Suits L.A.can finally solveSuits' biggest problem by doing things a little differently. TheSuitsspinoffcomes afterSuitsreceived a surprising revival in its popularity after the hit drama began streaming on Netflix. The resurgence came soon afterSuitswas added to Netflix in 2023, four years after its series finale in 2019. The show’s massive appeal has led to the creation of one of themost anticipated network shows of 2025,Suits L.A.
Since its release in 2011,Suitshas been revered as one of thebest legal dramas, and now with the premiere ofSuits L.A.close by, the flagship series may finally have some tough competition. However, despiteSuits' popularity,there has always been something slightly off about the show. Now, with the upcoming spinoff, the franchise can finally do a better version of the originalSuits.
Suits L.A. Can Be Suits Without Mike’s Unrealistic Secret
Suits L.A. Has A Completely Different Premise
WhereSuitsfocused on the legal duo between Mike and Harvey,Suits L.A.will have a completely different premise and will instead focus on Ted Black as the lead with a featured ensemble cast. InSuits L.A., Ted is a former prosecutor who becomes a defense attorney in criminal and entertainment law. This allows the legal drama to beSuitswithout its lie.Ted and his team are highly trained lawyers who actually attended law schooland have genuine experience practicing law.
Suits LA Has Already Avoided The Problem That Killed The Show’s First Spinoff 5 Years Ago
Suits LA may not be the first Suits spinoff show, but the new series is avoiding the mistake that killed Pearson after just one season.
As most of the writers onSuits L.A.are the same as the ones who worked onSuits, there is bound to be some overlap in the style of stories and characters that appear on the show. However,since the protagonists of the show are legitimate lawyers, it removes the unrealistic storyline that existed inSuitsregarding Mike’s secret. This way, theSuitsfranchise can finally do a different version ofSuitswithout removing what worked best in the show: the legal drama and character interactions in each scene.
Mike’s Secret & Photographic Memory Never Made Sense In Suits
Mike’s Lie Would Never Work Out In Real Life
Mike’s secret was a major drive for the show’s plot and character arcs, but it never really made any sense. He was a highly intelligent and skilled individual but lacked the necessary credentials to work at a high-end law firm. As a result, the fact that Harvey hired him over well-qualified candidates has always stood out as unrealistic.Suits’pilot episodeseems more like movie magic than anything else.
Suits L.A.is premiering on NBC on August 05, 2025, at 9 p.m. ET.
Giving thecharacters ofSuits L.A.proper credentials means thatSuits L.A.can avoidSuits' fate of being based on an unrealistic storyline. Mike’s secret made for great dramatic scenes and interesting plots, but its unlikely nature made the show’s premise hard to swallow.Suitsremains one of the best legal dramas, butSuits L.A.can finally fix its biggest problem by having the characters of the spinoff stay honest about their credentials.
Suits LA
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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.
