Why NBC Canceled 'Suits: LA' After Just One Season

‎NBC has officially canceled Suits: LA, the latest spinoff of the beloved USA Network legal dramedy Suits, after just one season. The 13-episode series will conclude with its season finale on May 18, The Hollywood Above confirmed.
‎'Suits LA.'
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‎Despite a heavily promoted return of Suits franchise favorites—including Gabriel Macht reprising his role as Harvey Specter and David Costabile as Daniel Hardman—the West Coast-set spinoff failed to gain traction. Rick Hoffman is also expected to appear in the remaining episodes as Louis Litt.
‎Launched as a fresh chapter in the Suits universe, Suits: LA introduced Stephen Amell as Ted Black, a charismatic entertainment lawyer navigating Los Angeles legal culture. The show debuted amid renewed interest in Suits, which experienced a massive resurgence in 2023 thanks to a breakout performance on Netflix. The original series shattered records, becoming the most streamed show of the year with nearly 58 billion minutes watched, according to Nielsen.
‎That success, however, did not extend to Suits: LA. Netflix opted not to acquire the spinoff, limiting its potential reach. Instead, the show aired on NBC, where it failed to mirror the original’s momentum. While Suits on Netflix sparked viral fanfare and cultural relevance, Suits: LA struggled to find an audience.
‎The cancelation is part of a broader programming overhaul at NBC, which also axed Lopez vs. Lopez, Night Court, The Irrational, and Found. The shake-up precedes NBC’s upfront presentation on Monday, as the network clears space in its lineup ahead of the NBA’s return to primetime broadcasts this fall.
‎With Suits: LA now joining its predecessor in retirement, the short-lived spinoff serves as a reminder that streaming success doesn’t always translate to broadcast revival.

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