Ever since it premiered back in October, White Collar has shown USA a good return on its investment. While there have been a few bumps and bruises along the way, this isn't uncommon in a show's first year. Perhaps the holiday hiatus will help get rid of the kinks.
The mid-season finale is nothing short of amazing. One gigantic twist lies inside, which I'll get to a bit later. The impact is enough, though, to keep viewers considering various theories until the show returns on January 19. The show's new timeslot will be Tuesday at 10pm. Only time will tell whether the move is a good one.
Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) has always managed not to be the prime suspect in any case he assists the FBI on. There is, however, the small matter of his tracking device. Only twice has it been removed, due to his working undercover. Each time, it is replaced once the arrest is made. Obviously, becoming an agent is impossible for Neal. The bureau does not trust him and nobody knows this more than Peter Burke (Tim DeKay). He is the first to check and make sure Neal isn't on the wrong side of the law. After all, he's under Peter's supervision.
After a call comes in from the most expensive clothing store in town, Peter gets Neal to determine whether or not a necklace with a huge diamond is the genuine article or not. Want to guess the answer? Yep, it's fake! Only a limited number of people know the security system, but it doesn't help in figuring who stole the real one, or how.
This case only gets trickier. Agent Fowler from OPR, the FBI's internal affairs department, gets wind of information suggesting Neal took the necklace! He gets some help from Peter checking into a story Neal once told him about verifying authenticity. Peter has the unhappy task of making the arrest.
Bomer and DeKay have always made a decent team, and their skills are solid here. DeKay channels disappointment and hurt at the thought of someone he cares about, in his words, letting him down. Bomer's Caffrey is indignant at the thought of not being trusted when he protests his innocence. He's going to prove himself on the side of right, and, get back on his partner's good side in process.
Article comments
1 - Larry
I have loved this show from the "teasers" before it aired. I do not like "Psych". But I do love "The Closer", "Burn Notice" and the show about witness protection. Yeah! That one....LOL!
2 - NancyGail
In Plain Sight? To me, Psych is the one to watch along with White Collar.