Enthusiasts of the thrilling series The Blacklist are being encouraged to turn their attention to another show with a 96 percent rating and a satisfying conclusion.
The Blacklist, featuring James Spader, captivated audiences over 10 seasons from 2013 to 2023 and is described as ‘binge-worthy’ by its devoted viewers.
The storyline revolves around infamous criminal Raymond ‘Red’ Reddington (played by Spader), who inexplicably surrenders to the FBI and teams up with novice profiler Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Keen (Megan Boone) to capture other dangerous criminals.
While the entire series is available on Netflix, audiences continue to seek out similarly engaging shows to dive into.
One recommended crime drama, also available on US Netflix, has garnered attention from fans for its gripping narrative across 81 episodes.
This series, which shares a premise similar to The Blacklist, focuses on an unexpected alliance between a brilliant con artist and the FBI agent who initially captured him.
Neal Caffrey, portrayed by Magic Mike star Matt Bomer, is a charismatic and skilled forger and thief. After his arrest by Special Agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay), he negotiates a deal to become Burke’s criminal informant and consultant, using his expertise to catch other elusive white-collar criminals and shorten his prison term.
Created by Jeff Eastin, this series originally aired on the USA Network from 2009 to 2014.
Since its release on Netflix, the show has accumulated nearly 215 million views, according to FlixPatrol. With 81 episodes available, it is perfect for an extended binge-watching session.
The series, named White Collar, boasts a 96 percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes over its six-season duration.
A Blacklist fan recently took to Reddit in search of similar series recommendations.
“Just finished the series, looking for a replacement, hopefully with a better ending,” the fan stated.
White Collar received numerous endorsements, with one viewer commenting: “I see some of the comparisons, but it also has its fair share of differences. Big fan of both shows.”
“White Collar is such a comfort show,” another fan shared. “It’s sooo similar to The Blacklist… [but] a bit quirky which makes it a great comfort show.”
“It’s a good ending,” a social media user confirmed, while another noted: “I love White Collar and it’s something I rewatch regularly.”
“White Collar is more like the Suits alternative to The Blacklist,” another viewer suggested.
According to Rotten Tomatoes, critics appreciated White Collar’s ‘clever plotting and outstanding chemistry’ in its debut season, describing it as ‘a witty, briskly-paced caper series.’
Fans praised the show’s conclusion and expressed satisfaction with its finale.
White Collar is currently available for streaming on Netflix in the US.