Published Oct 12, 2026, 2:30 PM EDT
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The magic of Suits might never be recreated onscreen, but that doesn't mean there aren't some worthy contenders on TV. After Suits' conclusion in 2019, following a nine-season run, the iconic legal drama has only increased in popularity as new audiences discover what makes the series so special. Following the high-stakes battles of the law firm Pearson Hardman, it wasn't always the most realistic or legally accurate. However, the characters are impossible not to fall in love with, and keep viewers hoping that another Suits sequel will revive the franchise.
The recent spinoff, Suits: LA, tried to fill the void left by Suits, but it pales in comparison to the original show. Suits: LA's bad reviews were only one part of the problem for the spinoff series. Part of what made the original so iconic was the relationships between characters like the series' leads, Harvey Specter and Mike Ross. Played by Gabriel Macht and Patrick J. Adams, Harvey and Mike's chemistry will be remembered for years to come.
Thankfully, the new network drama, Cupertino, which recently premiered on CBS, has all signs pointing to the new show's potential to be the next Suits successor. Legal thrillers always have a place in the television landscape, and one as timely as Cupertino has the opportunity to become a hit. Starring Mike Colter and Rachel Keller as the Mike- and Harvey-esque characters, Cupertino is a series to watch closely this year.
Cupertino Is The Legal Show That Harvey & Mike's Suits Sequel Could Have Been
Colter and Keller play Michael Price and Olivia Siffre, two attorneys in Silicon Valley who team up after being hurt by the very companies they originally represented. To get even, the pair come together to start a firm that turns the tables on the massive corporations they used to make their money from. Risking everything, Michael and Olivia will take cases for characters hurt by big tech, with Cupertino covering controversial topics like AI.
While Suits often leaned into plots surrounding high finance or more traditional business ventures, Cupertino is aware that the landscape of law and capitalism has changed. One of the most relevant conversations on and off screen is about technology's place in society's future, and Cupertino faces this head-on. The most powerful people on the planet are those in control of big tech, and Cupertino sees its scrappy characters decide to go after them, despite the odds.
Cupertino is distinguishing itself from its competitors with a David vs. Goliath premise, one that would have made a lot of sense for a Harvey and Mike spinoff of Suits. The two lawyers were some of Suits' best characters, and they were always at their best when they teamed up against a common goal or enemy threatening the firm or their honor. If Suits had put Mike and Harvey in the same position as Michael and Olivia, it would've made for compelling TV.
Why Cupertino Is Poised For Success
After its premiere, we're already excited to contemplate the future of Cupertino. Drawing attention after being certified fresh with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, Cupertino has set a high standard for itself. This proves that tackling a risky subject pays off, as Cupertino is willing to grapple with the imbalance of power between tech corporations and the people who use their products. It's clear that audiences and critics have been waiting for a series brave enough to dive into this conversation.
Co-created and produced by Michelle and Robert King, known for their work on The Good Wife franchise, Cupertino has some iconic talent working behind the scenes and in front of the camera. It's not surprising that the Kings were willing to openly critique an industry as powerful as tech, as their previous projects have touched upon subjects like political corruption and scandals. There has never been a more relevant moment for Cupertino to premiere, as the next few years will determine the role tech plays in everyone's lives.
Will The Suits Franchise Ever Be Revived
If Suits did return to screens, the show would have to distinguish itself from the original series and not make the same mistakes as the short-lived Suits: LA. If all goes well and Cupertino continues to raise the bar for legal dramas, a potential Suits sequel could learn from the new show's success. Though Suits shouldn't copy the premise of Cupertino, it could inspire it, as there might be an increase in series discussing tech development within the next few years.
Recently, Adams pitched a Suits revival revolving around Mike and Rachel going head-to-head with an AI company and grappling with the many sketchy legal decisions made by Pearson Hardman over the years. While Suits touched upon the power imbalances and murky legal territory trod by the firm in the later seasons, there's still plenty to unpack there. Mike and Rachel are the right couple to go after exploitative corporations, but Harvey would have to make an appearance as well for this spinoff to work.
It's unlikely that rumors of Suits' return will ever die, especially considering how popular the show continues to be, years after the series finale. The missteps made by Suits: LA aren't the end of the franchise, and the fact that boundary-pushing dramas like Cupertino are appearing on network TV means that there's a niche left by Suits that still needs to be filled.
Release Date 2011 - 2019-00-00
Network USA Network
Showrunner Aaron Korsh
Directors Anton Cropper, Michael Smith, Christopher Misiano, Kevin Bray, Roger Kumble, Silver Tree, Cherie Nowlan, John Scott, Gabriel Macht, Patrick J. Adams, Emile B. Levisetti, Félix Enríquez Alcalá, Valerie Weiss, James Whitmore Jr., Jennifer Getzinger, Kate Dennis, Terry McDonough, Maurice Marable, Adam Davidson, David Platt, Dennie Gordon, Gregor Jordan, Julian Holmes, Kate Woods
Writers Aaron Korsh, Genevieve Sparling, Daniel Arkin, Ethan Drogin, Sharyn Rothstein, Jon Cowan, Erica Lipez, Justin Peacock, Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman, Chris Downey, Garrett Schabb, Kristin Rusk Robinson, Sean Jablonski, Ian Deitchman, Paul Redford, Michael L. Kramer
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Gabriel Macht
Harvey Specter
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English (US) ·