Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly Magazine has a look at what's happening in TV.

The USA Network has carved out a nice little niche for themselves, as the cable channel that churns out dramas that are really not all that dramatic. That's not meant as a criticism, just an observation. Shows on USA aren’t gritty, but instead are light, fun and colorful.

In these dark and depressing times, that seems to be what audiences want, and that's what USA is giving them once again with its newest show, "White Collar." Airing on Friday nights at 10 p.m., Collar is about a con artist named Neal Caffrey who gains his freedom from jail by switching sides and helping the FBI agent who put him away solve crimes.

It's just the latest variation of the old standby "odd couple law enforcement team," with one by-the-book partner and another sleeker, sexier rule breaker. We've seen it a million times before and will see it a million times again.

That's what USA is banking on here: something comfortable and familiar, but with the slightest of twists to make it feel fresh. Originality is not the name of the game with "White Collar," but rather satisfying diversion, and the show is definitely satisfying on some levels.

The cast, including Matt Bomer as Caffrey and Tim DeKay as the federal agent, is solid, and watching a suave and sophisticated charmer continually show up his boss is endearing on many levels.

Plus, Tiffani Thiessen is back. I don’t know why I have such a fondness for her, but I feel for all "Saved By The Bell" alums. If only I could find Mr. Belding a new job. Anyway, Thiessen's actually pretty decent here, which sums up the entire show: "actually pretty decent."

"White Collar" is not reinventing television, but if you’re home on a Friday night at 10 o'clock, there are worse ways to spend your time -- like watching Jay Leno.