The recent news thatSuits L.A.could feature cameos from theSuitscast seems great, but it could actually risk damaging the show before it even has a chance to gain momentum. TheSuitsspinoffwill focus on Ted Black (Stephen Amell), a former prosecutor who decides to become a criminal defense lawyer as he and his firm specialize in both criminal and entertainment law. The show will not have any direct connections toSuitsbut planned cameos from several beloved originalactors.
Given the popularity ofSuits,Suits L.A.has transformed into one of themost anticipated new network TV shows for 2025. The excitement comes afterSuitsreceived a resurgence in popularity when it moved to streaming services. TheSuits L.A.premiere will be the first time theSuitsfranchise has released a new episode sinceSuits' finale in 2019. While the newSuits L.A.has a lot to owe toSuits, its potential original character cameos beyond Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter might cause more harm than good for the spinoff.
Suits L.A. Relying On Suits Cameos Could Reduce The Show To A Suits Extension
Suits L.A. Deserves To Be Viewed As Its Own Show
Cameos can be a great way to bridge two shows within the same franchise, especially when the flagship series is as popular asSuitsis. However, it also holds the biggest risk of all. If it features too manySuitscameos or relies on referencing stories from the original series too much,Suits L.A.could undeservedly be reduced to aSuitsextensionrather than be seen as its own show. AsSuits L.A.features an entirely new cast, it deserves a chance to shine on its own and prove that it can be just as good asSuitsis.
Suits L.A.premieres on NBC on Sunday, July 19, 2025, at 9 p.m. EST.
The cameos will be exciting at first, but as they are reduced with time, they may impactSuits L.A.’s ratings. If it’s just seen as aSuitsextension rather than an original show, then the cameos mighthurtSuits L.A.’s chances of standing out. The cameos might help at first but may lead to decreased viewership as time goes on, as the show begins to center on storylines centered on the newSuits L.A.cast.
Gabriel Macht’s Confirmed Suits L.A. Cameo Could Overshadow Stephen Amell’s Performance
Harvey Specter Is An Iconic Character Whereas Ted Black Is Still New
As Gabriel Macht is one of theconfirmedSuitsactors returning forSuits L.A., it will be hard to ignore his performance.Macht’s Harvey Specter is such an iconic characterthat his appearance on the show, no matter how minor, has a strong possibility of overshadowing Stephen Amell’s new performance as Ted Black. Rather than help boost popularity, the cameos could be part of the show’s demise.
Having the characters side by side may helpSuits L.A.’s case by distinguishing its characters from the original show,but having them share the screen for significant moments might just further prove the myth that the spinoff is not able to stand on its own.
Ted Black is already being framed as aHarvey Specter replacementin theSuitsrevival, which is not helping either. Having the characters side by side may helpSuits L.A.’s case by distinguishing its characters from the original show,but having them share the screen for significant moments might just further prove the myth that the spinoff is not able to stand on its own. As a result, cameos may be a dangerous game for theSuitsspinoff.
Harvey Specter’s Return In Suits LA Continues A Controversial Suits Trend That Started After Season 7
Gabriel Macht will reprise his role as Harvey Specter in Suits LA, meaning the spinoff series will continue a divisive franchise trend.
The gamble of cameos is not new to theSuitsfranchise. The same thing occurred inSuits' first spinoff,Pearson, which ended after one season.Pearsonwas meant to focus on Jessica’s new career in politics but ended up receiving unexpectedly low viewership, even with its cameos. Unfortunately, rather than focus on the new cast and characters ofPearson,the cameos ofSuits' original characters like Harvey and Louis overshadowed everything else.
How Suits L.A. Can Save Itself From Pearson’s Fate
Suits L.A. Still Has A Chance To Redeem Itself Even With the Cameos
Even withSuits L.A.’s planned cameos, the spinoff can still save itself from the early cancelation thatPearsonexperienced.Suits L.A.could minimize the cameos in comparison to the show’s other storylines so that the cameos do not take up the center stage of the spinoff. Macht is already confirmed to appear for a multi-episode arc, but beyond that,Suits L.A.should focus on crafting original storylinesso that Macht’s appearance does not take away from the rest of the series.
Using Macht’s cameos as a jumping board for conflict and tension is just one other way thatSuits L.A.could save itself from repeatingPearson’s mistakes.
It could also use the cameos to its advantage. Rather than use appearances as a way to solely bridge the gap betweenSuits L.A.andSuits, the NBC offshoot could use its cameos to propel its original storylines forward. Using Macht’s cameos as a jumping board for conflict and tension is just one other way thatSuits L.A.could save itself from repeatingPearson’s mistakes.
