2008 · 5 seasons · Crime, Comedy, Action
Leverage follows a team of thieves, hackers, and grifters led by reformed insurance investigator Nate Ford who use their skills to take down corrupt corporations and powerful individuals who prey on ordinary people. Starring Timothy Hutton, the show ran for 5 seasons on TNT and has a passionate, loyal fanbase.
Leverage streams on both Hulu and Peacock. All 5 seasons of the original series are available on both platforms.
Yes — Leverage: Redemption premiered in 2021 on IMDb TV (now Amazon Freevee) and features most of the original cast, minus Timothy Hutton, with new additions.
The original Leverage has 5 seasons and 77 episodes. The revival Leverage: Redemption has additional seasons.
Leverage is rated TV-14 and is generally family-friendly, with heist plots focused more on clever schemes than graphic violence.
Both are crime caper shows with charming leads who work adjacent to law enforcement. Leverage is team-focused and lighter in tone; White Collar focuses more on the partner dynamic.