Well, that didn’t last long. NBC has officially axed Suits LA after only one season on the air. The spinoff debuted in February 2025 with some decent buzz and will wrap things up for good on May 18. Despite being part of the well-loved Suits universe, the show just never caught on, and NBC didn’t see enough reason to keep it around for round two.
If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is. Suits LA now joins Pearson, the short-lived 2019 spinoff centered around Jessica Pearson, in the “nice try” corner of TV history. Turns out, spinning off a hit show isn’t as easy as just switching zip codes and hoping for the best.
What Was Suits LA Even About?
Unlike the OG Suits, which thrived on high-powered drama in New York skyscrapers, Suits LA shifted the legal action to the West Coast. The story followed Ted Black (played by Stephen Amell), a former federal prosecutor from NYC who tried to reinvent himself by representing big-name clients in sunny Los Angeles.
The twist? Ted wasn’t just lawyering; he was suddenly in charge. He found himself running a struggling law firm and dealing with all the headaches that come with leadership, something he’d spent most of his career avoiding. It was about a guy trying to keep it all together while adjusting to a new professional and personal world.
The cast rounded out with Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg. And in a clear attempt to tap into Suits’ nostalgia, the show brought back a few familiar faces, Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), and Daniel Hardman (David Costabile), for guest spots. It was a nice gesture for longtime fans, but apparently, it wasn’t quite enough.
Why Didn’t It Work?
Despite the brand recognition, Suits LA didn’t exactly set the world on fire. Ratings were, to put it kindly, underwhelming. The show never managed to pull in more than a million live viewers, and it didn’t gain much traction on streaming either, which was a surprise, given that the original Suits has been everywhere lately, from Netflix to Peacock.
Critics weren’t too kind, either. Some appreciated the change of scenery and new characters, but many felt the show lacked the bite and energy that made Suits such a cultural force. The writing didn’t land as sharply, the cases felt meh, and that signature snappy banter? Mostly MIA. It just didn’t have the same spark.
In the end, Suits LA fell flat where it needed to shine—and NBC took notice. The network is also cleaning house in other areas, canceling The Irrational, Night Court, and Lopez vs Lopez as part of a broader programming shakeup. Word is they’re making room for more NBA coverage and trying to retool their lineup for a changing TV landscape.
Is This the End for Suits?
Not necessarily. While Suits LA is done, there’s still chatter about a possible reunion movie that could bring the original gang back together. Creator Aaron Korsh has hinted at the idea, and both Gabriel Macht and Rick Hoffman have said they’re down if the opportunity arises.
Nothing’s official yet, but given how well Suits is performing on streaming, NBC might just be tempted to cash in on that renewed interest, especially if fans keep asking for more Harvey, more Louis, and, honestly, just more of that vibe.
Final Thoughts
At the end of the day, Suits LA is another example of how tough it is to recapture lightning in a bottle. The original series had a unique charm, clever dialogue, juicy conflicts, and strong chemistry that is hard to replicate. The spinoff had the name, but not the heat.
As the last few episodes air through mid-May, fans can still tune in to see how Ted’s story wraps up. And who knows, maybe this isn’t goodbye forever. If that rumored reunion ever gets greenlit, we might get one last trip to the courtroom with the characters that started it all.
