The ‘Suits‘ universe is expanding further after the sudden bump in its viewership on Netflix and Peacock. The sequel of the show, titled ‘Suits LA‘ is set to start production with fresh faces for the cast. Headed by the original show makers, the sequel will follow legal drama set in a different location, with new characters.
In ‘Suits LA‘, Stephen Arnell will be playing the lead protagonist named Ted Black. Though there would not be any Harvey Specter on the show, there are some things that the new lead character Ted will share with the iconic character.
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Harvey Specter and Ted Black Have The Same Roots And A Similar Journey
After its resurgence on Netflix in 2023, ‘Suits’ caught the attention of old fans and new. The resurgence also quite naturally triggered discussions of a revival or a reunion of the show’s cast. The creative mind behind the legal show, Aaron Korsh initially hesitated. But eventually, he could not disappoint his fans as NBC Universal is executing a fresh idea — a spinoff of the show set in Los Angeles.
‘Suits: LA’ would venture into a law firm specializing in entertainment law. ‘Suits: LA’ introduces Ted, a former federal prosecutor from New York, navigating the glamorous yet cutthroat world of law in LA. While many details about the show’s narrative have not been made public yet, there are a few similarities that both Ted Black and Harvey Specter would share.
It is clear that his past holds secrets that are similar to Harvey Specter’s journey to being a top lawyer. Like Harvey, Ted also leaves a job in New York.
Harvey Specter rose to fame after going through a difficult journey from the New York County District Attorney’s Office to Pearson Hardman. What made it worse was the moral dilemmas he faced while making these decisions.
Similarly, Ted’s decision to abandon his roots in New York for a fresh start in LA suggests a tale ripe with drama similar to what Specter faced in his life.
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Harvey and Ted Both Have Trouble Dealing With Their Emotions
Moreover, both Harvey and Ted have a hard time dealing with emotions and attachments. In ‘Suits’ Harvey was a detached individual for the longest time until his friends and well-wishers finally broke down his walls.
Similarly, Ted will have a troubled approach towards matters of the heart — which possibly points to some romantic and emotional oscillations on the show. A rumor also suggests that a female character named Rebecca may assume an important role in the story narrative — possibly a romantic one.
With ‘Suits: LA’, Korsh aims to explore new territories while honoring the legacy of the original series. Unlike the first ‘Suits‘ sequel ‘Pearson’, ”Suits: LA’ ventures into uncharted waters as it promises a standalone narrative.
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