There have been some great series, along with some that were gimmicky but still entertaining. The USA cable series, "WHITE COLLAR" is one of the latter.  Matt Bomer stars as Neal Caffrey, a master criminal, whose skills weren't able to keep him out of jail on bond fraud. While completing over 90% of a four year sentence, Neal' risks jeapordizing everything, by breaking out to find her. Recaptured by the FBI agent who first caught him, Peter Burke(Tim DeKay), an uncomfortable bond is made when Neal helps his captor solve a tough case. Neal, also, conveniently, discovers a technical opening for him to be allowed out of prison as part of an "FBI-release program." This made-for-cable "loophole" serves as a mechanism for the duo to work on follow-up episodes in solving cases, get it?  The one catch? Neal has to wear a electronic ankle alarm, keeping tabs on him within a two mile radius, thus causing more challenges for him to search for his girlfriend while fighting crime.

While some of the series' constructions feel a little too manufactured for the masses, eg. the relationship between Peter, his wife(still pretty Tiffani Amber-Thiessan)and Neal., the catchy one-liners generally work well and a warm-hearted atmosphere creatively tempers some of the more sensual overtones, brought on by weekly interludes with a variety of attractive models. Episodes are self-intact, making it an accessible series for those who may miss it occasionally. But, with entire seasons intact on blu-ray, viewers will be able to enjoy every one, and every one of them is entertaining. We didn't find a mediocre one within the whole first season.

FOX has provided the correct 1.78:1 aspect ratio for the AVC MPEG-4 1080p blu-ray. Shot in HD, the image offers solid, though seldom vibrant colors.  The production design veers towards a colder palette so the restraint is appropriate. Contrast is excellent, and while blacks aren't as deep as found on superior FOX blu-ray releases, detail is consistently impressive, even in the darkest of scenes. Occasional artifacts popped up sporadically, but none were overly intrusive.

FOX has provided a DTS-HD MA 5.1 mix. While most of the mix is front channel centered, ambient effects kick in on occasion through side and surround speakers. Music is complimented through all speakers, and this is where the immersive aspects of the mix impress the most.

In addition to five commentaries(most are dry and scene-descriptive), deleted scenes and a gag reel are offered, but only in standard resolution.

Brief featurettes about the FBI consultant to the series, costume designs and the creation of the two lead characters, are offered in 1080p.