forWhite Collar Renaissanceto explore Neal’s life in France. The term Renaissance in the revival’s name also hints at the possibility that Neal did not stay in Paris, but rather traveled throughout Europe during his time on the run.
This White Collar Season 2 Neal Detail Is Too Good Not To Be Brought Back In The Revival
This detail from White Collar season 2 is far too good to not be brought back in the upcoming revival for Neal’s continued character arc.
Given Neal’s extensive criminal expertise and his years of working with Peter, it is logical to imagine that Neal started working as a consultant in Paris. He has also been underground for years, avoiding a life of crime in exchange for his freedom with the FBI. While he broke his promise a few times, Neal’s steady life means that he does not have as many connections as he once did.His desire to stay dead also means he would not want to draw attention to himself, making consulting his best choice for a career.
7Reveal How Mozzie And Neal Reunited
It Is Impossible To Imagine Mozzie And Neal Never Reunited After The Finale
On the surface, theWhite Collarfinale revealed that Neal escaped without telling Mozzie, his best friend and partner in crime. However, on closer inspection,the use of the Queen of Hearts playing card revealed that Mozzie knew that Neal was alivein Paris. The card had a significant meaning in their friendship as it was the card that Neal played on Mozzie when they first met. When it reappeared in Mozzie’s life, he knew that Neal was alive. The full storage room and the news about the Louvre’s updated security measures then hinted at Neal’s presence in Paris.
Mozzie’s reaction to Neal’s death was too real to dismissas an act. He must have discovered that Neal was alive sometime after Neal faked his death and fled to Paris shortly after. As a result,White Collar Renaissancemust reveal how Mozzie and Neal reunited and whether they continued playing cons or whether they expanded their careers to stay above the law and become law-abiding consultants.
6Feature Peter And Elizabeth’s Son
Neal Burke Would Make A Fitting Addition To The Cast
White Collargave a happy ending to Peter and Elizabeth Burke, who had a child in the finalewhom they lovingly named Neal Burke. Neal Burke would make an excellent addition to theWhite Collar Renaissancecast as he would not only be an important person to Peter and Elizabeth, but he would also represent the significance Neal Caffrey has had in their lives. AWhite Collar Renaissancescene featuringNeal Burke and Neal Caffrey meetingwould also be a heartfelt moment for everyone involved.
As the revival takes place over 10 years after the finale,Neal Burke could have a significant role as a secondary character inWhite Collar Renaissance. He is not old enough to take part in Peter’s investigations, but seeing Peter interact with his son would be a nice way to see more of Peter’s warm and inviting personality. Peter and Elizabeth are also the bestWhite Collarcouple, so it would be lovely to see how their relationship grew after the birth of their son.
5Explore Diana And Jones' Career Post-Neal
Diana And Jones Were Both Major Characters In White Collar
There is noWhite Collarwithout Diana Berrigan (Marsha Thomason) and Clinton Jones (Sharif Atkins), who appeared in all six seasons ofWhite Collar. While Peter and Neal played the leads, Diana and Jones were equally important members of Peter’s unit who helped catch criminals and stop crimes before they took place. From watching the show, it is clear that Peter could not pull off his cases alone and that the three characters formed a strong team. To have aWhite Collarreboot without them would be a travesty.
Diana’s brief departure inWhite Collarseason 5 was due to the actress, Marsha Thomason’s real-life pregnancy. TheWhite Collarwriters decided to incorporate Diana’s pregnancy into the story.
White Collar Renaissancecould also feature the two characters in larger rolesas they mainly played supporting characters to DeKay and Bomer’s Peter and Neal. Since so much time has passed between the two shows, it would be interesting to see where Diana and Jones are at in their careers now and whether they are still at the FBI. It would be amazing to see them rejoin Peter and Neal as colleagues, but so far theWhite Collar Renaissancestory has been kept under wraps.
4Reunite Neal With Sara
Neal And Sara Deserve A Happy Ending Together
White Collar’s Sara Ellis (Hilarie Burton)is Neal Caffrey’s one true love. As such, aWhite Collarreboot without her would not be the same.She and Neal shared an ongoing history that was often complicated by Neal’s criminal underside. While Neal had several girlfriends during his time throughoutWhite Collar, only Sara appeared multiple times. Their feelings for each other were strong, but the circumstances surrounding their relationship were muddled every time.
Neal’s escape to Paris in the series finale also hinted at a possible reunion between him and Sara. InWhite Collarseason 4, Sara was relocated to London and did not appear in the show again. However, given their deep history and the fact thatSara is Neal’s best love interest, his proximity to London leaves a possibility that they reunited while he was in Europe. Their reunion would be an exciting storyline inWhite Collar Renaissance.
3Expand Beyond New York
White Collar Renaissance Should Go International
White Collarwas famously based in New York, but the revival gives the franchise a chance to expand beyond Manhattan’s skyscrapers. As Neal was in Paris the last time he appeared inWhite Collar, the reboot could follow him there. The exact storyline forWhite Collar Renaissanceis yet to be revealed, but it is known that Peter and Neal are reunited since they are both set to be major characters. Therefore,the reboot could show Peter and Neal together again in France or somewhere else in Europe on an international case.
As Neal was in Paris the last time he appeared inWhite Collar, the revival could follow him there.
SeeingWhite Collarexpand into Europe would also create exciting new storylines. Not limited by American landscapes anymore,White Collarcould go international inWhite Collar Renaissanceand feature international agencies like Interpolas major players. The stakes would be higher while still featuring the same cast members thatWhite Collarbecame famous for. MovingWhite Collarto Europe could also lead to the development of interesting new characters that collaborate with the originalWhite Collarcast.
2Honor Willie Garson
A Key Star in White Collar Will Be Missed In The Revival
As Mozzie was one of the most important characters inWhite Collar, it will be sad to watch aWhite Collarreboot without his funny quirks.Willie Garson, the actor who played Mozzie, sadly passed awayin 2021. His legacy as an iconic TV character lives on andWhite Collar Renaissance gives the franchise an excellent opportunity to honor him. Fortunately,White Collar’s Peter Burke, Tim DeKay, revealed in aninterview withVarietythat the revival is planning on doing just that.
DeKay said that the revival “honors Willie, too, in a profound way… With such sensitivity and such heart.“From the interview,it is clear that the cast ofWhite Collaris putting a lot of heart into theWhite Collar Renaissance’s script to honor their friend and costar. The delicate nature of his absence will surely be felt in the reboot, but at least Garson’s significant impact on the show will be appreciated in the best way possible.
1Give Neal A Legal Happy Ending
Neal Has Always Been In Legal Trouble
The ending ofWhite Collarwas clear: Neal was in Paris. However, he was in Paris alone, without his found family and the support system he had created over years of living in New York. While the ending implied that Mozzie eventually joined him in Paris,Neal would always be on the run, evading the Panthers and running from the law. The revival gives Neal the chance to have a legal, happy ending where he is free to do as he pleases without worrying that someone is after him.
The revival gives Neal the chance to have a legal, happy ending where he is free to do as he pleases without worrying that someone is after him.
Neal is a highly adaptable character, but it would be nice to see him in a situation where he does not have to adapt, and he can finally relax. After the tenseWhite Collarseason finale, Neal deserves to be free. With the Panthers in jail, there is hope that Neal can come out of hiding, but only the revival can reveal the true circumstances of Neal’s life afterWhite Collar. In any case, Neal has been through too much to not have a well-deserved happy ending inWhite Collar Renaissance.
White Collar
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White Collar is a crime drama television series featuring Neal Caffrey, a skilled con artist and art thief, portrayed by Matt Bomer. After being captured by FBI agent Peter Burke, Neal agrees to help the FBI catch elusive white-collar criminals as a consultant, leveraging his unique skills. The series explores the evolving partnership and mutual trust between Neal and Peter, blending elements of crime-solving and personal redemption.
