Suitswas a series ahead of its time, as evidenced by its recent resurgence on Netflix in recent years. The original’s success in recent years triggered a Hollywood-set spin-off,Suits LA. However, the show has struggled to click with audiences, kicking off to a slower ratings start than anticipated. In a bid to correct that slow start, NBC has decided to roll out a Thursday nightSuits LAtakeover scheduled for March 27. The move will see the legal drama replace previously scheduled reruns of NBC’s regular Thursday drama lineup, perDeadline.
Whilethe premiere of the spin-off is not gaining as much momentum as its predecessor, this marathon move by NBC will not have the network airing the pilot episode. Instead, the network has opted to air the spinoff’s latest trio of episodes, Episode 3 (“He Knew”), Episode 4 (“Batman Returns”) and Episode 5 (“You’re on Your Own”). Episode 5 will air its original telecast this Sunday, March 23, ahead of the marathon the following Thursday. Ultimately, the move might prove to be a masterful way to help fans of the original connect to the spinoff, as the trio of episodes are all helmed by OGSuitsdirectors. Also,the return of Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specterin Sunday’s episode, Batman Returns, might also help boost interest in the spinoff. His influence on the franchise is already being felt, asSuits: LAgot a ratings uptick for the first time since the premiere.
What Is ‘Suits LA’ About?
Suits LAfollows Ted Black, played byStephen Amell, a former federal prosecutor from New York, who has reinvented himself by representing the most powerful clients in Los Angeles and Hollywood. His firm is at a crisis point, afterhe is betrayed by close allies in Stuart Lane(Josh McDermitt) and Rick Dodson (Bryan Greenberg). to survive, he must embrace a role he has held in contempt his entire career. Joining the aforementioned stars, the series also starsLex Scott Davisas Erica Rollins,Rachelle Gouldingas Samantha Railsback, andTroy Winbushas Kevin, among others.
OriginalSuitscreatorAaron Korshserves as creator and executive producer noSuits LA.David Bartis,Doug Liman,Gene Klein,Anton Cropper,Genevieve Sparling,Rick MuirraguiandJon Cowanalso executive produce the spinoff. Besides employinga unique approach to its storytelling, doing so through a medium of consistent flashbacks,Suits LAalso has some else going for it. The show has already seen a number of celebrity guest stars walk through its doors, fromJohn Amos, toBrian Baumgartner, andPatton Oswalt, with the promise ofeven more to come.
Tune in to NBC on Sundays towatch new episodes ofSuits LAand find out. Catch up onPeacockin the US.
Source:Deadline
