White Collar
White Collar

White Collar

2014TV ShowEnded6 SeasonsEnglish

In exchange for his freedom, charming con artist Neal Caffrey provides his expertise to help straight-man FBI agent Peter Burke catch elusive white-collar criminals.

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IMDb8.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes70%
Metacritic62/100
Google Users88%
Director: Jeff EastinGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

Plot Summary

A charming con artist, Neal Caffrey, is caught and sentenced to prison. He strikes a deal with the FBI agent who caught him, Peter Burke, to work as a consultant to help catch other white-collar criminals in exchange for his freedom. This arrangement leads to a complex and often humorous partnership, blurring the lines between criminal and law enforcement.

Critical Reception

White Collar was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its clever plotting, charismatic leads, and witty dialogue. The show maintained a consistent tone throughout its run, offering engaging procedural elements mixed with character-driven storylines.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charming lead performances and engaging cat-and-mouse dynamic.
  • Appreciated for its clever storylines and witty banter between the protagonists.
  • Seen as a lighthearted and entertaining crime procedural with a stylish flair.

Google audience: Audiences widely enjoyed the show's smart humor, the compelling chemistry between the main characters, and the satisfying resolution of each week's cases. Many viewers found it to be a highly rewatchable and enjoyable series.

Fun Fact

The character of Neal Caffrey was inspired in part by the real-life art forger Wolfgang Beltracchi, known for his ability to convincingly forge famous artists' works.

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Rob

Rob

Neal Caffrey is the most suave, cool and debonair criminal to grace the screen. He dresses like the Rat Pack, has a smile that can light up a room and can sweat-talk anyone into anything. You know he's a con man but you're on his side from ...
sammystarbuck

sammystarbuck

I just finished watching _White Collar_ for the third time, and it's still as good as it was the first time around. All the main cast are superb (though my favourite character has got to be Mozzie!) and there's regular appearances by fantas...