White CollarandSuitsshare several similarities, which is whySuitsis the perfect show to watch while waiting for theWhite Collarreboot.White Collarcharmed televisions worldwide with its focus on white-collar crimes solved by the charming Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) and Peter Burke (Tim DeKay). The show highlights the brilliant duo and the complex crimes they must solve together. Even thoughWhite Collaronly had six seasons, it has remained popular and continues to be considered one of thebest crime TV showseven 11 years after it ended.
Similar toWhite Collar,Suitsis also highly regarded as a great show and has a captivating nine seasons. BothWhite CollarandSuitsaired around the same time, withWhite Collarpremiering just two years before theSuitspilot episode. While the shows have their niche that made them both so popular in their own ways,their similar era and procedural format makeSuitsthe perfect replacement show to watchwhile passing the time until theWhite Collarreboot releases.
Suits Is The Perfect Show For White Collar Fans
Suits And White Collar Feature An Exciting New Case In Every Episode
Despite having a different premise,bothWhite CollarandSuitsfocus on high-end white-collar activities.White Collarparticularly found its niche in highlighting the capabilities of Neal in using his criminal expertise to help Peter and his team at the FBI find and arrest white-collar criminals that dabble in expensive crimes like art forgeries and heists. WhileSuits' Harvey Specterand Mike Ross do not typically deal with crimes, they do work on cases together to overcome legal barriers and forge excellent deals for high-end clients in the corporate world.
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Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
LikeWhite Collar,Suitsfollows a procedural format, with a new case in every episode.The duos in each show also face obstacles and challenges, including nemeses, that make both shows incredibly exciting to watch.Suits' villainsare highly comparable toWhite Collar’s, as they often directly threaten the protagonists' careers and livelihoods. The shows' villains also noticeably call back to Neal’s and Mike’s past in a taunting reminder of what their lives used to be. While the two shows have notable differences, they share quite a similar format, makingSuitseasily likable to anyone who has watchedWhite Collar.
Despite Their Differences, Suits And White Collar Have A Lot In Common
A Trusting Friendship Is The Key To Both Shows
WhileWhite Collaris a crime drama andSuitsis a legal drama, a trusting friendship is the centerpiece of both shows. Both shows involve a more experienced expert trusting a younger character in a morally gray situation. In fact, both pilot episodes introduced howtrust was a vital component to the shows working. Peter needed to trust Neal enough to let him out of prison, while Harvey needed to trust Mike enough to hire him as a fresh Harvard lawyer. The morally gray area comes from the fact that neither Neal nor Mike necessarily deserved their new positions.
Both shows involve a more experienced expert trusting a younger character in a morally gray situation.
Neal Caffrey and Peter Burkehad the best friendship onWhite Collar, and Mike and Harvey’s friendship onSuitswas easily comparable. The friendships in each show were what made the series so good throughout the years. DuringWhite Collar’s six seasons andSuits' nine, the shows would not be the same if their respective friendships were written out. Eventhe cases in each show come secondary to the bond each pair formedover the run of the series.
White Collar And Suits Are Both Returning After Becoming Streaming Hits
A White Collar Reboot and Suits Spinoff Are Coming Soon
Years afterWhite CollarandSuitsended, both shows regained popularity due to their new homes on streaming services. Their newfound admiration led to the creation of two new spinoffs,White Collar RenaissanceandSuits L.A.,which will both be heavily inspired by the original run of the two shows. WhileSuits L.A.will be a spinoff ofSuitswith brand-new storylines and characters,White Collar Renaissancewill feature the same cast asWhite Collar, with the exception of Willie Garson, who sadly passed away in 2021.
Suits: L.A. Is Officially Bringing Back One Of The Best Things About Suits
Suits stands out as one of the best legal dramas, and its upcoming spinoff, Suits: L.A., is luckily bringing back one of the best things about it.
Whilethe storylines behindSuits L.A.andWhite Collar Renaissancehave mostly been kept under wraps, there has been a hint about what theWhite Collarreboot will be about.Tim DeKay said in aninterview withVarietythat while writing the script for the show, he made sure thatWhite Collar Renaissance"honors Willie… in a profound way." The latest update for the revival adds a touch of good news, since Garson’s Mozzie will be missed in the newWhite Collar.
White Collar
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.
