NBC's legal drama spinoff, Suits LA, headlined by Stephen Amell, has seen a short-lived run. The spinoff of the long-running USA Network series Suits will not be returning for a second season, as NBC has made the decision to cancel the show after just one season.
With high expectations for the series, NBC and creator Aaron Korsh were hoping to strike gold with the spinoff. However, despite efforts to boost viewership, including bringing back original cast members like Gabriel Macht and Rick Hoffman, interest in the offshoot remained lackluster after an initial moderate premiere.
In a bid to attract more viewers, NBC even organized a Suits LA takeover with a marathon of repeats on a Thursday night. Yet, despite some minor week-to-week ratings improvements, overall viewership struggled to surpass the 1 million mark in Live+Same Day, both on linear and streaming platforms.
The cancellation of Suits LA marks the end of another one-season wonder in the Suits universe, following USA's Pearson. This latest cancellation comes as part of a series of axings at NBC, including dramas like The Irrational and Found, and comedies Night Court and Lopez vs. Lopez, as the network makes room for NBA coverage and reshuffles its programming lineup.
Set in Los Angeles, Suits LA follows Ted Black, played by Stephen Amell, a former federal prosecutor from New York who transitions into representing powerful clients in Hollywood. Facing a firm in crisis, Ted must confront a role he had previously disdained in his legal career to keep his practice afloat.
Alongside Amell, the series features a diverse cast including Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, Bryan Greenberg, Troy Winbush, Rachelle Goulding, Azita Ghanizada, Maggie Grace, and Alice Lee, with recurring appearances from Matt Letscher, Sofia Pernas, and Maggie Grace. Guest stars include notable names such as John Amos, Victoria Justice, Patton Oswalt, and Yvette Nicole Brown.
Despite the star-studded lineup, Suits LA failed to capture the same level of audience engagement as its predecessor, especially considering the massive success of the original Suits on Netflix. The decision not to renew the spinoff underscores the harsh reality of the entertainment industry, where even established franchises can struggle to find their footing.
As viewers bid farewell to Suits LA, they find themselves left with a cliffhanger, wondering what could have been if the series had been given a chance to evolve in a potential second season. While hopes for a renewal fade, fans can still catch the remaining episodes of Season 1 to witness the conclusion of Ted Black's journey on NBC's legal drama.
