Suits LA – Where Ambition Meets Heart on the West Coast
Fans are speculating whether Suits LA will capture the magic of its predecessor as the new spinoff brings the legal drama to the West Coast.
Suits first aired in 2011, quickly becoming one of the most-watched drama series of its time. The show’s combination of witty banter, and high-stakes courtroom battles helped it stand out in the legal drama genre. After Suits earned the title of the most-streamed show of 2023, the network greenlit the spinoff series.
time to take care of business. #SuitsLA premieres TONIGHT 9/8c on @nbc and streaming on @peacock. pic.twitter.com/vMKlIEGkBH
— Suits LA (@NBCSuits) February 23, 2025
While the original Suits focused on the cutthroat world of corporate law in New York City, Suits LA will shift its focus to an entertainment law firm. Another notable difference is the shift in character dynamics. In the 2011 original, the main character is a fake lawyer practicing law named Micheal Ross. Micheal Ross, portrayed by actor Patrick J. Adams, delivers a heartfelt performance that captured the hearts of many. It is still unknown whether he will make an appearance in the new spinoff.
With this in mind, Suits LA follows Ted Black, a prosecutor who uproots his life in the Big Apple to practice in a sunnier place. Stephen Amell will portray Ted Black, who is joined by new characters as he tries to escape his dark past. The announcement revealed that a new trio will join Ted Black on the big screen
Lex Scott Davis will portray Erica Rollins, an ambitious lawyer striving for a promotion, while Josh McDermitt will represent Ted’s close friend and firm partner, Stuart Lane. The final addition to the show is Rick Dodson portrayed by Bryan Greenberg, a driven attorney jockeying for power. Fans were thrilled to hear that Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter will make a much-anticipated cameo alongside the new characters.
In response, fans of the original show have taken to social media, warning others that the spinoff offers a different flavor. Even with this in mind, Suits LA is a drama you won’t want to miss. Viewers can catch the premiere of Suits LA on February 23rd, exclusively on NBC and Peacock.
