(FtvS also had been willing to shoulder the cost of a final season and was open to a lower license fee. But from a legacy standpoint, the show - which boasts one of the network’s most recognizable stars in Bomer and is one of is USA’s best critically received series - deserved a proper conclusion. Starring Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay, the series aired on USA Network for six seasons from 2009 to 2014. From a business perspective, continuing White Collar at the current price tag might not have made a lot of sense for USA. Time to dust off your best suit and fedora, as crime drama White Collar could be set to return. The network has a lot of projects in the pipeline and has been going through a portfolio changeover, replacing its older shows with new ones. USA parent NBCUniversal Cable Entertainment has made owning content a priority with the appointments of Jeff Wachtel and Dawn Olmstead to spearhead in-house production efforts. With a well-known cast and extensive location shoots in New York, White Collar is an expensive show. At this point in the run of a series, a network is responsible for the full production cost. The third season began airing in 2011 and ended in 2012. ( thousands ) 12 White - collar workers Blue - collar workers Year and. The first group of nine episodes aired in summer 2010, while the remaining seven aired in spring 2011. This was followed by a second season, comprising 16 episodes. With ratings still solid, the renewal negotiations zeroed in on the show’s economics. White Collar aired its first season of 14 episodes in two parts, which premiered in 20. Related: How Will It End? USA’s ‘White Collar’ Faces Uncertain Future As Renewal Talks Stall

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