Two popular procedurals from the 2010s,White CollarandSuits, are fortunately being rebooted — but one is taking on a bigger risk than the other.Both theSuitsandWhite Collarreboots have been some of the most anticipated projectsever since their announcements in 2024 and 2025, respectively, due to both series receiving an increase in attention after coming to Netflix. WhileSuits’reboot is simply awaiting its premiere,updates on theWhite Collarrevivalhave been minimal, though that has not lessened the excitement from audiences who love the procedural.
The continuation of both of these stories is great news for those who love both shows. Despite being different types of procedurals,SuitsandWhite Collareach had strong characters and storylines that made them fascinating to watch. That being said,SuitsandWhite Collar’s differencesin story direction and their real-life timelines have resulted in two varying approaches to their upcoming revivals.White Collar: Renaissanceis a proper reboot, whileSuitsis returning as a spinoff calledSuits: LA.
Suits Is Getting A Spinoff, White Collar Will Be Getting A Reboot
Suits: LA Will Premiere On NBC While White Collar’s Reboot Is Shopped Around
Suits’spinoff contrasts withWhite Collar’s revival, which will be a full reboot of the series rather than a continuation with new characters likeSuits: LA.As mentioned,little has been shared aboutWhite Collar: Renaissancebeyond the nameand that many of the original cast members, including Matt Bomer and Tim DeKay, will be returning for the reboot. However,Disney recently passed onWhite Collar’sreboot, forcing the series to shop for a new network and possibly delaying the project, a stark parallel toSuits: LA.
Suits: LAis, at the time of writing, set to premiere on July 20, 2025.
After being greenlit,Suits’spinoff immediately began filming in November 2024, casting several well-known actors, including Stephen Amell, for its main group of characters.NBC scheduled the series for its mid-season slate in 2025,shortly after filming on the show wrapped, showcasing various teasers and the announcement that Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter would be returning for a cameo appearance in three episodes. Even with the rapid development of the law procedural, though,Suits: LAis not meant to act as season 10 ofSuits.
Suits' Finale And Original Spinoff Factored Into The Decision
Suits’original story plan and the unfortunate failure of its first branching series factored into the decision to make a spinoff over a reboot, contrasting some aspects ofWhite Collar’sjourney.Suitswas only contracted for nine seasons by USA Networks at the time of its initial run. This setup was made more difficult by the departure of many key actors, including Patrick J. Adams and Meghan Markle. Those departures, alongside ofPearson’sabrupt cancelation, only seemed to add to the decision to do a spinoff over a revival once the series regained popularity.
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Pearson’s focus on Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) appeared to be a strong way to continueSuits’story through an established character.Sadly,Pearsonwas canceled after one season, leaving the franchise stagnant for four yearsbefore being picked up again.Suitswas still unable to commit to a revival, as many of the original cast members were unable to return (thoughHarvey Specter’s cameo inSuits: LAis highly anticipated).White Collar’s cast may not have faced those same issues, but doing a revival over a spinoff poses its own risks to the show’s legacy.
White Collar’s New Show Is Taking A Bigger Risk Than Suits
The Reboot May Risk The Show’s Legacy
In order to properly complete its narrative,White Collar: Renaissancemay change the original show, risking the series' legacy in a waySuits’spinoff does not.White Collar’sending left the story fairly open-ended as Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer) escaped to Paris, allowing for both a proper sense of closure and the possibility of a return should one present itself. Though the reboot could explore how that time apart has affected the characters, it could also ruin aspects of the original’s ending if not done correctly.
A spinoff, unlike a reboot, can stand on its own. It can expand the overall world but keep the ending intact, as the events of the spinoff do not affect the original.
While it is exciting to have these characters return and continue their stories,there is a risk to the legacy of that series if details are changed or not considered properly, warping aspects of the ending. A spinoff, unlike a reboot, can stand on its own. It can expand the overall world but keep the ending intact, as the events of the spinoff do not affect the original. That approach works better forSuits,allowing its closed ending to remain intact asWhite Collarpotentially risks its own — much like its protagonist — with one last gamble.
Suits
Cast
Suits is a legal drama series that premiered in 2011, centering on Mike Ross, a college dropout with a photographic memory who lands a job at a top New York law firm despite lacking a law degree. Partnering with one of the city’s best legal closers, Harvey Specter, they navigate the challenges of high-stakes cases and firm dynamics.
White Collar
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.
