# Suits (2011)

> A brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory bluffs his way into a top New York City law firm as an associate to a star closer.

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## Facts

- Seasons: 9
- Episodes: 134
- Episode runtime: 42 min
- Status: Ended
- Genres: drama
- Created by: Aaron Korsh
- Network: USA Network
- Cast: Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Rick Hoffman, Sarah Rafferty, Amanda Schull, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, Dulé Hill, Katherine Heigl
- TMDB rating: 8.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1632701/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Tone: witty, glossy, fast paced, sardonic, uplifting

## What critics say

Audiences broadly consider Suits an acclaimed, sharply written legal drama carried by its charismatic leads and banter, with ratings holding steady across its run.

## Synopsis

Suits (2011-2019) is an American legal drama series created by Aaron Korsh for USA Network. Mike Ross (Patrick J. Adams), a brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory, slips into a job interview with Harvey Specter (Gabriel Macht), one of New York City's most feared legal closers. Harvey hires him on the spot, and Mike must keep his secret, a lack of any law degree, hidden from the firm while handling real client negotiations and corporate disputes. The engine of the show is the constant pressure of keeping up a bluff while proving his worth in deal rooms, boardrooms and courtrooms. Louis Litt (Rick Hoffman) and Donna Paulsen (Sarah Rafferty) add rivalry and loyalty inside the office, while Rachel Zane (Meghan, Duchess of Sussex) brings an outsider's perspective. The show runs nine seasons as a serialized, character-driven saga where each episode mixes case work with personal stakes. Set in present-day Manhattan, its tone is glossy, witty and fast, with sharp banter and polished power plays. Fans of The Good Wife, Ally McBeal and Better Call Saul will find resonance in its blend of legal maneuvering, charisma and secret-keeping.

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