Stars: 5 out of 5
Pros: Writing, characters, story, acting
Cons: Only Neal (you know, the conman)
The Bottom Line:
Back for one last con
Wraps things up for characters
Will leave fans happy
“Spend Your Time Well, Neal. Before You Know It, It Will be Gone.”
At the end of the fifth season of White Collar, the show’s creator and the USA Network decided to
bring the show back for a final season of just six episodes. While
it was time for the show to end, I was sorry since I have loved it from day
one. Fortunately, with everyone agreeing this was the final season, they
were able to go out with the incredibly fun season six.
Plus they were able to resolve that
cliffhanger. After all, we had to know just who it was who kidnapped
former con man turned FBI asset Neal Cafferty (Matt
Bomer). Meanwhile, his FBI handler Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) is doing
everything he can to find Neal with the help of Neal’s non-fed trusting friend
Mozzie (Willie Garson). When they do find him, Neal unfolds a very
risky plan to take down the most notorious criminal organization – in exchange
for his freedom. Will Neal finally earn his freedom? Or will the plan backfire?
If you aren’t familiar with the show, you really don’t want
to jump in here. There are connections, comments, and relationships
that won’t mean much to you. But really, would you want to jump in
to the end of any story? I wouldn’t.
However, fans of the show will love the way they tie up six
years of such a great show. The ending wasn’t the one I had hoped for,
but it works perfectly for the characters, so I really don’t mind. Along
the way, we get twists, turns, and suspense that will keep you glued to the TV
for every second. In other words, it’s just like always.
What isn’t like always is the lack of standalone
episodes. With only six episodes to wrap things up, five of them tie
directly into this final story arc. The only exception focuses on
fan favorite Mozzie, and it is the most fun episode of the
season. The rest have their fun moments but are mostly compelling
and suspenseful.
While Jones (Sharif Atkins) and Diana (Marsha Thomason)
pretty much are involved in the main story and nothing else, Peter’s wife
Elizabeth (Tiffani Thiessen) does get her own sub-plot, one that brings her
back to New York City. Again, it will please fans, but that’s all
I’m saying.
The acting and writing on this show have always been
spectacular, and this final season doesn’t drop the ball at
all. It’s smart, fast moving, and laced with humor at all the right
places brought to life by a talented and amazing cast. You won’t be
disappointed in the slightest.
The six episodes from season six are included in this two
disc set. They originally aired in widescreen
and full surround, and that’s how they are presented here. The bonus features include a retrospective
from the cast and crew, deleted scenes, a gag reel, and two audio commentaries
on the series finale, both featuring creator Jeff Eastin who is joined on one
by stars Tim DeKay and Willie Garson and the other by Matt Bomer.
It’s always sad to see a favorite show end, but that’s why
TV on DVD sets were invented. I look forward to spending time
reliving Neal and Peter’s cases again, and White Collar season six is the perfect end to their story.
Season 6 Episodes:
1. Borrowed Time
2. Return to Sender
3. Uncontrolled Variables
4. All’s Fair
5. Whack-A-Mole
6. Au Revoir
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