Suits
Suits is an American legal drama television series created by Aaron Korsh that originally aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019.
Suits is an American legal drama television series created by Aaron Korsh that originally aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019. It follows lawyer Harvey Specter and his associate Mike Ross, a gifted college dropout who practices law without a degree while hiding his secret from the firm. The series became a major streaming hit after later availability on Netflix and other platforms.
Premise
Suits is a legal drama set in a New York City corporate law firm. It focuses on Harvey Specter, Mike Ross, and their colleagues as they handle cases, power struggles, and the consequences of Mike’s secret.
Production and broadcast
The series was created by Aaron Korsh and originally aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019. It consists of nine seasons.
Cast
The principal cast includes Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter, Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross, Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson, Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt, Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, and Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen.
Reception and streaming
After its original run, Suits saw a major resurgence in popularity through streaming, especially on Netflix in the U.S. Reports from 2023 and 2024 describe it as one of the most-watched shows on streaming services.
Key facts
- The series centres on Harvey Specter, a top Manhattan corporate lawyer, and Mike Ross, who joins his firm despite not having a law degree.
- Mike has a photographic memory and is a college dropout who initially works by hiding his lack of legal credentials.
- The show ran for nine seasons and concluded in 2019.
- Core cast members include Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, and Sarah Rafferty.
- Mike is caught in season 6 and sentenced to two years in prison.
Suits has been widely watched in Canada through streaming and television availability, and its broader popularity matters to Canadian viewers because Meghan Markle, who played Rachel Zane, is Canadian-born.
Frequently asked questions
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suits_(American_TV_series)Supports: Mike Ross is sentenced to two years in prison in season 6; Jessica leaves for Chicago.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/Supports: Suits is a lawyer show and its series dates.
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/plotsummary/Supports: Plot summary describing Harvey, Donna, Louis, Alex, and the firm dynamics.
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/suitsSupports: Premise; cast including Mike, Harvey, Jessica, Rachel, Donna, and Louis.
- BBC — https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230815-how-suits-became-tvs-most-popular-showSupports: Series premise, cast, and streaming resurgence on Netflix and Peacock.
- Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/suits-season-1-recapSupports: Mike Ross setup, main cast, and that the secret is revealed by the end of season 1.
- ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/suits/Supports: 9 seasons, 2011-2019, creator Aaron Korsh, network USA, cast and streaming services.
- Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/suitsSupports: Synopsis, creator, network, rating, genre, release date, and streaming availability.