Created by Aaron Korsh.
Suits premiered on June 23, 2011.
Distributed by Universal Content Productions (UCP), with the series originally airing on USA Network.
Suits TV Series Review
Suits is a legal drama about Harvey Specter and Mike Ross, who work together while hiding Mike’s secret.
Season 1, Mike starts his new job and learns to work with Harvey.
Season 2, Harvey and Mike face new cases and problems.
Season 3, the firm deals with changes, rivals, and personal issues.
Season 4, Mike faces career problems and difficult choices.
Season 5, Mike’s secret creates serious trouble for everyone.
Season 6, Mike fights to protect his future.
Season 7, Mike and Rachel plan their next step.
Season 8, new lawyers bring fresh challenges.
Season 9, the team faces its final problems and finds a satisfying ending.
CR Rating: 9/10.
Suits Actors
Gabriel Macht as Harvey Specter
DOB: January 22, 1972.
Bio: American actor and producer born in The Bronx, New York City.
He began acting as a child and later studied at Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Fine Arts, graduating in 1994.
He gained international recognition for playing Harvey Specter, one of television’s most charismatic and formidable fictional lawyers.
Role: Harvey Specter is one of New York’s most successful corporate attorneys and the central figure of the series.
He is confident, intelligent, competitive and known for finding ways to win difficult cases.
Harvey hires Mike Ross despite knowing that Mike never attended law school. Their secret becomes the foundation of the series.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-9 (134 eps).
Interesting Facts: Macht’s father, Stephen Macht, is also an actor and appeared in Suits as Professor Gerard.
Gabriel Macht also directed several episodes of the series during its run.
Notable Works: The Spirit, Love & Other Drugs, American Outlaws, The Object of My Affection.
Patrick J. Adams as Mike Ross
DOB: August 27, 1981.
Bio: Canadian actor, director, and photographer born in Toronto, Ontario.
He studied theatre at the University of Southern California and developed an extensive stage career before gaining worldwide recognition as Mike Ross in Suits.
Role: Mike Ross is a brilliant young man with an extraordinary photographic memory and an exceptional knowledge of the law.
After becoming involved in a drug deal and fleeing from the police, Mike unexpectedly meets Harvey Specter while trying to escape.
During what was supposed to be an interview for a different position, Mike impresses Harvey with his legal knowledge and memory.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-9 (111 eps).
Interesting Facts: Adams directed several episodes of Suits and also worked behind the camera as a producer.
Notable Works: Orphan Black, Friday Night Lights, A League of Their Own, The Right Stuff.
Rick Hoffman as Louis Litt
DOB: June 12, 1970.
Bio: American actor born in New York City.
He attended the University of Arizona before moving to Los Angeles to pursue acting.
He built his early career through supporting roles in film and television, with credits including Blood Work, Hostel, The Condemned, and Samantha Who?.
Role: Louis Litt is a brilliant but complicated attorney who specializes in corporate law.
He is initially presented as Harvey’s biggest professional rival and often feels threatened by Harvey’s success.
Louis is ambitious, emotional and extremely competitive, but he also cares deeply about the firm and the people who work there.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-9 (134 eps).
Interesting Facts: Hoffman has said that his experience working in restaurants before becoming an actor helped him understand Louis’s intense personality and workplace behavior.
Notable Works: Hostel, Blood Work, The Condemned, Samantha Who?
Sarah Rafferty as Donna Paulsen
DOB: December 6, 1972.
Bio: American actress born in New Canaan, Connecticut.
She studied English and theatre at Hamilton College before studying at the University of Oxford and earning a Master of Fine Arts degree from the Yale School of Drama.
Role: Donna Paulsen is Harvey Specter’s longtime executive assistant and one of the people who understands him better than almost anyone else.
Intelligent, confident, observant, and exceptionally perceptive, Donna has an unusual ability to read people and anticipate situations.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-9 (134 eps).
Interesting Facts: Rafferty and Gabriel Macht became close friends while working on Suits, and their real-life friendship helped their on-screen chemistry.
Notable Works: Grey’s Anatomy, Six Feet Under, Brothers & Sisters, All Things Possible.
Meghan Markle as Rachel Zane
DOB: August 4, 1981.
Bio: American former actress who became internationally known for playing Rachel Zane on Suits.
She studied theatre and international studies at Northwestern University and began her professional acting career with smaller roles in television and film.
Role: Rachel Zane begins Suits as a talented and ambitious paralegal at Pearson Hardman who dreams of becoming a lawyer.
Intelligent, determined, and highly competitive, Rachel initially struggles with the pressure of working toward a legal career while lacking the confidence to take the LSAT.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-7 (108 eps).
Interesting Facts: Markle left Suits at the end of Season 7. Her departure coincided with her engagement to Prince Harry, whom she married in May 2018.
Notable Works: Horrible Bosses, Remember Me, Get Him to the Greek, CSI: NY.
Gina Torres as Jessica Pearson
DOB: April 25, 1969.
Bio: American actress known for her work across science fiction, drama, and action productions.
She gained recognition through roles in Hercules: The Legendary Journeys, Xena: Warrior Princess, Alias, 24, Angel, and Firefly.
Role: Jessica Pearson is the formidable managing partner of Pearson Hardman and later Pearson Specter Litt.
Highly intelligent, disciplined, and politically savvy, Jessica built her reputation as one of New York’s most respected attorneys.
Seasons & Episodes: S1-7 (94 eps).
Interesting Facts: Torres left the regular cast after Season 6 and later led the spin-off Pearson, which continued Jessica’s story in Chicago.
Notable Works: Firefly, Angel, Pearson, Westworld, 24.
Amanda Schull as Katrina Bennett
DOB: August 26, 1978.
Bio: American actress and former professional ballet dancer.
She studied ballet and journalism at Indiana University before joining the San Francisco Ballet and training at the San Francisco Ballet School.
She made her feature-film debut as Jody Sawyer in Center Stage.
Role: Katrina Bennett is a highly ambitious attorney who initially works closely with Louis Litt.
Intelligent, determined, and exceptionally capable, Katrina can sometimes struggle with interpersonal relationships because of her direct and aggressive approach.
Seasons & Episodes: S2-9 (49 eps).
Interesting Facts: Schull was a professional ballet dancer before concentrating on acting. Her first major film role was Jody Sawyer in Center Stage.
Notable Works: Center Stage, 12 Monkeys, Pretty Little Liars, 9-1-1: Lone Star.
Wendell Pierce as Robert Zane
DOB: December 8, 1963.
Bio: American actor, producer, and community advocate.
He is best known for playing Detective William “The Bunk” Moreland on HBO’s The Wire.
Pierce has also enjoyed an extensive stage career and has performed in numerous theatrical productions.
Role: Robert Zane is Rachel Zane’s father and one of New York City’s most formidable corporate attorneys.
He initially works at a rival law firm and frequently finds himself competing against Pearson Hardman and later Pearson Specter Litt.
Seasons & Episodes: S2-9 (36 eps).
Interesting Facts: Pierce trained at Juilliard and received a Tony Award nomination for his performance in Death of a Salesman.
Notable Works: The Wire, Treme, Selma, Ray, Waiting to Exhale, Jack Ryan.
Dulé Hill as Alex Williams
DOB: May 3, 1975.
Bio: American actor and dancer best known for playing Burton “Gus” Guster on Psych and Charlie Young on The West Wing.
Hill began performing as a dancer before establishing himself as a successful television and film actor.
Role: Alex Williams is an experienced attorney and longtime friend of Harvey.
Before joining Harvey’s firm, Alex worked at Bratton Gould.
His relationship with Harvey becomes complicated because their professional histories are closely connected.
Seasons & Episodes: S7-9 (35 eps).
Interesting Facts: Hill is a trained dancer and performed tap dancing from a young age before becoming known primarily for acting.
Notable Works: Psych, The West Wing, She’s All That, The Wonder Years, Ballers.
Katherine Heigl as Samantha Wheeler
DOB: November 24, 1978.
Bio: American actress and producer who began her career as a child model before moving into acting.
She gained international recognition for playing Dr. Isobel “Izzie” Stevens on Grey’s Anatomy, a role that earned her a Primetime Emmy Award.
Role: Samantha Wheeler is a fearless and highly competitive attorney who joins the firm in Season 8.
She is a protégé of Robert Zane and shares Harvey Specter’s aggressive, results-driven approach to practicing law.
Samantha is confident, strategic, and willing to take significant risks to win cases.
Seasons & Episodes: S8-9 (26 eps).
Interesting Facts: Heigl began her acting career as a child and became a major television star through Grey’s Anatomy before moving into romantic comedies.
Notable Works: Grey’s Anatomy, 27 Dresses, Knocked Up, The Ugly Truth, Firefly Lane.
Aloma Wright as Gretchen Bodinski
DOB: March 10, 1950.
Bio: American actress with a long and varied career in television, film, and theatre.
Wright extensive television experience has included both recurring and guest roles across comedy and drama.
Role: Gretchen Bodinski becomes Louis Litt’s secretary after Donna moves into a different role within the firm.
Experienced, confident, outspoken, and highly capable, Gretchen is not easily intimidated by Louis’s demanding personality.
Seasons & Episodes: S5-9 (34 eps).
Interesting Facts: Wright’s career includes numerous medical-drama roles, most notably her recurring role in Scrubs.
Notable Works: Scrubs, Days of Our Lives, The Guest Book, Scandal, The Brothers.
Rachael Harris as Sheila Sazs
DOB: January 12, 1968.
Bio: American actress, comedian, and television performer known for her work across comedy and drama.
Harris also spent years performing with the Groundlings, the Los Angeles improvisational and sketch-comedy troupe, before building a successful screen career.
Role: Sheila Sazs is a Harvard-associated academic and administrator who has a long professional and personal history with Louis Litt.
Intelligent, organized, direct, and confident, Sheila is one of the few people capable of challenging Louis on equal terms.
Seasons & Episodes: S2-9 (28 eps)
Interesting Facts: Harris is an experienced improvisational and sketch comedian who performed with the Groundlings in Los Angeles.
Notable Works: The Hangover, Lucifer, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, New Girl.
More Actors
• Christina Cole as Dr. Paula Agard.
• Max Topplin as Harold Gunderson.
• Neal McDonough as Sean Cahill.
• David Costabile as Daniel Hardman.
FAQ – Suits TV Series
What is Suits about?
Suits follows Harvey Specter, a successful New York lawyer, and Mike Ross, a brilliant college dropout who secretly works as a lawyer without a law degree.
Is Suits a comedy or drama?
It is primarily a legal drama, although it also contains significant comedy and workplace humor.
Is Pearson connected to Suits?
Yes. Pearson is a direct spin-off of Suits and follows Jessica Pearson after she leaves New York for Chicago.
How many seasons and episodes are in Suits?
There are 134 episodes across all nine (9) seasons.
Where can I watch Suits?
All nine seasons are available on streaming services including Netflix and Peacock, depending on your country.
Conclusion
Suits is a stylish and entertaining legal drama with strong characters, smart dialogue, and plenty of workplace drama.
The series grows beyond its legal cases to explore friendship, loyalty, ambition, and personal growth.
While some later storylines are less consistent, the memorable characters and satisfying ending make Suits worth watching.