Just a day after its US premiere, the highly anticipated Suits spin-off, Suits L.A., is hitting Australian screens. Channel 7 and 7plus are fast-tracking the series, with the first episode airing Monday, February 24th at 9:10 pm.
Here’s the Lowdown: Suits L.A. follows Ted Black (Stephen Amell), a former New York prosecutor who’s now a top lawyer in Los Angeles. His firm is on the brink, and he’s forced to take on a role he hates. In the first episode, airing February 24th, Ted and his partner Stuart Lane (Josh McDermitt) are merging with a firm run by Ted’s ex. Associates Rick (Bryan Greenberg) and Erica (Lex Scott Davis) are fighting for positions, and a snag in the merger forces Ted back into his old prosecutor role.
What This Means Now: Australian fans of the original Suits, which gained huge popularity on streaming services, can watch the new series almost immediately after its US debut. This rapid broadcast demonstrates Channel 7’s commitment to securing sought-after international content.
The Bigger Picture: The original Suits aired on the USA Network, and became an unexpected streaming juggernaut. Suits L.A. builds on the existing Suits franchise, hoping to replicate its success. The quick turnaround by Channel 7 signals a competitive streaming and broadcast landscape, where securing popular content and delivering it quickly is critical to attracting viewers. The show focuses on high-stakes legal drama, personal conflicts, and a past that comes back to haunt the main character.
