Suits L.A.will be noticeably different fromSuitsbut in a good way.NBC’sSuits spinoffwill follow a new crop of lawyers specializing in criminal and entertainment law in Los Angeles. WhileSuits L.A.is neither a revival nor a prequel toSuits, it will still feature several aspects that turnedSuitsinto one of thebest legal dramas. The excitement of the new show has even madeSuits L.A.become one of themost anticipated network TV shows of 2025.
The creation ofSuits L.A.comes afterSuitsreceived a surprising resurgence in popularity after it moved to streamingin 2023. The spike in popularity acted as the basis for the creation of theSuits spinoffsinceSuitsended in 2019and could no longer continue its stories. Even thoughSuits L.A. is not a sequel, and will have notable differences fromSuits, the show’s dissimilarities are for the best. One ofSuits L.A.’s biggest differences might be the best thing about it.
Suits L.A. Follows Ted Black
WhileSuits L.A.will generally follow a group of criminal and entertainment lawyers, its main focus will be on Ted Black.Ted, played by Stephen Amell, is a former New York City prosecutorwho makes a career change to become a defense attorney in Los Angeles. His team will feature other lawyers at his successful law firm who will make upSuits L.A.’s ensemble cast. Other than Amell, Ted’s firm will be made up of Lex Scott Davis as Erica Rollins, Josh McDermitt as Stuart Lane, and Bryan Greenberg as Rick Dodson.
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The significance ofSuits L.A.having a lead actor with a supporting ensemble cast is that Ted’s story will be the focus of the show. While there will likely be some character arcs and personal plots of his colleagues,Suits L.A.has set up Ted as the series lead. His struggles and successes will be highlighted the most. Even theSuits L.A.teaser trailershows that Ted’s personal story overshadows his colleagues as he is the only character to appear in every clip.
Suits Was Defined By Harvey And Mike’s Friendship
Suits Would Be Nothing Without Their Iconic Friendship
One major aspect ofSuitsthat made it stand out was that it featured a duo as its main lead. Both Mike and Harvey were massively important characters in the show andtheir friendship was a large factor in explainingSuits' popularity. When Mike leftSuitsin season 8, and only returned briefly in season 9, his absence was felt immensely because his friendship with Harvey defined the show. Neither Harvey nor Mike were more important than the other, and that was key to the show’s longevity.
Mike only appears inSuitsseason 9 in episodes 5, 9, and 10.
Besides their friendship,Mike and Harvey also worked well together as professionals. When Mike joined Harvey’s firm inSuits’series premiere, it was clear from the beginning that their banter and chemistry would make them a great team. DespiteMike’s secret inSuits, his attention to detail and photographic memory, in combination with Harvey’s confidence and legal expertise, made them a fantastic duo. WhileSuits' Louis, Jessica, and Donna were also highly important characters, they did not compare to Harvey and Mike, who really elevatedSuits.
Why Suits L.A. Isn’t Following Suits’ Precedent of A Legal Duo
Suits L.A. Follows A Different Story
WhileSuitshas shown that a duo can be a great way to showcase a show’s characters, it is not the only way. AsSuits L.A.is aSuitsspinoff and will feature some similarities to the flagship series, having a singular protagonist is a great way to offer a different look at a similar story. Whereas Mike and Harvey were lawyers trying to elevate their careers by moving up a firm,Ted has his own firmand is dealing with other issues. In terms of his career, Ted is more similar to Jessica than Harvey.
Having Ted be the main character helps limit the similarities betweenSuitsandSuits LA.
IfSuits L.A.were to feature another duo, it would just seem like it was trying to mimicSuits.Suits L.A.is its own show and deserves the chance to shine even underSuits' overarching shadow of popularity.Suits L.A.’s Ted is already set to be similar toSuits' Harveyin terms of their arrogance, so having Ted be the main character helps limit the similarities betweenSuitsandSuits LA.HavingSuits L.A.feature a singular lead rather than a duo is also a great way for the franchise to try something new.
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.
