About White Collar

White Collar is a thrilling crime drama series that was first released in 2009. The show centers around the unlikely partnership between a con artist, Neal Caffrey, and the FBI Special Agent, Peter Burke. Caffrey offers Burke his full cooperation to catch other elusive criminals in exchange for his freedom, initiating a unique crime-solving duo that uses rogue and uncanny tactics to bring justice.

Making / Production

White Collar was created and produced by Jeff Eastin and was released by Fox Television Studios. The show ran for six seasons totaling 81 episodes from 2009 to 2014. Locations for filming mainly included New York City, giving it an authentic feel of the big city's energy and culture.

Actors

• Matthew Bomer as Neal Caffrey - A charming and intelligent con artist who becomes a consultant for the FBI.
• Tim DeKay as Peter Burke - A principled and determined FBI Special Agent who forms an unusual partnership with Neal.
• Willie Garson as Mozzie - An elusive, quirky, and brilliant con man who is Neal's closest friend and confidante.
• Tiffani Thiessen as Elizabeth Burke - Peter's wife who is supportive of her husband's high-stress job and becomes friendly with Neal.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Neal Caffrey's character was not specifically created for actor Matthew Bomer, but he made the character his own with his charismatic performance.
• White Collar was shot on location in New York City, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the show.
• The show has an increasingly complicated plot, with many twists and turns throughout the series.

Awards

White Collar was a critically acclaimed series with Matthew Bomer winning the People's Choice Award for Favorite Cable TV Actor in 2015.

Quotes

• "I'm a con artist. I conned you. It's what I do." - Neal Caffrey
• "You know what the worst part about being a con artist is? Figuring out who's conning who." - Peter Burke
• "The truth is, you're a lot better cop with him than you are with me. It's okay, I get it, I'm a lousy cop." - Mozzie

Music, Soundtrack

• "The Truth" by Alex Ebert - emphasized dramatic moments in the show.
• "Ain't That a Kick in the Head" by Dean Martin - played during fun, fast-paced con scenes.
• The Original Score by Jon Ehrlich and Jason Derlatka – provided the series with its distinctive musical signature.