One particular detail from season 2 ofWhite Collaris too good not to be brought back for Neal Caffrey’s (Matt Bomer) storyline in the revival. Thoughupdates on theWhite Collarrevivalhave been steadily arriving ever since its announcement,the main conflict and story arcs have yet to be disclosed forWhite 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.
White Collarseason 6 endedwith 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 inWhite 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
The printing plate from theWhite Collarepisode “Countermeasures” should appear inWhite Collar: Renaissanceas it could continue a fascinating line of thought about Neal’s character.Several shows likeWhite Collaroftenfeature 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 theWhite Collarrevival 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 duringWhite Collar: Renaissanceto Peter or some third party to catch a bad guy, much like they did many times before. This would allow theWhite Collarrevival to explore Neal’s storylineas he defied and fell into the same pattern as Ford.
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, theWhite Collarrevival 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.
