White Collar
White Collar
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White Collar

"To solve the hardest crimes, hire the smartest criminal."

8.2
Yr 2009
Status Ended
Crime Drama Mystery
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Series Brief

Overview

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.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 85 /100

White Collar is widely regarded as a polished and engaging crime procedural that distinguishes itself through sharp dialogue and a charismatic lead performance. Critics frequently highlight the magnetic chemistry between Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay, which drives the central dynamic of the series.

While some reviewers acknowledge the show leans into familiar television tropes, most agree that its witty writing, clever plotting, and brisk pacing make it an highly enjoyable viewing experience. It is often praised for being a smart, stylish alternative to heavier crime dramas of its time.

“A witty, briskly-paced caper series.”

“The script is very well written keeping all the cases unique and mind boggling cons.”

“Pleasant may be the best word to describe White Collar. It’s easy viewing and an easy way to kill an hour.”

“The series gets nice chemistry initially out of Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hulu
US
Disney Plus
CA • UK
Why fans love it

The dynamic between Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke relies on a friction that rarely turns into genuine animosity. Forger meets fed, and the central tension is not whether trust exists, but how much of it is earned. Matt Bomer plays the criminal consultant with a calculated ease that keeps his handler perpetually off balance. This tension provides the engine for a procedural built on high-stakes intellectual games rather than raw physical combat.

New York City serves more than just a backdrop for the hunt. The cityscape emphasizes the gentleman thief aesthetic that defines the series. Whether tracking art thieves or navigating the social circles of an ex-con, the show maintains a focus on the specific etiquette of high-level fraud. It is a world of sharp suits and hidden agendas where the line between a colleague and a mark is often blurred by necessity.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 7
Longest run 81 eps
Matt Bomer
Matt Bomer
as Neal Caffrey
81 episodes
Tim DeKay
Tim DeKay
as Peter Burke
81 episodes
Diahann Carroll
Diahann Carroll
as June
25 episodes
Willie Garson
Willie Garson
as Mozzie
81 episodes
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
Tiffani-Amber Thiessen
as Elizabeth Burke
81 episodes
Marsha Thomason
Marsha Thomason
as Diana Berrigan
69 episodes
Sharif Atkins
Sharif Atkins
as Clinton Jones
81 episodes
Hilarie Burton Morgan
Hilarie Burton Morgan
as Sara Ellis
48 episodes
Show 67 more
Natalie Morales as Lauren Cruz 14 episodes Noah Emmerich as Garrett Fowler 4 episodes Ross McCall as Matthew Keller 9 episodes Denise Vasi as Cindy 2 episodes Alexandra Daddario as Kate 7 episodes James Andrew O'Connor as Officer Dixon 2 episodes Addison LeMay as Agent Smith 2 episodes Kelly McCreary as Yvonne 3 episodes Brian James Pepe as FBI Agent 5 episodes Piper Kenny as OPR Agent / Maurice 3 episodes Gloria Votsis as Alex Hunter 9 episodes Steven Weisz as FBI Agent 3 episodes James Schram as FBI Agent 3 episodes Derrick Damions as Special Agent McLean 2 episodes Philip J. Silvera as Mike 2 episodes Jayce Bartok as Devlin 3 episodes Charlie Hewson as Blake 3 episodes Folake Olowofoyeku as Teller 2 episodes Kevin Kilner as Investigative Committee Chair 2 episodes Madison McKinley as Attendant 2 episodes Sherita Rankins as FBI Agent 2 episodes Daralina Komar as Office Receptionist 3 episodes Ira Hawkins as Hale 2 episodes Paul Blackthorne as Julian Larssen 2 episodes Andrew McCarthy as Vincent Adler 2 episodes Erin Keeney as Reporter 2 episodes Sheena Colette as FBI Agent 9 episodes Alex Kruz as FBI Agent 7 episodes Anna Chlumsky as Melissa 2 episodes Ryan James Nolan as Agent Westley 3 episodes Alex Ziwak as Museum Thief 2 episodes Beau Bridges as Agent Kramer 3 episodes Michael Crowe as FBI Agent 3 episodes Tess Soltau as Miranda 2 episodes Lindsay Davis as Mob Wife 2 episodes Judith Ivey as Ellen Parker 5 episodes Mekhi Phifer as Kyle Collins 2 episodes Gregg Henry as Henry Dobbs 2 episodes Mía Maestro as Maya 2 episodes Rafa Alvarez as Brody 2 episodes Jose Caro as Lorenzo 2 episodes Bruno Irizarry as Javier 2 episodes Alejandro Santos as Hector 2 episodes Madelyn Ortiz as Local 2 episodes Brett Cullen as Agent Patterson 2 episodes Christopher Stadulis as Paramedic 6 episodes Justin Morck as Welcher Gambler 2 episodes Sprague Grayden as Younger Ellen 3 episodes Treat Williams as Sam Phelps 6 episodes Scott Evans as Dennis Flynn 2 episodes Emily Procter as Amanda Callaway 2 episodes Ali Ahn as Agent Watson 2 episodes Boris McGiver as Section Chief Bruce Hawes 2 episodes Warren Kole as David Siegel 2 episodes Bridget Regan as Rebecca 10 episodes Bill Sage as Andrew Dawson 2 episodes Leetopher Scott as Parent at the Museum 2 episodes Eyas Younis as Aubrey 3 episodes Isaach de Bankolé as Luc Renaud 3 episodes Toby Leonard Moore as Jim Booth 2 episodes Lucas Salvagno as Sergio 2 episodes Jennifer Cortese as Chloe 2 episodes Titus Welliver as Senator Terrence Pratt 2 episodes Molly McDowell as Tanya 2 episodes Mark Sheppard as Curtis Hagen 6 episodes Jakob von Eichel as Mike 2 episodes Gavin Lee as Alan Woodford 5 episodes
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Keywords

new york city fbi con man art thief ex-con gentleman thief white collar criminal forger criminal consultant colleague
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Details

First Aired
October 23, 2009
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
1,517