This White Collar Season 2 Neal Detail Is Too Good Not To Be Brought Back In The Revival (2024)

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One particular detail from season 2 of White Collar is too good not to be brought back for Neal Caffrey's (Matt Bomer) storyline in the revival. Though updates on the White Collar revival have been steadily arriving ever since its announcement, the main conflict and story arcs have yet to be disclosed for White Collar: Renaissance. Many years have passed since Neal Caffrey and Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) solved white-collar crimes together, and that distance has already allowed for many changes to occur in their lives.

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White Collar season 6 ended with both the birth of Peter's son and the reveal that Neal was still alive and well in Paris. The revival will hopefully focus on how those circumstances have changed their outlooks, especially after all of their adventures together shifted many of their iron-clad truths. One particular way to highlight those changes comes from a specific episode of the show's original run and went unresolved, allowing it to appear in White Collar: Renaissance's narrative: the printing plate from the season 2 episode "Countermeasures".

The Printing Plate From "Countermeasures" Should Appear In White Collar Renaissance

Neal Mentioned He Hid The Plate At The End Of The Episode

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The printing plate from the White Collar episode "Countermeasures" should appear in White Collar: Renaissance as it could continue a fascinating line of thought about Neal's character. Several shows like White Collar often feature foil characters for an episode to highlight a facet of the protagonist. In the case of Neal, this came in the form of June's (Diahann Carroll) old friend Ford (Billy Dee Williams), an older con man whose debonair style and personality matched many of Neal's mannerisms. The episode focused on Ford's desire to pull one last score now that he had left prison.

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Ford knew of a printing plate June's husband had and planned to print 1990s hundred-dollar bills with the help of a former cellmate. Neal caught wind of his scheme, however, and alerted Peter, ultimately foiling Ford's plans. Throughout the episode, it was made clear that Ford was a foil for Neal, a warning of what could happen if he chose the con over the life he was building. Even so, the episode ended with Neal revealing that he hid the plate for "a rainy day", allowing the White Collar revival a chance to highlight Neal's shifting arc.

How The Printing Plate Could Highlight Neal's Arc From The Original To The Revival

The Printing Plate Is A Symbol Of That Last, Unattainable Con

White Collar's revival series could continue this storyline from the original through the printing plate, highlighting how Neal's arc has progressed since that point and beyond. Neal could be forced to use or give up the printing plate during White Collar: Renaissance to Peter or some third party to catch a bad guy, much like they did many times before. This would allow the White Collar revival to explore Neal's storyline as he defied and fell into the same pattern as Ford.

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Neal could mention Ford and how he fell into that same trap, but could also be reminded that he had little choice and was making up for it now.

Neal, like Ford, chose to be a con over being a man as he faked his death and fled to Paris. However, he did this to protect those he loved from the Pink Panthers, leaving clues for Peter to find him once they were arrested. Neal could mention Ford and how he fell into that same trap, but could also be reminded that he had little choice and was making up for it now. Through this, the White Collar revival could succinctly showcase how the lessons Neal learned during the original series were not lost on him, even years later.

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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.

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Matt Bomer , Tim Dekay , Willie Garson , Tiffani Thiessen , Sharif Atkins , Marsha Thomason , Hilarie Burton , Diahann Carroll , Natalie Morales , Bridget Regan , Ross McCall , Gloria Votsis , Sheena Colette , Alexandra Daddario , Alex Kruz , Christopher Stadulis , Treat Williams , Mark Sheppard , Brian James Pepe , Judith Ivey , Gavin Lee , Noah Emmerich , Kelly McCreary , Piper Kenny , Steven Weisz , James Schram , Jayce Bartok , Charlie Hewson , Daralina Komar , Ryan James Nolan , Beau Bridges , Michael Crowe , Sprague Grayden , Eyas Younis , Isaach De Bankole

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Neal Caffrey , Peter Burke , Mozzie , Elizabeth Burke , Clinton Jones , Diana Berrigan , Sara Ellis , June , Lauren Cruz , Rebecca , Matthew Keller , Alex Hunter , FBI Agent , Kate , Paramedic , Sam Phelps , Curtis Hagen , Ellen Parker , Alan Woodford , Garrett Fowler , Yvonne , OPR Agent , Devlin , Blake , Office Receptionist , Agent Westley , Agent Kramer , Younger Ellen , Aubrey , Luc Renaud

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October 23, 2009

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6

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USA

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