TV SERIES · 2011–2019 · USA
Suits
- Created by
- Aaron Korsh
- Network
- USA Network
- Seasons
- 9
- Episodes
- 134
- Studio
- Hypnotic, UCP, Untitled Korsh Company
28 archived facts 6 topics 2 sources Last reviewed Oct 2026
While running from a drug deal gone bad, Mike Ross, a brilliant young college-dropout, slips into a job interview with one of New York City's best legal closers, Harvey Specter. Tired of cookie-cutter law school grads, Harvey takes a gamble by hiring Mike on the spot after he recognizes his raw talent and photographic memory.
28 Interesting Facts About Suits
Interesting Facts (4)
- #001
Although his character Louis Litt is a devoted cat lover, Rick Hoffman is actually allergic to them.
- #002
The favorite show of both Michael Phelps and Charles Barkley. Both expressed their love for the show and were therefore offered roles.
- #003
Gabriel Macht (Harvey Specter) and Patrick J. Adams (Mike Ross) made their directorial debuts in Season 4, with Macht directing Episode 11, Enough Is Enough (2015), and Adams directing Episode 14, Derailed (2015).
- #004
D.B. Woodside and Rachael Harris play Jeff Malone and Sheila Sahz respectively but never share a scene. They also star on Lucifer (2016), where many of their scenes are together.
Production Story (5)
- #005
The role of Jessica Pearson (Gina Torres) was originally written as a male character, but both the studio and the network suggested creator Aaron Korsh change the gender.
- #006
The character of Rachel Zane, played by Meghan Markle, was originally to be called Rachel Lane. When it became clear that was too similar to someone else's name, creator Aaron Korsh renamed the character to Rachel Zane, after casting director Bonnie Zane.
- #007
Contains a major spoiler — show
Louis Litt talking to his never-seen assistant Norma was inspired by the character FBI Agent Dale Cooper, played by Kyle MacLachlan, in the TV series Twin Peaks (1990).
- #008
Contains a major spoiler — show
Following Meghan Markle's engagement to Prince Harry, it was revealed that she had been written out of Suits over a year prior to the announcement. Aaron Korsh, the show's creator, said: "I knew from a year ago that this relationship was burgeoning and I had a decision to make...the only way to write a character out like that would be if they got hit by a bus or something."
- #009
Korsh's agent convinced USA Network executive Alex Sepiol that he would like the characters even though the series was neither a procedural nor what the network typically did; Sepiol approved the script, Hypnotic Films & Television joined the project, and USA bought the script after the pitch.
Behind the Scenes (9)
- #010
Some of the prints that hang on the wall in Rachel Zane's office in season 3 are the work of Patrick J. Adams, who plays Mike Ross.
- #011
During a UN panel debating the gender gap, Meghan Markle spoke out about refusing to film certain scenes in Suits which featured her appearing in nothing but a towel because she felt they were gratuitous or devalued her worth.
- #012
The miniature bike Harvey Specter has in his office is the Brough Superior SS100 (1932), made by Minichamps in 1:6 scale. This was the motorcycle T.E. Lawrence (also known as "Lawrence of Arabia") was riding when he was killed.
- #013
The sharp suits worn by Harvey Specter are the "Windsor" model by American fashion designer Tom Ford. They are characterized by wide peak lapels and a British-style ticket pocket on the jacket.
- #014
The set used for the law offices was previously used for the offices in Season 2, Episode 8 of USA's show White Collar, with many of the office scenes in White Collar shot at Donna Paulson's desk and Harvey Specter's office.
- #015
In the episodes Sucker Punch (2012) (Season 2, Episode 7), Rewind (2012) (Season 2, Episode 8) and High Noon (2012) (Season 2, Episode 10), Jacinda Barrett made an appearance as Zoe Lawford. Barrett is married in real life to Gabriel Macht, who plays Harvey Specter.
- #016
Contains a major spoiler — show
The whole view of the city landscape in the background of the main characters' offices is not real. Rather, they are curtains.
- #017
A deleted scene from the Suits pilot featuring Victor Garber as Phillip Hardman leaked onto YouTube. It was cut during script rewrites and showed that Hardman retired from the firm of his own accord.
- #018
Although the scene was removed for American audiences, British viewers saw it when Suits first aired, and it continues to appear in reruns.
Characters & Cast (2)
- #019
Rick Hoffman's character Louis Litt is the "butt monkey" of many storylines, a position reinforced by Hoffman's apparent short stature. However, Hoffman actually isn't particularly short, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall (precisely the average height for an American male of any race) — it's just that many of his costars are tall. Sarah Rafferty is also 5'9" and Gina Torres stands an imposing 5'10", and both ladies typically wear heels as well. Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams both stand an even 6 feet. Even Meghan Markle is 5'6", and wearing heels she appears to be about as tall as Hoffman.
- #020
In season 9, Katrina Bennett comments to Donna that she decided to take a ballet class because she used to dance when she was younger. In real life, Amanda Schull (Katrina) started out as a professional ballet dancer before landing a lead role in the ballet romantic comedy Center Stage, which cast several professional dancers in leading and supporting roles.
Easter Eggs & References (5)
- #021
Louis Litt pronounces Order of the Coif in the French way ("kwaff"). However, U.S. lawyers actually say it "koyf."
- #022
The series frequently quotes A Few Good Men (1992), written by Aaron Sorkin, who also wrote and created The West Wing (1999). Harvey's secretary, Donna, is a tribute to The West Wing's Donna Moss. Although the characters don't share every aspect, they have the same relationship with their boss. Both shows also starred Dulé Hill.
- #023
All three names from Robert Zane's law firm came from people involved in the production of Suits. Zane comes from casting director Bonnie Zane, David Kaldor is named for editor David Kaldor, and Ellen Rand is the name of a production executive from the show's production company, UCP.
- #024
In Season 2, Rachel (Meghan Markle) asks Mike (Patrick J. Adams), "Is it so hard to believe that my father is black?" In real life, Markle's mother is black, not her father.
- #025
Contains a major spoiler — show
Louis Litt discovers that Mike Ross did not attend Harvard because he did not recognize Louis's Order of the Coif key. In real life, Harvard does not have a chapter in the Order of the Coif; so if the show took place in the real world, then Louis could not have received this honor.
Life & Family (3)
- #026
Gabriel Macht, who plays Harvey Specter, and Sarah Rafferty, who plays Donna Paulsen, are best friends in real life. They have known each other since 1993, and Macht is the one who suggested her for the role of Harvey's loyal and faithful assistant.
- #027
Stephen Macht, who plays Professor Gerrard, is the real-life father of Gabriel Macht, who plays Harvey Specter. Gabriel Macht's inspiration to become a producer on the series and take control in areas such as the casting department came when he was watching Whose Line Is It Anyway? (2009), a comedy show where actor and singer Gustavo Goulart is responsible for many departments at the same time. Macht noticed that it gave a special mark to the project, so he decided to take more control of his series too.
- #028
Contains a major spoiler — show
Following the announcement that Meghan Markle, who plays Rachel Zane, was to marry Prince Harry, her onscreen husband, Patrick J. Adams, who plays Mike Ross, posted a playful tweet: "She said she was just going out to get some milk." He later followed it up with: "Playing Meghan's television partner for the better part of a decade uniquely qualifies me to say this: Your Royal Highness, you are a lucky man and I know your long life together will be joyful, productive and hilarious. Meghan, so happy for you, friend. Much love."
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