Suits Cast
Suits follows Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout with a photographic memory, who talks his way into a job as an associate at a top corporate law firm despite never having attended law school. He works alongside Harvey Specter, one of New York City's best lawyers, and together they win cases while keeping Mike's secret.
Main Cast of Suits
Gabriel Macht
Harvey Specter
Patrick J. Adams
Mike Ross
Rick Hoffman
Louis Litt
Meghan Markle
Rachel Zane
Sarah Rafferty
Donna Paulsen
Gina Torres
Jessica Pearson
Amanda Schull
Katrina Bennett
Dulé Hill
Alex Williams
Complete Suits Cast Table
| Actor | Character | Role | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Macht | Harvey Specter | Senior Partner, best closer in NYC | 1-9 (All) |
| Patrick J. Adams | Mike Ross | Fake lawyer with photographic memory | 1-7, 9 |
| Rick Hoffman | Louis Litt | Senior Partner, Harvard graduate | 1-9 (All) |
| Meghan Markle | Rachel Zane | Paralegal, later lawyer | 1-7 |
| Sarah Rafferty | Donna Paulsen | Harvey's secretary, later COO | 1-9 (All) |
| Gina Torres | Jessica Pearson | Managing Partner | 1-6, 7 (recurring) |
| Amanda Schull | Katrina Bennett | Associate, later Senior Partner | 2-9 |
| Dulé Hill | Alex Williams | Senior Partner | 7-9 |
| Katherine Heigl | Samantha Wheeler | Senior Partner | 8-9 |
About Suits
Suits premiered on USA Network on June 23, 2011, and ran for nine successful seasons until September 25, 2019. Created by Aaron Korsh, the series became one of the most popular legal dramas on cable television and gained renewed popularity on streaming platforms.
The show is particularly notable for launching several careers, including that of Meghan Markle, who left the series after Season 7 to marry Prince Harry. The series has also spawned a spin-off, "Pearson," focusing on Jessica Pearson's political career in Chicago.
Legacy and Impact
Suits experienced a remarkable resurgence in 2023 when it became available on Netflix and Peacock, breaking streaming records and introducing the show to a new generation of viewers. This renewed interest has led to discussions about potential reunions and a new series, "Suits: LA," currently in development.
About Suits
Suits is a USA Network legal drama set at a fictional Manhattan law firm. The premise hinges on Mike Ross, a brilliant but uncredentialed young man who passes himself off as a Harvard-trained lawyer to land a job under Harvey Specter, the firm's most aggressive senior partner.
Tone and format
The show foregrounds quick, banter-heavy dialogue and weekly client cases more than courtroom procedure. Most stories are resolved in conference rooms and partners' offices through negotiation rather than trial verdicts. Long-running tensions among the firm's senior leadership and shifting alliances drive the seasonal arcs.
Casting
Gabriel Macht plays Harvey Specter, with Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross, Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane, Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen, Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt, and Gina Torres as managing partner Jessica Pearson. Later seasons brought in Katherine Heigl as a senior addition to the firm. The casting was central to the show's wide popular reach during the original run.
Streaming revival
Years after its finale, Suits became one of the most-watched titles on Netflix in several markets when the back catalogue was added to the service. That revival drove a renewed interest in the cast and led to spin-off development under the Suits brand.
Where to watch
Suits originally aired on USA Network. The full series is available on Peacock in the United States, with Netflix carrying the show in many other regions. International availability has shifted with NBCUniversal's licensing decisions.
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