‘Suits LA’ – A Legal Drama That Lacks the Power of Harvey Specter
Alright, let’s talk about Suits LA . If you were hoping for a spin-off that captures the magic of the original Suits , well… you might want to manage those expectations. NBC’s attempt to reignite the Suits universe with Suits LA feels more like a desperate cash grab than a well-thought-out expansion.
Now, don’t get me wrong— Suits was a sensation. When it hit Netflix, it became a cultural phenomenon all over again, introducing a whole new generation to the fast-talking, sharply dressed, deal-making world of Harvey Specter and Mike Ross. But Suits LA ? It just doesn’t have that same fire.
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Let’s break it down. The show introduces us to Ted Black, played by Arrow star Stephen Amell. He’s a former federal prosecutor who now runs a law firm in Los Angeles alongside his business partner, Stuart Lane. The story kicks off with a dramatic explosion in New York back in 2010, then jumps to present-day LA, where Ted is still haunted by his past. There’s office drama, power struggles, and high-stakes cases, but something just feels… off.
One of the biggest issues? The characters. None of them have that undeniable presence we got from Gabriel Macht’s Harvey Specter or the chemistry that Harvey had with Mike Ross. Even when Suits got repetitive, the dynamic between its leads kept us hooked. Here, we don’t get that same spark. Ted Black is supposed to be our new leading man, but he comes across as a generic, brooding protagonist. The supporting cast tries, but without strong writing and compelling relationships, it’s hard to care.
And then there’s the storytelling. The show jumps between past and present, which could have worked if done right, but instead, it just feels messy. Half of the time, we’re trying to figure out why we should even care about Ted’s past rather than getting invested in his present. And let’s be real—entertainment law as a focus? It just doesn’t have the same punch as high-stakes corporate or criminal cases. Hollywood drama is fun, sure, but it doesn’t exactly scream must-watch legal thriller .
To make matters worse, Suits LA leans heavily on nostalgia, throwing in references and even cameos from the original show. But rather than feeling like a well-earned expansion of the Suits universe, it feels like a cheap trick to keep viewers engaged. Even the flashy LA setting can’t distract from the fact that the show lacks a clear identity.
At the end of the day, some things are better left untouched. Suits was lightning in a bottle—trying to recreate that magic without the right formula just doesn’t work. If you’re a die-hard Suits fan, you might check out Suits LA just to see what it’s about. But if you’re hoping for something that matches the brilliance of Harvey Specter’s legendary one-liners and sharp deal-making, you’re probably going to be disappointed.
So, is Suits LA worth your time? Honestly, it’s a tough sell. It doesn’t have the gripping cases, the iconic characters, or the electric dialogue that made Suits such a hit. It’s missing that edge—that charisma that made us root for Harvey and Mike in the first place. Maybe it’ll find its footing in later episodes, but for now, Suits LA feels like a courtroom case that should’ve been dismissed before it even started.
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