NBC has officially canceled Suits LA after just one season. The legal drama spinoff, which moved the iconic courtroom battles from New York to Los Angeles, will air its remaining episodes this spring — but the May 18 finale will serve as the series’ swan song.
Despite Big Names, Suits LA Struggled To Find Its Audience
Created by Aaron Korsh, Suits LA starred Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a former federal prosecutor who reinvents himself in L.A. legal circles. The show hoped to build on the massive Netflix-fueled popularity of the original Suits series, which starred Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams and ran for nine seasons.
But even with NBC’s push and the return of original characters like Harvey Specter (Macht) and Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman), the spinoff never gained traction. Viewership rarely climbed above one million in live same-day ratings, and streaming numbers failed to make up the gap.
Guest Stars And Original Cast Cameos Couldn't Save The Show
In a last-ditch effort to boost ratings, NBC lined up a Suits LA takeover night featuring a three-hour marathon and a string of episodes with fan-favorite guest stars. Alongside Macht and Hoffman, the series also brought back David Costabile as Daniel Hardman.
Meanwhile, the show leaned into Hollywood flair with guest appearances from Patton Oswalt, Brian Baumgartner, Victoria Justice, and even Enrico Colantoni. None of it was enough to reverse the downward trend.
Legal Drama Fans Remained Unconvinced By The New Setting And Team
Suits LA tried to carve its own identity by focusing on a new firm and a fresh cast — including Lex Scott Davis, Josh McDermitt, and Bryan Greenberg. But critics and viewers alike noted that the chemistry and sharp writing that made the original series a cult hit were often missing.
Taking place in Los Angeles instead of New York, the tone shifted. Ted Black’s character arc mirrored Harvey Specter’s in some ways, but audiences didn’t connect with the cases or the internal drama of the new firm.
Cancellation Part Of Larger NBC Strategy Ahead Of NBA Deal
NBC’s decision to cancel Suits LA isn’t just about ratings. The network is making room for its massive new investment in live sports — specifically, the NBA. With a $2.5 billion deal in place, NBC plans to fill more prime-time slots with basketball games, cutting into the space once occupied by scripted shows.
Along with Suits LA, NBC also pulled the plug on The Irrational, Found, Lopez vs. Lopez, and Night Court. It’s the biggest scripted shakeup at the network since the pandemic era.
Will There Be A Suits Movie To Make Up For This?
While Suits LA won’t be returning, there’s still hope for fans of the original series. Aaron Korsh has floated the idea of a Suits reunion movie. And Rick Hoffman has made it clear he’d be interested in reprising Louis Litt one more time.
“How could somebody say no to a character that changed their life?” Hoffman said in a recent interview. With the momentum the original series still has on Netflix, a Suits movie isn’t just possible — it may be the next best way to give the franchise a proper send-off.
Final Verdict: Suits LA Wasn't The Legacy NBC Hoped For
In the end, Suits LA joined Pearson in the category of one-season Suits spinoffs. Despite a strong creative team, beloved source material, and strategic guest appearances, the show never found its footing. Whether it was the change in location, the new cast, or simply timing, the legal drama just didn’t stick.
But with a potential Suits movie on the horizon, this may not be the last time we step into the courtroom with Harvey, Louis, and the rest of the gang.