Los Angeles, California — NBC has decided to terminate its legal drama “Suits LA,” which starred Stephen Amell and was a spinoff of the popular series “Suits” originally aired on USA Network. The show will conclude after just one season, following a lackluster performance in the ratings despite the network’s significant promotional efforts.
Created by Aaron Korsh, “Suits LA” was expected to capitalize on the success of its predecessor, but viewership numbers fell short of expectations. The series kicked off with a modest premiere, but subsequent episodes failed to attract a larger audience. NBC had implemented strategies to boost viewership, including bringing back original cast members like Gabriel Macht, who reprised his role as Harvey Specter in a three-episode arc, along with Rick Hoffman and David Costabile making appearances, but these efforts did not yield lasting results.
The network also arranged a special event featuring a three-hour marathon of “Suits” episodes to draw in potential viewers, but the ratings showed minimal improvement, remaining around the 1 million mark in Live+Same Day viewership. The move was further complicated by NBC’s ongoing need to clear its schedule for sports coverage, particularly the NBA.
This cancellation marks the second “Suits” spinoff to end after one season; the first was the 2019 series “Pearson.” Alongside “Suits LA,” NBC has also recently cut several other programs, including the dramas “The Irrational” and “Found,” as well as the comedies “Night Court” and “Lopez vs. Lopez.”
The central storyline of “Suits LA” revolved around Ted Black, portrayed by Amell, a former federal prosecutor who reinvents his career by representing Los Angeles’ elite. Facing a pivotal moment in his firm, Black navigates challenges that force him to reconsider values he once held dear.
The cast also included Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, Bryan Greenberg, and Maggie Grace, among others. Guest appearances featured notable actors such as John Amos, Victoria Justice, and Patton Oswalt.
Despite its connections to a well-known franchise, “Suits LA” struggled to establish a unique presence in a competitive television landscape. Korsh, who served as creator and executive producer, along with a team of fellow producers, aimed to reflect the complexities of legal life set against the backdrop of Los Angeles.
As the dust settles on another invalidated venture in scripted television, it remains to be seen how NBC will adjust its offerings moving forward.