White Collaris coming back to the small screen despite finishing 10 years ago, but the show’s success could determine the outcome for a similar show that ended in 2019.White Collarwas a huge hit when it first aired in 2009 on the USA Network. The series saw a straight-laced officer of the law teaming up with a shady criminal who had a remarkable talent for thievery. Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke didn’t always see eye to eye, but over the course of six seasons, the pair grew fond of eachother as they began to understand their unique points of view.
However, the show still had some lingering questions after six seasons, despite wrapping up and giving the characters a send-off. Fortunately, the team behind the show have gotten back together, and the leading stars are allreturning to rebootWhite Collarand take Caffrey and Burke even further. Thisreboot will serve as a new starting pointfor people who never saw the original, but its also aiming to answer some of the questions fans of the original may have been left with.
White Collar’s Reboot Can Prove Whether A Suits Revival Should Happen
Suits Still Has More Story To Tell
As wonderful as the news about reviving theWhite Collarseries is, it also paves a way for another hit USA Network show to get a revival,Suits.SuitsandWhite Collarhad a little overlap while the latter was still on the air. But both shows likely had similar audiences due to their airing on the same network. With these minor links, it seems reasonable to assume that if they can make theWhite Collarreboot into a success despite a decade of the show being off the air, itcould also work forSuitsto get a similar treatment.
White Collar’s Perfect Replacement Came Out 11 Years Ago And Ran For 10 Seasons
White Collar may have ended abruptly in 2014, but the show’s long-reaching influence has spread to multiple other projects across the years.
However, there is one significant difference that could make the difference forSuits.Suitsis currently on track to release a spin-off series set in LA, which will be aptly titled,Suits: L.A.While none of the former stars are confirmed to appear in the spin-off, it does open the door for some crossover to take place, and potentially feature the original crew in cameo roles. This could potentially mean that the show will avoid any reboots, but depending on the success ofWhite CollarandSuits: L.A., it ispossible that the original series could be revived too.
White Collar And Suits Shared Many Similarities
Both Shows Have A Spiritual Connection, Despite The Surface Level Differences
White Collaris a series which follows a criminal and an FBI Agent as they work together in an uneasy alliance to catch some of the most notorious criminals in New York. Meanwhile,Suitsfollows Harvey Specter and his protégé, Mike Ross, two lawyers in New York who tackle some of the most elaborate and intense cases they can find. On the surface, theymay not appear to have much in common, but when considering the smaller details and the intentions of each show, it becomes clear just how similar they really are.
Both shows revolve around anunlikely duo, Neal and Peter, and Specter and Ross. Both pairs have a criminal element, with Ross not actually being a qualified lawyer, and Harvey hiring him despite knowing this. They both rely on the intuition and knowledge of strong female figures, like Donna Paulsen inSuits, and Elizabeth Burke inWhite Collar.Both shows see rivalries soften and people who hold a certain set of beliefs about morality start to shiftand find themselves more in the gray than black or white. All things considered, both shows do have a lot in common.
What To Expect From The White Collar Reboot
White Collar Can Bring Neal And Burke Back Together
SinceWhite Collarwill be rebooted with the original cast returning, it can be expected that, on the surface, it willpick up where things left off in the finale. Burke is likely still working at the FBI, andNeal Caffrey is assumed dead after faking his death. Burke and El were also set to have a baby, so that will definitely introduce a new dynamic. In the original series, Burke and Caffrey became close enough that Caffrey did hint to Burke that he was alive and well, and Burke, being a friend at this point, did not pursue him to recapture him.
White Collar’s Revival Has One Story Big Advantage From A Potential Suits Season 10
White Collar has a big advantage over a potential Suits season 10 as the revival leaves an opening to explore one incomplete arc, enriching the story.
So, the reboot could see Neal getting caught, or coming to Burke for help after getting himself in trouble with some shady characters. In either case, Burke and Neal’s paths are likely to cross, and Neal be offered another shot at serving as a criminal informant. Beyond this, the series could move in any number of directions, but it will be likely to keep up the same core premise. But nothing will be absolutely certain until theWhite Collarreboot is actually back on TV.
White Collar
Cast
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.
