It’s official: Suits: LA, the much-hyped spinoff of USA Network’s iconic legal drama Suits, will not be returning for a second season on NBC. Headlined by Arrow star Stephen Amell and developed by original Suits creator Aaron Korsh, the show struggled to capture an audience despite heavy promotion and nostalgic cameos.
NBC had high hopes for the series, banking on the massive resurgence of the original Suits on Netflix to bring viewers to this new iteration. However, after a modest premiere, Suits: LA couldn’t maintain traction. Viewership plateaued around the 1 million mark in live linear ratings, even with efforts like a special Thursday night marathon and the return of fan-favorite characters Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), and Daniel Hardman (David Costabile).
While the show reportedly found more of its footing creatively as the season progressed, it wasn’t enough. Suits: LA failed to gain momentum on streaming platforms as well, a critical blow considering the original series’ success in that arena helped justify the spinoff in the first place.
This marks the second one-season Suits offshoot after Pearson faced a similar fate on USA Network.
The timing also plays a role. NBC is making room on its primetime slate ahead of taking on NBA coverage next season under its massive $2.5 billion-per-year deal. As a result, Suits: LA joins The Irrational, Found, Night Court, and Lopez vs. Lopez on the cancellation list.
Suits: LA followed Ted Black (Stephen Amell), a former federal prosecutor who shifts gears to represent high-powered clients in Los Angeles. Despite a compelling cast including Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, Bryan Greenberg, Maggie Grace, and others, the series couldn’t overcome its slow start.
Produced by UCP, the show had a strong production team behind it, including Korsh, Doug Liman, and David Bartis. But in the end, even returning stars and legacy brand recognition couldn’t keep it alive.
Would you have watched another season of Suits: LA if it had returned?
