Suits: LA had a rocky beginning, but by the time the final episode rolled around, it had started to show real promise-and left me genuinely wanting more. What began as a shaky spin-off slowly found its footing, revealing flashes of the sharp wit, character dynamics, and legal drama that made the original Suits such a hit. Unfortunately, it seems the show wasn't given enough room to grow, which is a shame considering how much potential it showed by the end.
One of the most noticeable issues with Suits: LA was its pacing in the early episodes. A significant amount of time was spent establishing backstories-sometimes at the expense of forward momentum. While understanding a character's motivations and past is important, the show leaned a little too heavily on exposition, bogging down the narrative and making it hard for viewers to fully connect with the present-day storylines. The main character's traumatic past, the firm's murky ethical history, and various unresolved issues were all introduced early on, but rather than being woven naturally into the plot, they were dumped in a way that felt more like catching up than storytelling.
That said, once the show started moving past the setup and into actual legal cases, it began to shine. The courtroom scenes became more engaging, the dialogue sharper, and the character interactions more authentic. There were clear attempts to recapture the clever banter and morally gray decisions that made Suits compelling, and at times, Suits: LA managed to hit those notes well. By the time the finale aired, the characters felt more grounded, and the storylines had more emotional weight and legal complexity.
Casting-wise, the show had potential. The lead brought a quieter intensity compared to Harvey Specter's bold charisma, which created a different but interesting tone. Supporting characters also began to come into their own, especially in the latter half of the season. You could sense the beginnings of strong chemistry between team members, and there were several subplot seeds that could have flourished if given more time.
The biggest disappointment isn't the show's rocky start-it's the decision to pull the plug just as things were improving. Canceling Suits: LA now feels premature. It's not uncommon for a spin-off series to take a few episodes-or even a full season-to hit its stride. Just look at how many shows go from mediocre beginnings to cult favorites once the writers find their rhythm and the actors settle into their roles. There's every reason to believe Suits: LA could have followed that same trajectory.
Rather than canceling the show outright, NBC (or whoever holds the rights) should strongly consider moving it to a streaming platform like Peacock. The original Suits saw a massive resurgence in popularity thanks to its availability on streaming, and Suits: LA could benefit from that same long-tail audience engagement. With the right marketing and a little patience, the show could build a loyal fan base. In fact, a slower-burn drama like this might thrive better in a binge-watch setting where viewers can stick with it long enough to see it improve.
In conclusion, while Suits: LA didn't come out of the gate with the same swagger as its predecessor, it was clearly evolving into something worthwhile. It deserved more time to develop, and it's frustrating to see that journey cut short just as it was getting interesting. Hopefully, this isn't the end for the Suits universe-because there's clearly more story to tell, and more viewers ready to watch it unfold.
