Court's Adjourned: Suits LA Gets the Axe

In a surprising turn of events, NBC has officially cancelled Suits LA after just one season, confirming that the show will not return for a second go. The series, a spinoff of the fan-favorite dramedy Suits, was set to air its finale on May 18 as planned, but now marks its end prematurely.

From NYC to Tinseltown: The Premise of Suits LA

Suits LA took the familiar legal drama of the original series and shifted the scene from the bustling streets of New York to the glamorous backdrop of Los Angeles. Led by Stephen Amell as Ted Black, the show featured appearances from original series star Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter) and the beloved fan-favorite, Louis Litt, played by Rick Hoffman. The cast also included Josh McDermitt, Lex Scott Davis, and Bryan Greenberg.

The Original Suits: A Streaming Sensation

The original Suits, which launched in 2011 and ran for an impressive nine seasons, found renewed popularity in 2023 after being made available on Netflix. It captivated audiences once again, with a staggering 57.7 billion minutes watched in the U.S. alone this year. This surge in viewership reignited interest in the franchise and ultimately led to the creation of Suits LA.

A Legacy of Short-Lived Spinoffs

Interestingly, Suits LA is not the first spinoff to bite the dust. Pearson, centered on Jessica Pearson—played by Gina Torres—failed to grab long-term viewer attention, lasting only one season as well. It seems that the world of Suits spinoffs has struggled to keep audiences engaged.

The Door Might Still Be Open for More Suits!

However, fans of the franchise may have reason to be hopeful. Series creator Aaron Korsh hinted at a possible reunion movie, stating, "I was very satisfied with the way Suits ended, and at some point we might do a Suits movie... It's not an insane notion for us to someday do that." The enthusiasm is echoed by Rick Hoffman, who expressed his willingness to revisit his character if a movie were to happen.

Will We See the Return of Suits?

As the curtain falls on Suits LA, the possibility of a reunion movie leaves fans anticipating what’s next. With strong interest from both the creator and the cast, it seems the legal drama universe might have more stories to tell. Stay tuned!