The TOI Entertainment Desk of The Times of India provides insight on upcoming show “Suits LA” as spin-off series to the well-loved television program “Suits”. Suits aired in 2011 quickly creating a loyal fanbase and this new iteration aims to improve upon many shortcomings with new plots and creative talent as source confirms .
Suits LA Shifts Focus From New York City to Los Angeles Featuring Four Core Protagonists
While original Suits was often praised by fans the program primarily centered on Mike Ross played by Patrick Adams and Harvey Specter and in later seasons even after Adams exited the story always had a hard time separating from this duo dynamic. Suits LA will be set in Los Angeles and introduce four lawyers Ted Black acted by Stephen Amell Stuart Lane acted by Josh McDermitt Erica Rollins played by Lex Scott Davis and Rick Dodson acted by by Bryan Greenberg as core cast members for upcoming program instead of a core pair. The program offers a dynamic shift offering more storyline options over the typical single couple focus which fans expressed a feeling of staleness after nine seasons.
Avoiding Narrative Pitfalls of Original Series “Suits” by expanding Narrative Focus With More Protagonists
The structure of Suits LA aims to prevent over reliance on specific actors and allows a better look into supporting characters. Characters Jessica Pearson and Louis Litt never reached their potential in the original series due to narrative limitations but this new setup looks like to address such issues. Jessica Pearson a powerful woman who worked to become name partner did not have a long running storyline on the program despite viewer interest. Louis Litt who mentors new law recruits with precision and meticulous detail also lacked ample screen time with storylines too narrow in range for expansion of narrative focus.
Suits strong point remains in supporting roles characters such as Donna Paulsen Rachel Zane Katrina and Alex all were highly praised but received limited story development. These limited developments in supporting character depth shows the program's mistake by over depending on just Mike and Harvey which many times even bent legal practices at their law firm. When the Mike and Harvey partnership stories became boring the writing staff of Suits seemed unsure of ways to change focus on story when fans requested diversity in plots.
Suits LA Intentionally Differences From the Original Show’s Focus To Improve Storytelling
The new format of Suits LA with four lead roles separates it intentionally from original program design adding needed storyline expansions . Critics often make direct comparisons between spin-offs and their originating stories with fans using commonalities to accept or reject the show and this change aims to remove the prior structural elements from focus of comparison. By having four leads Suits LA seeks to create new dynamic relationships to keep the story engaging . It creates a narrative space where leads have unique impact and are not just limited in plot or supporting story focus which the original program struggled with.
Suis LA has a different vision of creative structure aiming to avoid focusing on one or two leading men by creating four leads who will have long running story developments to improve overall plot quality and storyline direction. This approach means characters in Suits LA are provided much needed long term development opportunities over multiple seasons that also creates the potential for character lead rotations and overall unique narrative flexibility.
Suits LA Story Synopsis: High Stake Legal Battles in Los Angeles and Celebrity Clientele
Suits LA’s story will follow Ted Black an ex-federal prosecutor who is presently representing influential clients in the city of Los Angeles. Ted's firm is going through a pivotal transition where he needs to reconcile previous disdain and embrace leadership qualities that he has ignored while in high stakes legal cases. Loyalties between co-workers of the new team are tested. Suits LA includes events which led Ted from his prior life which will be slowly uncovered over future episodes.
Reprising Original Roles and New Celebrity Roles To Expand Upon the Universe
Gabriel Macht known for portraying Harvey Specter will have cameo appearances during the first three episodes in Suits LA providing unique perspective from original cast. Ted Black the lead character played by Stephen Amell will have multiple celebrity clients that will add new element into the ongoing plot. Suits L.A. will center in Los Angeles’ entertainment law environment while highlighting big stars in Hollywood.
Stephen Amell from “Arrow” explained in interview that several celebrities will exist within the narrative for Suits L.A.. The Hollywood clientele includes Tom Hanks Matt Damon Leonardo DiCaprio and even Denzel Washington. Denzel Washington created a photo with Stephen Amell's Ted Black character at a basketball game to give the program extra authenticity. Denzel Washington who previously played a large role in Gladiator 2 made this photo as good will gesture showing connection of Hollywood to the entertainment based series.
Potential Future Cameos and Fictional Characters Will Maintain Focus On Legal Side of Show
Though a photo of Denzel Washington shows him in the world of Suits L.A. Stephen Amell states that any cameo by Denzel at this point is merely a wish but very unlikely. The first episode of Suits LA will feature the late actor John Amos from “Good Times” providing a moment of history for show fans. Charles Barkley and Michael Phelps had past cameos in original Suits. Suits LA is focusing on representing real world issues by the high profile stars located in Los Angeles.
Viewers of Suits LA should be prepared to see many more fictional stars and legal personalities with digital photography likely being used in lieu of real live interactions with real celebrity figures. Stephen Amell mentions that signed photographs of real-life famous personalities by his character could potentially serve as background scenery to provide realistic elements while not necessarily taking away plot or theme of the legal series. The program expects a debut on NBC Sunday February 23 9 pm ET/PT with more info confirmed on storyline characters and casting in lead up to its premiere with Tanusree De offering further information.