USA is set to announce that White Collar will be ending after this shortened six-episode sixth season according to
Deadline. The online trade says that even though the show was still successful, it was just too expensive for the network to keep.
As extremely sad as I am to see the show go, I am sure the two leads will be happy to move on. Matt Bomer will have more time to pursue a movie career and Tim DeKay can return to the West Coast to be with his family. During a conference call last year, when I asked DeKay how much longer he could do the show, he hinted that he might not renew his contract when it was up after the 7th season. If the show filmed closer to his home, he also implied he would’ve done the show as long as it lasted.
Personally, I really think USA is making a mistake by not spending a few extra buck to keep this show going. Their new dramas have not proven to be breakout hits like this one still is. With White Collar set to end and Psych ending next week, Suits and Royal Pains are the only dramas I will still be watching on the network. Which doesn’t sound that bad; but considering I used to watch all of their original programming, it is.
