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Suits

Suits is an American legal drama television series created by Aaron Korsh that originally aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019.

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Suits is an American legal drama that aired on USA Network from 2011 to 2019, following a top Manhattan lawyer and his brilliant associate who hides a secret.

What it is

Created by Aaron Korsh, Suits is set in a New York City corporate law firm. It centres on Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht) and Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a college dropout with a photographic memory who works as a lawyer without a degree. The series ran for nine seasons and concluded in 2019.

Why it matters

After its original run, Suits became a massive streaming hit, especially on Netflix in the U.S., where it was one of the most-watched shows in 2023 and 2024. For Canadian viewers, the series has extra relevance because Meghan Markle, who played Rachel Zane, is Canadian-born.

Key details

The main cast includes Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Gina Torres, Rick Hoffman, Meghan Markle, and Sarah Rafferty. In season 6, Mike Ross is caught and sentenced to two years in prison. The show is available on Netflix, Peacock, and other services.

In short

  • Legal drama about a lawyer and his associate hiding a secret.
  • Ran for 9 seasons on USA Network from 2011 to 2019.
  • Became a streaming hit on Netflix years after ending.
  • Features Canadian-born Meghan Markle in a main role.
Canadian angle

Suits has been widely watched in Canada through streaming and television availability, and its broader popularity matters to Canadian viewers because Meghan Markle, who played Rachel Zane, is Canadian-born.

Quick questions

How many seasons of Suits are there?
There are 9 seasons of Suits.
What happened to Mike Ross in Suits?
In season 6, Mike is caught and sentenced to two years in prison.
Is Suits coming back for a new season?
No new season has been announced; the original series ended in 2019.

Sources

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suits_(American_TV_series)
    Supports: Mike Ross is sentenced to two years in prison in season 6; Jessica leaves for Chicago.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/
    Supports: Suits is a lawyer show and its series dates.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/plotsummary/
    Supports: Plot summary describing Harvey, Donna, Louis, Alex, and the firm dynamics.
  4. Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/tv-reviews/suits
    Supports: Premise; cast including Mike, Harvey, Jessica, Rachel, Donna, and Louis.
  5. BBC — https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20230815-how-suits-became-tvs-most-popular-show
    Supports: Series premise, cast, and streaming resurgence on Netflix and Peacock.
  6. Netflix Tudum — https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/suits-season-1-recap
    Supports: Mike Ross setup, main cast, and that the secret is revealed by the end of season 1.
  7. ScreenRant — https://screenrant.com/db/tv-show/suits/
    Supports: 9 seasons, 2011-2019, creator Aaron Korsh, network USA, cast and streaming services.
  8. Rotten Tomatoes — https://www.rottentomatoes.com/tv/suits
    Supports: Synopsis, creator, network, rating, genre, release date, and streaming availability.