White Collar is an American television show about crime investigations by the FBI department, tentatively referred to as "white-collar workers." The series "White Collar" (season 1) began to be broadcast on USA Network on October 23, 2009. Thanks to the success of the audience and the positive reaction of the critics, it lasted 6 seasons and was officially closed in mid-December 2014. The project rating is quite high - IMDb: 8.30.
The story is at the core. Tie
The incredibly charming fraudster and thief Neil Caffrey (Matt Bomer) after protracted cat and mouse games with FBI agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) is still in jail. For all the crimes committed, he receives a punishment of 4 years in prison, however, without waiting for release, Nick escapes to return his beloved beloved Kate Moro (actress Alexandra Daddario). The escape is unsuccessful, and the fraudster again falls into the hands of dormant justice. Before returning to prison, Caffrey assists the FBI in uncovering the criminal plan of another scammer.
Intrigue
His potential and help were appreciated. The FBI concludes a deal with Nick, according to which he is released on probation, but is obliged to wear an electronic device in the form of a bracelet, limiting the area of his movements. Now the ex-swindler becomes a consultant to the Bureau and helps investigate the complicated cases to his former pursuer, Burke, in the White Collar department.
The plot of the series “White Collar” is based on the real life story of the famous Frank Abignail, who also began to advise the FBI after 4 years in prison.
Cheater and swindler
Neil Caffrey , performed by Matt Bomer in White Collar, is simply amazing. The former thief is gallant, cunning and endowed with good intelligence. Without proper education, he is well versed in the history and objects of art.
The American actor was awarded the Golden Globe for his role in the television movie Ordinary Heart, although the series White Collar brought him fame. Reviews demonstrated the skill of the performer received exclusively laudatory.
Before participating in the famous project, the performer played in many television projects, for example, “All My Children”, “Guiding Light”, “North Coast”. After gaining experience, Matt decided to try his hand at a big movie, he starred in the full-length films “The Illusion of Flight” with Jodie Foster and in “The Texas Chainsaw Massacre: The Beginning”, and then returned to television.
FBI Leading Special Agent
The leading agent of the Bureau, and since the 5th season, department head Peter Burke brilliantly embodied on the screen Tim DiKay. Only he managed to track down and arrest the cunning fraudster, while under his guarantee Neil was taken to the FBI as a consultant. After men become best friends and trusting partners. Peter has the nickname "Tie."
American actor Timothy Robert (Tim) DiKay in his youth studied economics and philosophy, but then decided to realize himself in art. Among the artist’s extensive filmography, there are only three projects in which he played the main roles: “Tell me that you love me”, “Carnival” and “White Collar”, which brought DiKey international recognition.
The main composition of the series "White Collar". Actors and roles
The TV movie introduces the audience to the main characters of the project, where you can see interesting characters.
Wife of Peter Elizabeth Burke - the organizer of the celebrations. A woman is friendly with Neal, more often a better opinion of a consultant than her husband. Accordingly, it has the nickname "Mrs. Tie." Elizabeth was played by Tiffany-Amber Thyssen, known to the public on the series “Saved by the Bell” and “Beverly Hills, 90210”. After the success of the last project in the 2000s, Thyssen starred in several films, but they went unnoticed, therefore, according to critics in the reviews, the series “White Collar” provided the actress with a good opportunity to demonstrate all the facets of her talent.
A friend of the protagonist, also a fraudster Mozzie, was played by Willie Garzon. The American actor perfectly managed to reveal the characterization of his character, who was known as a child prodigy, and as an adult, he earned the status of a criminal genius. Garson took part in the filming of more than 50 films in which he played small minor roles.
The roles of special agents Diana Barrigan and Clinton Jones, who are in direct contact with the central character, were performed by the British actress Marsha Thomason (Las Vegas) and Sharif Atkins (Ambulance), respectively.
All characters appear in the series White Collar in season 1.
Women in the life of the protagonist
The charismatic handsome Neil Caffrey was always surrounded by beautiful ladies. For all 6 seasons, among all the beauties who fell into his network, several heroines stand out.
Kate Moreau is the very lover for whom the thief decided to escape from prison. Although the girl quickly migrated to the category of "former", her image was remembered by the audience. This is an indisputable merit of actress Alexandra Anna Daddario, known to the public for her roles in the film adaptations of the novels about Percy Jackson, the films “Rescuers Malibu” and “Rift San Andreas”.
Among Caffrey's ex-girlfriends is insurance investigator Sarah Ellis, whose image was embodied on the screen by Hilary Burton. The American actress specializes in television series, after the "White Collar" her track record has replenished with no less exciting shows "Deadly Weapons", "Beyond", "Eternity", "Castle" and "Anatomy of Passion".
Another law enforcement representative, namely Mi5 agent Rebecca Lowe (aka Rachel Turner) could not resist the adversary. This beauty was played by Bridget Regan ("Legend of the Seeker", "Murder in Manhattan").
A good party for the scammer Neal was no less skillful con artist Alex Hunter. Gloria Votsis managed to reveal a difficult female image , which is not surprising, since the actress has impressive experience in television series. Her filmography includes "Sex and the City", "CSI", "Marine Police" and many others.
Happy television family
Many viewers in reviews of the series “White Collar” noted one of the highlights of the project, uncharacteristic for the format of the TV show - the happy married couple of Burke. Everyone knows the traditional way of life of FBI screen agents, day and night at work. The wives of such heroes are either former or tragically dead. But the pair of Peter and Elizabeth is beyond tradition.
Throughout all six seasons, they are happy and enjoy family comfort. Although the characters have little in common. He leads the white-collar workers, she organizes parties and ceremonies. He does not part with the gun, it is difficult to imagine her with the weapon. She prefers wine, and he prefers beer. This is an exceptionally attractive ideal married couple, therefore it is not surprising that the protagonist, who did not have such a family in childhood, became very attached to Berks.
Stylish series
Most reviewers, posting reviews for the White Collar series, noted the exemplary work of costume designer Stefanie Maslavsky, and the show was often called the most stylish television project. Indeed, the author's line of men's clothing from Maslavsky can be called an example of the transformation of men's style. According to experts, Stephanie not only fashionably and gracefully dressed the main characters, but also quite clearly demonstrated the difference in the styles of generations.
The blue-eyed handsome brunette Neal prefers suits that meet the requirements of men's fashion established by the brands Calvin Klein, John Varvatos and Paul Smith. A compulsory hat, vintage accessories (cufflinks, clips, pins) and ties of the 50-60s were added to the suits.
The image of Peter Burke is more conservative. According to the idea of the authors, the character does not attach much importance to clothing. Most often, he wears a classic solid suit and ties of restrained colors. After closer communication with Caffrey, the hero begins to wear fine suits of fine wool, although they differ little in color and style from each other.