Suits is an American drama television series created and written by Aaron Korsh.
The series, nominated for several awards, is set in a fictional law office in New York City and stars Mike Ross, played by Patrick J. Adams, and Harvey Specter, by Gabriel Macht.
On the run from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a bright young college-dropout, accidentally walks into a job interview with one of New York's top lawyers, Harvey Specter.
With no exciting candidates, Harvey takes a chance hiring Mike after recognizing his raw talent and photographic memory.
Although Mike is a genius, he has much to learn about the law. However, his sympathy and concern for their cases will help remind Harvey why he went into law in the first place.
Mike's other office allies include the firm's top lawyer Rachel and Harvey's senseless assistant Donna.
Proving to be an irrepressible and indispensable duo for the practice, Mike and Harvey must keep their secret from everyone, including managing partner Jessica and Harvey's archenemy Louis, who seems determined to make Mike's life as hard as possible.
If you're looking for a good lawyer or workplace series and are fascinated by all the drama, you will be amazed by the list we have created for you!
Full of intrigue, fascinating cases and good humour, we bring you nine shows like Suits that you can't miss.
Take a look at the several options and choose the new show that will leave you hooked on the screen.
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OUR LIST OF SHOWS LIKE SUITS
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer is Mickey Haller, so called because he works out of his Lincoln town car. Based on the Michael Connelly novels, Haller's life is turned upside down when he inherits a high profile case that puts his life in danger.
Anatomy of a Scandal
Anatomy of a Scandal follows James Whitehouse a junior minister whose world is turned upside down when a personal and political scandal threatens to derail his life. A brilliant thriller starring Michelle Dockery and Sienna Miller.
Roadkill
Roadkill follows Hugh Laurie as Peter Laurence a politician untroubled by guilt or remorse as he seeks to further his own agenda in a bid to become Prime Minister. Solid four-part drama.
What/If
What/If is an interesting central mystery surrounded by tons of extraneous dullness. Should have been an intriguing show but falls flat and not as good as You or Dirty John.
White Collar
White Collar stars Tim DeKay as FBI Special Agent Peter Burke and Matt Bomer as Neal Caffrey, a highly intelligent con artist who works as Burke's informant.
With six seasons, there's plenty to binge on as Caffrey helps Burke catch dangerous white collar criminals.
It may be an unconventional and testy relationship but it works and makes for great drama if you're looking for shows like Suits.
The Good Wife
One of the best legal dramas made in recent times, The Good Wife and its spin-off, The Good Fight, are must-watch TV.
The show stars Julianna Margulies as Alicia Florrick, the wife of the State's Attorney, who returns to her career in law after a public involving her husband.
Needing to earn her own money, she rises through the ranks of the law firm she is not just an ace attorney. She is smart, independent, fiercely protective of her children, and much more than just a good wife.
How To Get Away With Murder
Just how do you get away with murder? Ask Annalise Keating (Viola Davis) a law professor at a prestigious University who, with five of her students, becomes entwined in a murder plot.
Created by Peter Nowalk, and produced by Shonda Rhimes, this is an award winning complex legal drama that has it all.
It's gritty, tension filled and will leave you hitting the ‘next episode' button until you have binged all six seasons.
Goliath
Starring Billy Bon Thornton, Goliath is a legal drama on Amazon Prime.
Billy McBride is a down-and-out lawyer seeking redemption. He spends more time drinking than he does meeting his clients.
But when he agrees to take on a wrongful death case, he must go up against legal system where the scales of justice have never been more heavily weighted toward the rich and powerful.
Damages
If you're looking for shows like Suits then look no further than Damages. Patty Hewes (Glenn Close) is a brilliant, ruthless lawyer who has just taken on her newest protégée, Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne, Physical).
Each of the five season features a major case that Hewes and her firm take on, from the point of view of both the law firm and an opponent.
The incredible cast includes Ted Danson, William Hurt, Marcia Gay Harden, Timothy Olyphant, Martin Short, Lily Tomlin, John Goodman, Ryan Phillippe (Big Sky), and John Hannah.
Is Suits Based On A True Story?
One of the things that many fans are not aware of is that Suits was, in fact, based on actual life events.
Before becoming a television writer, Aaron Korsh worked as an investment banker, which was the characters' occupation in his original plot.
According to him, the series was originally inspired by his real-life experiences on Wall Street.
In an interview, the director said that he started out writing only a play but quickly realised that the world of Wall Street would make an interesting series.
After moving permanently to the US, he eventually developed the show, and despite some changes in structure, it was clear that the basis remained the same.
Aaron Korsh also mentions that apart from the scenario, he actually worked with a man named Harvey and that a large part of the foundation of the series is also from that.
Has Harvey Specter Ever Lost?
With his shark-like, confident and arrogant reputation, Harvey Specter is considered the best lawyer in New York. He never loses a case in the series and scores multiple wins a day.
However, it should be noted that Suits is hypothetical and does not present an accurate picture of what a lawyer has to deal with and that not losing a case in an entire career is nearly impossible and unrealistic.
Where Was Suits Filmed?
Suits was filmed in Toronto.
The pilot episode was filmed in New York, where the series is set, but the rest was filmed in Toronto at Downsview Park Studios.
The sets were built to be identical to the New York law offices seen in the first episode.
The fictional law firm, Pearson Hardman, is based in the Skyscraper Bay-Adelaide Centre, which is featured extensively in the show.
Interestingly, to promote the series premiere, the USA had a preview showing of the pilot on June 2, 2011, in Hudson River Park and distributed free Häagen-Dazs Sundaes cones at the premiere.
Why Did Suits End After Season 9?
Although there has not been any official explanation given for the series ending, the truth is that audiences started to decrease since Megan Markle, who played Rachel Zane in the series, left to marry Prince Harry.
Series creator Aaron Korsh confirmed that season nine would be the last one and thanked the cast, crew and the fans for keeping the show running.
Despite that, it won't be the end for all the characters, as Gina Torre's character, Jessica Pearson, will return in the spin-off series Pearson, as she moves to Chicago to pursue a career in politics.
Although Suits is formally over, and there will be no season 10, the show has ended with the idea that Mike and Harvey team up again for the greater good, as they work primarily in class-action lawsuits, making fans happy.
