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)
Production Story (5)
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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)
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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.
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Characters & Cast (2)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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)
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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.
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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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