Despite its huge resurgence in popularity,Suitsdoesn’t need a revival or another season, namely because the franchise is better off sticking with theSuits: L.A.spinoff. Created by Aaron Korsh,Suitsis a nine-season legal drama that aired on the USA Network from 2011 to 2019. Initially, the series had a unique hook: Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a college dropout, leverages his photographic memory to land a gig with high-powered attorney Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht). As the duo win more lawsuits,Suits' Harvey and Mikeare forced to continually cover up the latter’s big secret.
Suits' cast of charactersalso includes Harvey’s legal secretary Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty), ruthless lawyer Samantha Wheeler (Katherine Hiegel), and the profit-obsessed Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres), who previously received her own short-lived spinoff. After dropping on Netflix and Peacock, the already-successful series soared to new heights in terms of its popularity, prompting USA Network and Korsch to develop another spinoff,Suits: L.A.In addition to trading New York for California,Suits: L.A.will center on a new batch of characters led by Ted Black(Stephen Amell), which is truly great news for theSuitsfranchise.
7After 9 Seasons, A New Suits Isn’t Really Necessary
Suits Lost Momentum In Its Last Few Seasons
After nine seasons and 134 episodes,Suitsreally doesn’t need a tenth season. Moreover, the show, which ended just five years ago, doesn’t need a conventional revival or reboot. Of course,it makes complete sense that the USA Network and series creator Korsh would want to build onSuits' continued successon streaming. However, between the original show’s actors tackling new projects and the nine-season series' lackluster final outings, a potentialSuitsseason 10 would be a difficult sell. That said, theSuits: L.A.spinoff is the perfect way to capitalize on a show that feels pretty complete.
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Not to mention,Suitsseason 9 was a painful watch for many long-time fans. Despite being just 10 episodes, the final outing continued the lackluster pattern that began around season 7. With so many storylines and characters shoehorned into a slim 10-episode order,season 9 underscoredSuits' uneven pacing and lack of compelling stakes. For many fans,Suitsseason 9 ruined their favorite charactersand provided a not-so-satisfying conclusion to a series that boasts an incredible four or five seasons of episodes. That said, leaving the original show behind is better than revisiting or rebooting it.
6Suits L.A.’s New Cast Of Characters Offers Fresh Possibilities
New Characters Will Allow Writer Aaron Korsh To Be Inventive
The originalSuitsboasts a roster of compelling characters, even if some of them fizzled out by season 9, but their stories have already been told.Suits: L.A., on the other hand, has fresh faces for fans to fall in love with. So far,it’s confirmed thatSuits: L.A.will center on Stephen Amell’s Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who relocates from New York City to the City of Angels. Eager to reinvent himself, Ted partners with Stuart Lane, who is played byThe Walking Dead’s Josh McDermitt —Suits: L.A.’s breakout star.
Suits' characters' stories were coming to a natural conclusion…
Much like the originalSuits,the Los Angeles-set spinoff will feature a group of characters who mix their personal and professional lives— for better and worse. So far, other confirmed characters include Erica Rollins (Lex Scott Davis), Rick Dodsen (Bryan Greenberg), and Troy Winbush’s Kevin. Although Mike returned briefly inSuitsseason 9,Patrick J. Adams leftSuitsafter season 7— and he wasn’t the only prominent actor to hang up his tie. Clearly,Suits' characters' stories were coming to a natural conclusion, so introducing a new slate of spinoff personalities is for the best.
5The Suits Spinoff Shares The Same Universe
Cameos From Suits Characters Are Still Possible
In some ways,Suits: L.A.is capitalizing on the best of both worlds. While the spinoff is introducing a new slew of characters, it’s still set within the pre-existingSuitsuniverse. It seems likeSuits: L.A.will be set in the present, which means the events of the series will unfold afterSuitsseason 9’s ending, butit’s not yet clear if any storylines from the original show will have a direct impact onSuits: L.A.’s narrative and characters. Regardless, the spinoff promises to blend the familiar and the fresh in an exciting way.
While Korsh and the network have been tight-lipped aboutSuits: L.A.’s story and characters, a few details about Amell’s Ted Black have been revealed. According toDeadline, Ted moves from New York City, the setting of the originalSuits, to Los Angeles, all while events from years before come back to haunt him. Ted is pushed to leave New York, his life, and his loved ones behind when his East Coast life unravels. Since that unraveling was years before the events ofSuits: L.A.,Korsh could easily double down on the series' shared universe.
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4Ted & Stuart’s Dynamic Can Replace Harvey & Mike’s Relationship
Mike’s Departure From The Show Drastically Changed Suits
There’s no denying that Mike’s departure from the show changedSuits' core premise, as well as the relationship at its center. Now,Suits: L.A.has the chance to introduce a proper Harvey-Mike replacement with Ted Black and Stuart Lane’s relationship. So far, not too much is known about Ted and Stuart’s individual characters, let alone their dynamic. Based onfirst reactions toSuits: LA,Stuart actor Josh McDermitt is a standout performer. The news is not only exciting for fans ofThe Walking Deadactor, but it also indicates that Stuart will have a more pronounced role.
It also seems like Stuart’s more humor-driven character will balance out Amell’s Ted…
The co-founder of Black Lane Law, Stuart is Ted’s partner — and a humorous character at that. Given McDermitt’s comedic background, that insight makes sense. It also seems like Stuart’s more humor-driven character will balance out Amell’s Ted, who’s not only haunted by his past but forced to embrace aspects of his job that he always tried to avoid. In other words,Ted and Stuart are positioned to be a great duo who are forced to work together despite their contrasting personalities. Since there’s no replacing Harvey and Mike’s dynamic,Suits: L.A.is taking the right approach.
3Entertainment Law & Celebrity Scandals Will Break Fresh Narrative Ground For Suits
Los Angeles Offers New Professional Possibilities For Its Cast
Korsh’s original legal drama centers on a corporate law firm, butSuits: L.A.is primed to take the franchise in a slightly new direction. Despite being a former New York prosecutor, Ted Black builds a law firm in Los Angeles, with Stuart Lane, that specializes in criminal and entertainment law. With a roster of big-name celebrity clients,Black Lane Law will smartly differentiate itself from other law offices, includingSuits' firm, which has had nine different namesthroughout the show’s run. In fact, entertainment law is a fairly novel TV show concept in the genre at large.
WhileSuits: L.A.can replicate the tension-riddled formula of the parent series, it can use its unique setting, characters, and context to stand apart. Also known as media law, entertainment law often overlaps with intellectual property law cases, though criminal law, defamation, employment law, contract law, and a number of other elements can play into media law cases. Needless to say,Suits: L.A.has a lot of compelling threads to pull from.The fresh content will help the spinoff feel like a fresh entry in theSuitsfranchise, even if the legal drama framework is familiar.
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2Suits L.A. Can Learn From The Failed Pearson Spinoff
The Latest Suits Spinoff Can Use The Original Formula To Better Effect
Suits: L.A.has a big advantage: It can learn from not justSuits, but the parent show’s short-lived spinoff,Pearson. As the title implies,Pearsoncenters on Gina Torres' managing partner, the ever-driven Jessica Pearson. After Torres leftSuits, Jessica takes a big step in a new direction, making the shift from being a powerhouse New York lawyer to a ruthless player in Chicago’s political scene. Lasting just 10 episodes,Pearsondebuted alongsideSuits' ninth and final season. Unfortunately, the jump from legal to political drama didn’t really pan out for theSuitsspinoff.
Pearson’s one and only season is streaming exclusively on Peacock.
Pearson’s solid 72% on Rotten Tomatoes makes determiningwhat, exactly, went wrong withSuits' spinoffdifficult. However,it seems like the genre-hopping element played a huge factor in the show’s cancelation. After a backdoor pilot confirmedPearson’s trajectory in 2018, the show went on to feel a lot like aScandal-style TV show. That’s not necessarily a bad thing, especially considering the success of political dramas likeScandal, but it clearly wasn’t whatSuitsfans were hoping to watch.Suits: L.A.is already learning fromPearson’s missteps by sticking with the tried-and-true legal drama formula.
1The Suits Spinoff Can Be Accessible To Newcomers & Franchise Fans Alike
The best part ofSuits: L.A.is that it’s a fresh start for the franchise. Over the course of its nine seasons,Suitssaw some big changescome to pass, from Mike finally becoming a licensed lawyer to the firm’s constant name changes and power struggles. Luckily, viewers don’t need to know any of that lore to enjoy the upcomingSuitsspinoff. There may be room for someSuits' character cameos in the LA-set spinoff, butknowing those folks' backstories will enrich the story — it won’t make or break theSuits: L.A.viewing experience.
WhileSuits: L.A.will serve as a great entry point for franchise newcomers, the spinoff also promises to recapture the elements that pre-existing fans love so much about the parent series. Despite its brand-new roster of characters, fresh setting, and novel entertainment law focus, the legal drama will likely follow familiar narrative beats.This newness, combined with Korsh’s recognizable writing and approach, is the best possible outcome for theSuitsfranchise.Since spawning yet another reboot or season would feel tiring and unoriginal, the Los Angeles-set spinoff is the perfect path forward.
Suits LA
Suits LA follows Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who now represents influential clients in Los Angeles. As his law firm faces a critical juncture, Ted must navigate the challenges of a role he once disdained, balancing moral dilemmas with the demands of high-stakes legal battles.
